Department: Basketball – Team Operations
Business Unit: Denver Nuggets
Location: Denver, CO 80204
Reports To: Vice President of Performance
Employment Type: Full Time Contracted – Salaried–Exempt
Supervisor Position: No
Posting End Date: 08/31/2026
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Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), KIMN,KXKL, KKSE (FM/AM), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and SkyCam.
Nature of Work:
We are seeking a highly motivated, organized, and proactive Sports Dietitian to join our high-performance department. This individual will play a critical role in optimizing the health, recovery, and performance of our athletes through evidence-based nutrition strategies. The Sports Dietitian will work closely with players, coaches, performance staff, medical staff, and food service partners to ensure all nutritional needs are met throughout the season.
This position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced professional sports environment. The role requires up to 30% or more travel, depending on team schedules and organizational needs.
The Sports Dietitian will report directly to the Performance Director and/or Vice President of Performance and will be an integral member of a highly driven, collaborative performance team committed to providing world-class support for our athletes.
Examples of work performed:
- Nutrition Planning & Athlete Support
- Develop and implement individualized nutrition plans for players, coaches, and support staff.
- Provide ongoing nutrition counseling and education to athletes and staff.
- Support athlete fueling, hydration, recovery, supplementation, and body composition strategies.
- Conduct nutrition assessments and monitor progress through regular follow-ups.
- Bloodwork & Performance Monitoring
- Review and interpret bloodwork and other relevant health and performance markers.
- Develop nutritional interventions and recommendations based on laboratory findings.
- Assist in tracking and monitoring key nutrition and wellness metrics.
- Food Service & Catering Management
- Coordinate daily team meals, snacks, recovery nutrition, and hydration stations.
- Manage food ordering, inventory, and meal logistics.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the organization and catering partners.
- Collaborate with chefs, caterers, hotels, airlines, and restaurants.
- Conduct quality control and ensure food safety standards are maintained.
- Travel Nutrition Operations
- Coordinate and oversee all nutrition-related needs during team travel.
- Develop travel fueling plans and ensure appropriate food options are available.
- Organize, prepare, and pack all nutrition-related equipment, supplements, hydration products, snacks, and recovery items required for away games and team travel.
- Manage nutrition logistics and inventory before, during, and after road trips.
- Travel with the team as required.
- Game Day Operations
- Coordinate and oversee hydration strategies for home games.
- Prepare and distribute pre-game, halftime, and post-game nutrition support.
- Coordinate post-game recovery nutrition, including shakes, meals, and recovery snacks.
- Assist with locker room nutrition setup and breakdown before and after games.
- Education & Performance Collaboration
- Deliver individual and group nutrition education sessions.
- Collaborate with performance, sports medicine, strength and conditioning, and coaching staffs.
- Participate in multidisciplinary performance meetings.
- Research & Innovation
- Stay current with emerging research, trends, and best practices in sports nutrition and performance.
- Evaluate new products, technologies, and evidence-based nutritional strategies.
- Contribute innovative ideas to enhance organizational performance programs.
This description is a summary only and highlights the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change based on business needs. The Company reserves the right to add or remove duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.
working Conditions & Physical Demands:
- Typical Sporting Team Conditions
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs
Qualifications:
- Minimum
- Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Sports Nutrition, or related field.
- Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential.
- Minimum of 2–5 years of experience working with elite, collegiate, or professional athletes.
- Strong understanding of sports nutrition, supplementation, hydration, recovery, and performance optimization.
- Experience managing food service operations, meal planning, and catering logistics.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel days.
- Willingness and ability to travel 30% or more throughout the season.
- Willingness to work extended hours before and after practices, games, travel days, and team events.Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
- Preferred
- Master's degree in Nutrition, Exercise Science, or related field.
- Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD).
- Experience working in professional basketball or other elite team sports.
- Experience interpreting blood biomarkers and integrating findings into nutrition programming
- Ability to acquire or produce and maintain a valid driver’s license and meet company vehicle driving standards.
Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to maintain positive attitude and demonstrate professionalism
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner
- Ability to work independently & in a group setting and demonstrate good judgment skills
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Possesses excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and adapt to changing environments
Compensation:
- Base salary range $85,000 to $95,000 per annum
Benefits Include:
- 12 Paid Company Holidays
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long-term Disability
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending plans (FSAs)
- 401K/Employer Match
Applications must be received by: 08/31/2026
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
