Lead Dietician at Seattle Kraken

Job Details

Position: Lead Dietician

Department: Hockey Operations - Performance

Reporting To: Director, Sports Performance

Our Purpose

We are building a championship organization that serves our fans, community and business partners through world class sports and entertainment. We believe that Winning Matters, our Fans come first, with risk comes reward, great teams can achieve unimaginable results, honoring the Pacific Northwest is our duty and driving the business is our responsibility.

Since the team was awarded in 2018 through to our first puck drop in 2021, the Kraken brand has become one of the most recognized and beloved in the NHL. Playing at Climate Pledge Arena, the most sustainable arena in the world, we want to provide a memorable experience every night and make fans for life. Our joint foundation, One Roof Foundation aims to advance equity and sustainability by increasing opportunities to thrive for our most vulnerable young people and communities. Kraken Community Iceplex serves not only as the official practice facility for the team, but also as a thriving 3-sheet community facility providing skating and hockey programming for all.

Our Commitment To Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In Hiring

The Seattle Kraken aspire to write a new playbook in sports and entertainment that includes everyone. In alignment with this vision, if you don’t meet every job requirement listed—or if you haven’t played ice hockey before or are still learning about the sport—we still encourage you to apply. We understand you may bring other relevant experiences and expertise to help us become the highest performance organization we can be. One of our core values is ‘Make Us Better’ and we recognize diversity, equity and inclusion as a critical business strategy.

If you’d like to request an accommodation in the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing: [email protected].

Position Summary

The Lead Dietician will provide comprehensive nutrition programming for Seattle Kraken organization. The individual works in collaboration with the sports performance and medical staffs in providing food service support, individual and group education and counseling sessions, translation of the latest scientific evidence into practical application, medical nutrition therapy and performance nutrition expertise to promote optimized performance, recovery, injury management, health/wellness, and career longevity.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Food Service/Menu Development
• Coordinate and manage in-house food service operations including menu development, budgeting and culinary staff management.
• Coordinate menu review/usage audit, development and logistics for team meals (including meals at home, on the road and on the plane).
• Coordinate with team chefs/food staff regarding menu requirements, food allergy/intolerance needs and education.
• Travel nutrition and recovery protocols, including determining products used on charters, in hotels and visiting arenas (determining ordering and logistics to obtain product in these locations).

• Nutrition Education & Counseling
• Provide nutrition education and support for the NHL, AHL teams and prospects, including 1:1 counseling, team talks and plate coaching.
• Counsel athletes on optimal nutritional intake for performance, recovery and overall health including hydration, immunity, disordered behaviors, allergies, intolerances, weight management, and sleep health.
• Coordinate and develop education initiatives and materials utilizing a variety of platforms, including grocery store tours, cooking demonstrations, print and electronic materials for use with teams.
• Manage nutrition for players during off season (coordinate meal planning, private chefs, nutrition goals, body composition goals, prescribe/assist with ordering nutrition supplements if needed, etc.).

• Medical Nutrition Therapy
• Assess and monitor food allergies, deficiencies, GI disturbances and other medically diagnosed conditions.
• Review bloodwork and provide individual intervention plans.

• Performance Nutrition
• Evaluate and monitor usage of nutritional supplements for legality, safety, quality and efficacy.
• Provide appropriate pre, intra, and post activity fluid and food recommendations.
• Develop a fueling station and monitor usage, supplies and implementation of education for optimal use of station and nutrition products.
• Perform and accurately assess body composition.
• Oversee hydration protocols for optimized performance.
• Provide optimal nutrition support for ill, injured, or rehabilitating athletes.
• Ordering, storage and auditing of supplement process at practice and game arena.
• Management of travel trunk supplements.

• Travel
• Ability to travel periodically in support of team operations, including preseason, regular season, postseason, development camps, and other organizational events. Travel may include overnight and multi-day trips.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nutritional sciences, food science, or related area from an accredited university or college
• Board Certified Registered Dietitian—United States CSSD preferred
• Must have an active registered dietitian credential and obtain/have an active license to practice in the state of Washington by September 1, 2026
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an expert ability to present and communicate new ideas and concepts.
• Extremely organized and detail oriented, resourceful, quick learner and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• A high degree of personal integrity and consistently put the interests of the organization first.
• Must be a fierce communicator and cross-organizational collaborator.

Preferred Experience & Qualifications

• One year of collegiate or professional sports experience
• Culinary experience or culinary heavy experience

Total Rewards Package

• Compensation:
• In accordance with Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunity Act, the expected salary range for this position is $80,200 - $95,000. Actual base pay will depend on employee’s experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
• This role is classified as full-time, exempt.
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Benefits & Perks:
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, including premiums for eligible dependents enrolled in the plans
• Company-paid life insurance and short & long term disability insurance
• Company-paid employee assistance program and Headspace subscription
• Flexible spending accounts and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance available
• 15 vacation days and accrued sick time
• Minimum 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave

Working Conditions

• This role is based on-site in our Seattle office and requires work to be performed in person.
• Periodic travel in support of team operations, including preseason, regular season, postseason, development camps, and other organizational events. Travel may include overnight and multi-day trips.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends, nights and holidays required
• Frequent bending, lifting 15-20 pounds, sitting, exposure to multiple external elements, extensive walking through the building including inclines and stairs.

Seattle Hockey Partners, LLC and Seattle Arena Company, LLC are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.