[6 months] Temp Nutritionist / Dietitian

At Sport Singapore, we aspire to transform the nation through an active lifestyle designed around innovative, fun and meaningful sporting experiences. Sport has the unique ability to bring people together through play, regardless of age, gender, race, ability or social status. It imparts life values, nurtures character and builds resilience. It inspires and evokes the Singapore spirit through shared experiences and strengthens our national identity. We help Singaporeans Live Better Through Sport. Sport Singapore is constantly on the lookout for individuals who are passionate about what they do. Anchored in our values of Passion for Sport, Strength through Teamwork and Care for People, we believe in working and playing, not just as a team, but as a family.

In this role, you will be reporting to the Team lead, Sport Nutrition and be part of the team responsible on the following areas:  Sport Support Delivery • Provide high-quality, sport-specific, evidence-based and performance-focused services, to support our elite athletes • Ascertain appropriate needs analysis of sports programs to develop appropriate evidence-based education, interventions and support for the benefit of the athletes and coaches from a wellbeing and performance-focused approach • Conduct Individualised laboratory- and field-based testing • Provide resource materials on Sports Nutrition and online access to nutrition information (e.g., overviews, guidelines and practical tips)  Research & Development (R&D) • Assist the team in data collection for existing research studies • Contribute towards technological and innovative projects which enhance the local sport nutrition and/or sport science ecosystem  Education • To develop and deliver educational materials, as well as to educate coaches, athletes and students through the means of workshops and courses. • Teach, mentor and supervise interns and trainees attached to Singapore Sports Institute.  Professional Standards • Maintain accurate athlete records, reports and documentation • Adhere to ethical guidelines and professional codes of conduct • Maintain confidentiality and data protection standards • Keep updated with nutrition science, industry trends and regulatory requirements

We are looking for individuals who are committed to sporting success in high performance sport. In addition, an ideal candidate should possess the following; • Background in Human Nutrition and/or Dietetics, with a postgraduate diploma or Masters degree in Dietetics and certification in Sport Nutrition being preferred. • Registered, or eligible for registration with the Singapore Nutrition & Dietetics Association or equivalent. • Some background in the application of progressive, evidence-based Sport Nutrition support to individual athletes, teams and coaches, in a high-performance sporting environment is desired. Applicant should be sole charge capable, being able to work independently with limited clinical supervision. • Possess good background knowledge and understanding of other sport science disciplines such as physiology, psychology, strength & conditioning, and biomechanics. • Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills, effective negotiation and consultation skills, and open and dedicated to engaging in respectful and effective relationship building with stakeholders from diverse sports and backgrounds. • Demonstrate the ability to educate and motivate athletes and coaches to embrace scientific support • Ability to juggle time constraints servicing across multiple sports whilst managing expected team, division and organisational commitments and requirements. • Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team • Willingness to work unconventional hours and undertake overseas assignments. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified. The level of offer will commensurate with applicants’ experience and track records. Successful candidates will be offered a 6-month contract.