Performance Dietitian

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SUMMARY

Bering Global Solutions, LLC, a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation is currently seeking a qualified Performance Dietitian for the Human Performance Program at Tyndall Air Force Base, FL. This position will support the human performance team in a military setting. This work will take place in a first-of-its-kind human performance (HP) facility that incorporates job-specific conditioning, cutting-edge HP technology, and easy access to prehab & rehab physical therapy.

The Performance Dietitian is responsible for providing nutritional guidance, assisting in the production of nutritional policy and guidelines, assessing nutritional needs, teaching meal preparation, and for developing nutrition improvement plans for student pilots, instructor pilots, and other warfighters at Tyndal AFB. This position will work in coordination with the Human Performance Team to ensure that there is a seamless integration of all warfighter care through the organization. The selected applicant will have daily contact and interaction with AF trainees and senior leaders, as well as other staff members, contractors and vendors. As such, the selected party must adhere to the highest standards of conduct throughout the course of their daily activities and apply appropriate relationships with trainees, customers, and teammates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Executes nutrition policy and program requirements in accordance with instruction and guidance established by company guidelines.
• Serves as the nutrition expert, consultant, and advocate to support a comprehensive fitness program for aircrew personnel
• Uses a wide range of principles, practices and procedures of the science of dietetics and behavior change theories to plan, implement and evaluate performance nutrition program needs
• Develops and delivers relevant performance nutrition content and teaching materials for all human performance syllabi
• In partnership with human performance staff, assesses nutrition behaviors, environment and needs for the beneficiary population using available and applicable tools, data gathering, and research.
• Maintains data quality management and reporting requirements in program execution in accordance with DoD guidance.
• Communicates and coordinates nutrition programs among local leadership and target customers/beneficiaries.
• Employs appropriate social marketing tools to meet program goals and objectives.
• Delivers briefings, educational sessions, seminars, and worksite wellness consultation as needed.
• When appropriate, review patient records and provide appropriate assessments to determine dietetic treatment requirements.
• Maintain all professional credentials and licensure.
• Perform cleaning/sanitization of facility space and equipment utilized for performance dietetics services and activities.

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications (applies to both this section and KSAO’s)

• Completion of a baccalaureate degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
• 3+ years of full-time experience in a similar role
• Board eligible Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics by the ADA

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred

• Master's degree in nutrition education, sports nutrition, public health, health promotion, or community nutrition
• Experience working with a tactical population 

NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing.

DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

Job is performed in an gym or classroom setting. Occasional travel may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference.  BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.

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