Football Performance Nutrition Internship

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Football Performance Nutrition Internship

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Performance Nutrition department is currently seeking applicants for a Football Performance Nutrition Internship. This 7-month long internship will be an immersive experience providing the Intern with hands on learning. Under the supervision of the Director of Performance Nutrition - Football, this individual will support providing nutrition services to collegiate football student athletes during the 2025 summer/season. Position requires ~30 hours per week, hours will vary and will include a non-standard workweek, this is an unpaid internship.

Preferred Start Date: July 7th 2025

End Date: January 2026

 

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics (or relevant field)

Background and strong interest in Sports Nutrition

Ability to work a non-standard work week, including weekends and holidays

Strong interpersonal skills

Be able to lift/carry objects up to 30lbs

 

Job Responsibilities

·         Assist in the development and improvement of nutrition education/offerings including; building supplementation protocols, trialing new products, etc.

·         Assist in the planning and execution of daily practice fueling, as well as game day/travel nutrition fueling strategies

·         Assist in menu development for Football Training Table meals and catering

·         Assist in the management of the Football Nutrition Center including keeping inventory, managing, and stocking

·         Serve as primary manager of student workers assist in scheduling and training staff

Benefits

·         Mentorship from experienced football performance dietitian, as well as relationship building with 3 other sports dietitians

·         Meals

·         Athletic apparel

·         Hands on experience

·         Work all home games