Seasonal Nutrition Intern

Summary:

The New York Jets are seeking a Seasonal Nutrition Intern to assist the Team Dietitian with nutrition-related tasks and efforts for education and providing information to players, coaches, and staff. This position is a 12-month assignment for the upcoming season beginning Late March/Early April 2025 and concluding in March 2026.

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supports Team Dietitian in providing clinical nutrition care, educational programming, and supplement evaluation to athletes, coaches, and staff members.
• Helps prepare fuel and hydration products for practices (pre/post) and games.
• Assists with gathering body composition, sweat testing, and hydration testing data.
• Maintains operations of fuel bar including food safety and sanitation procedures, inventory, receiving and storage of nutrition items, and continuing good-standing relationships with foodservice suppliers.
• Assists in assessing, designing, implementing, and evaluating individual nutrition and hydration interventions for athletes.
• Develops and delivers athlete education on a variety of platforms and relevant topics.
• Assists with planning and coordinating logistics of home and travel nutrition needs.
• Evaluates the latest scientific research to assist with innovation-based research projects. 
• Assists Team Dietitian in collaborating with culinary staff for menu procedures, execution of meals/snacks, and procurement of products. 
• Collaborates with culinary staff, coaches, athletic training, strength & conditioning, sports science, and other individuals from the athletic department. 
• Performs additional tasks as assigned. 

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Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Registered Dietitian credential (RD)
• Bachelor’s degree in sports or clinical nutrition, health science, or dietetics related field
• Master’s degree preferred
• Interest in learning sports nutrition for high level athletes
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and have a flexible schedule as needed
• Experience working in intercollegiate or professional athletics, preferably football-specific
• Experience in foodservice
• Knowledge of NFL compliance is a plus

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Performance Expectations (Skills & Abilities):

• Strong work ethic
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects