Football Nutrition Intern
Position Summary:
Work as a member of the Performance Nutrition Team to further enhance our sports nutrition program. This position will work directly with the Football Team Dietitian in collaboration with the strength staff and athletic medicine on all aspects of the student-athletes’ nutrition and recovery. This is an integral role in developing the football nutrition program, and the individual’s responsibilities may grow depending on skill set, work ethic, and demonstrated abilities.
At UMN we are fortunate to have a well-developed undergraduate volunteer program. This allows our nutrition team to focus on tangible work-related responsibilities that support the enhanced performance of our student-athletes.
Approximate Start Date: June 1st, 2025
Term Length: June 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
Possible travel with Football team
Position Responsibilities:
● Assist the Football Team Dietitian in all areas of the student-athletes’ nutrition and health
● Assist in management and oversight of fuel station operations, including product inventory, ordering, receiving, and managing student volunteers
● Uphold high standards of food safety and cleanliness
● Assist the Football Team Dietitian with the implementation of all-team education utilizing a variety of platforms, including social media initiatives, cooking classes/food demonstrations, grocery store tours, and the development of print materials
● Assist in the creation of performance nutrition protocols as directed
● Attend team activities such as practices, conditioning/training, competitions, meetings, and other program events where nutrition support is needed or as directed by Football RD
● Execute pre-training and post-training fueling and hydration
● Assist in the analysis and documentation of body composition measures
● Prepare for team travel for hotel and gameday
● Stay up to date with current research and best practices
● Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
● Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or health-related field
● Registered Dietitian or RD-eligible through the Commission on Dietetics Registration with expected completion of RD exam within 3 months of employment
● Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute
● Must be able to work a non-standard work week, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays
● Experience with food handling
● Ability to stand for extended periods and lift over 50lbs
● Intended for entry-level individuals working towards the CSSD pathway
Skills Required:
● Ability to work independently and collaboratively with all members of the performance staff and athletic department personnel
● Ability to maintain confidentiality
● Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
● Proficiency in Powerpoint, Excel, Word, and Canva
● Adherence to Big 10 Conference and NCAA regulations, and UMN Policies and Procedures
Program/Unit Description:
The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, will have an Internship program for 2025-2026 in various areas throughout Gopher Athletics. Gopher Athletics maintains a broad-based athletics program and participates in the Big Ten and WCHA conferences. The Intercollegiate Athletic Department is committed to hiring a diverse staff and actively encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
All interns will participate in an ongoing ICA intern professional development program where they will tour Twin Cities sports facilities and have Q&A sessions with organizational and industry leaders. Each intern will also be assigned a senior member of the Gopher Athletics staff as a mentor for the year.
Supervisor: Madison Spence, Football Team Dietitian, Larson Football Performance Center
Stipend: $833.33 bi-weekly
Application Instructions:
To submit an application, Click the provided link or navigate to gophersports.com, hover cursor over “Athletics” in the top banner, and click on “Employment.”
Complete the Application Form and submit your cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references in the Football Nutrition section only. If you are interested in applying to more than one of the internships, you will need to submit your cover letter and resume to each respective internship.
Review of applications will begin on: May 1, 2025
Applications will be accepted until the internship is filled. Offers of internship contingent upon the successful completion of a background verification.
For more information on Gopher Athletics, please refer to our website at: ww.gophersports.com.
The University of Minnesota shall provide equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status.