Nutrition Counsellor Jobs in Chennai Fitness and Gym Chain

📋 Job Description

Jobzi is sourcing qualified candidates for Nutrition Counsellor positions in Chennai's private Fitness and Gym Chain sector. This is a full-time opportunity with a reputed Fitness and Wellness employer in Chennai offering competitive salary, structured growth, and a professional work environment. Tamil communication skills are preferred alongside English for professional and business interaction in Chennai.

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one nutrition assessment consultations with gym members to understand their fitness goals, current dietary habits, health history, and food preferences before developing a nutrition plan.
• Design customised meal plans for members based on their calorie and macronutrient requirements, fitness programme type, body composition goals, and dietary restrictions or food intolerances.
• Calculate daily calorie targets and macronutrient splits for members following specific fitness goals including fat loss, muscle hypertrophy, body recomposition, and general health improvement.
• Provide safe and evidence-based supplement guidance to gym members covering protein supplements, creatine, BCAAs, pre-workouts, and vitamins, clarifying appropriate usage and contraindications.
• Review member food diaries or diet logs submitted at weekly or fortnightly check-in consultations and provide specific feedback and adjustments to improve dietary adherence and results.
• Conduct group nutrition seminars or workshops at the fitness centre on topics such as pre and post-workout nutrition, healthy weight management, and practical meal prepping strategies.
• Collaborate with personal trainers to align each member's nutrition plan with their current training programme phases to optimise performance, recovery, and body composition outcomes.

🎓 Qualifications and Requirements

• BSc in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, or a related field from a recognised institution, with a certification from NIN, IGNOU, or an equivalent body preferred for sports nutrition roles.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive dietary assessments and translate member health history, food preferences, and fitness goals into a practical and adherence-friendly meal plan.
• Proficiency in calculating calorie and macronutrient requirements using standard equations such as Mifflin-St Jeor or Harris-Benedict adjusted for activity level and fitness goal.
• Knowledge of sports nutrition principles including nutrient timing, pre and post-workout nutrition, carbohydrate periodisation, and protein requirements for strength and endurance athletes.
• Evidence-based understanding of common sports supplements including protein powders, creatine, BCAAs, and micronutrients and the ability to provide safe guidance without making unsubstantiated health claims.
• Good communication and counselling skills in Tamil and English for conducting one-on-one consultations, explaining dietary recommendations, and motivating members to maintain nutritional compliance.
• Ability to conduct group nutrition education sessions at the fitness centre on practical, member-relevant topics including meal planning, grocery shopping, and healthy eating habits.
• Good Tamil and English communication skills for team coordination and client interaction in Chennai.

✅ Required Skills