Internship - Performance Nutrition - Fall 2019

Job Summary

• Support the delivery of nutrition services within our new state-of-the-art facility. 
• Internship will assist the Director of Sports Nutrition in delivering nutrition services to elite athletes.
• Intern will have the opportunity to be involved with a variety of essential tasks including:

1. Athlete fueling
2. Recovery and regeneration activities
3. Food service
4. Management of product and supplies
5. Athlete education
6. Other associated tasks as required

• Required to establish strong personal working relationships with athletes and coaches.
• Required to work independently in supporting our Sport Nutrition mission. 

• Assist the Director of Sport Nutrition in any sport nutrition-related tasks.
• Manage fuel stations and undertake the preparation of fueling and/or recovery nutrition as required.
• Assist the Director of Nutrition in planning and preparing snacks and meal plans.
• Deliver small group and/or individual athlete education as required.
• Ensure clean and hygienic nutritional environments within the facility.
• Act in an inter-disciplinary role with other technical areas as required.

• Candidates must be enrolled in an institution of higher education AND be receiving class credit for the internship experience.
• Candidates must possess or be working towards an RD or CSSD certification.
• Candidates must have an outstanding work ethic and attention to detail.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work independently on assigned tasks and to deliver outcome goals effectively.
• Candidates must have a strong desire to work with elite combat athletes.
• Experience of working with athletes from weight-categorized sports is desired.
• Should be able to work a minimum of 30+ hours per week if also attending school or 35+ hours per week if not currently attending classes.

Additional Information

• Pre-employment background and drug screenings are conducted.
• This is a paid internship, but does not provide housing, relocation or transportation assistance.