The Off-Season Nutrition Intern is an hourly position responsible for assisting the team dietitian with fueling practices related to players, coaches, and staff. This individual must be able to collaborate in a team environment and work in conjunction with members of the performance staff.
Note: This internship is structured in two segments: April through mid-June and mid-July through August, with a planned break between segments based on the team’s schedule.
Role Responsibilities
- Assist the Head Team Performance Dietitian and Performance Nutrition Fellow in delivering performance-enhancing nutrition services to players and staff.
- Assist in inventory management of nutraceuticals in fueling stations
- Assist with nutrition education and counseling to support players, coaches, and football staff performance and wellness goals.
- Assist in a variety of assessment modalities including but not limited to body composition, bloodwork analysis, and sweat testing.
- Organize and distribute pre and post lift, practice, and game nutrition
- Assist with hydration and fueling operation at practices and pre-season games.
- Assist caterers/vendors with daily needs.
- Creation of engaging passive educational materials.
- Collaborate with the Performance team to create and maintain an industry-leading environment for our athletes, coaches, and staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
Role Qualifications (Skills/Experience/Capabilities)
- Currently enrolled in or graduated from a study in nutrition, health science, or dietetic related field. (RD preferred, but not required).
- At least one year of experience working in sports nutrition within collegiate or professional athletics (including part-time experience).
- Experience working in American football at the collegiate or professional level is preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated, positive attitude, and great work ethic.
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently.
Additional Requirements
- This position is based at our Woodland Hills facility, with training camp conducted at Loyola Marymount University, and requires daily on-site presence. Remote or hybrid work is not available.
- Must be available to work non-traditional hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, based on the team’s season schedule.
- Must be available to work significant overtime, including up to 30 hours per week, during training camp and preseason.
- Travel is required for preseason away-game trips.
- Ability to lift and carry supplies weighing up to 50lbs.
Compensation: $18.50 per hour. This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay.
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