Registered Dietitian Consultant

The Chicago Sky is seeking a Registered Dietitian Consultant to provide expert nutrition support for our athletes throughout the season. The ideal candidate is an experienced performance nutrition professional who can translate science into practical, individualized strategies that enhance health, recovery, and on-court performance. The Performance Dietitian will function as a member of the team’s performance and medical staff, collaborating closely with the Director of High Performance, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, and performance chefs.

• Deliver individualized nutrition consultations focused on fueling, hydration, recovery, and performance optimization.

• Create personalized nutrition plans for training phases, game days, travel, and return-to-play programs.

• Support body composition strategies through safe, ethical monitoring and communication (as appropriate and with player consent).

• Manage player dietary restrictions, food allergies, and intolerances to ensure safe and appropriate meal planning.

• Develop and implement team-wide fueling and hydration strategies for practices, games, and travel.

• Assist in planning and execution of pre-season, in-season, and off-season screenings, testing, and examinations.

• Build and maintain performance-focused menus with chefs, hotel partners, and catering vendors.

• Coordinate all travel meal logistics—including snacks, hydration solutions, room drops, and post-game fueling.

• Order, stock, organize, and pack all nutrition supplies for home, practice, and travel environments.

• Maintain and oversee supplement protocols, ensuring all products are NSF Certified for Sport or meet league safety standards.

• Work closely with medical, performance, and coaching staff to align nutrition with strength training, recovery, sports science, and rehabilitation strategies.

• Participate in regular performance team meetings to integrate nutrition insights into holistic care plans

• Provide targeted fueling plans for injured athletes to support tissue healing, weight management, and rehab milestones.

• Educate players and staff on best practices in sports nutrition, hydration, recovery, and supplement safety.

• Provide ongoing education on travel nutrition, sleep-supportive fueling strategies, and heat/hydration readiness.

• Track relevant nutrition metrics (hydration testing, weigh-ins, fueling logs) and communicate key findings to staff when appropriate.

• Maintain all required licensure and certification as a Registered Dietitian.

• Comply with WNBA protocols, documentation standards, and organizational policies.

• Follow all HIPAA, WNBA, and team confidentiality standards regarding player health and performance information.

• Maintain a consistent professional presence, including availability for nights, weekends, holidays, and extensive travel.

• Support off-season remote check-ins and individualized summer fueling plans.

• Participate in community initiatives or media opportunities related to health and wellness (as needed).

• Other duties as assigned and mutually agreed upon.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential in good standing.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in collegiate, professional, or elite sports settings.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills within multidisciplinary teams.

• Deep understanding of the female athlete and professional basketball environment.

• CSSD (Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) credential.

• Experience with WNBA, NBA, or high-level women’s basketball.

Why Join The Chicago Sky

This position offers the opportunity to influence athlete performance within a progressive, collaborative, and championship-driven culture focused on player care and holistic development.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.