Nutrition Management Intern - Fellow

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Sun Devil Athletics (SDA) Nutrition is looking for our next fellow sports RD to join our team! This part-time position will assist with Football and 1 Olympic sport, under the supervision of our 4 full time sports RDs. This position is intended as a 1-year, competency-based and structured training opportunity for a registered dietitian to develop their skills in sports nutrition. Our aim is to help prepare the fellow to be successful in their next career steps. In addition to working directly with teams, the fellow will assist with specific departmental duties based on skillset and interests, and contribute to the overall goals of SDA Nutrition. 


Time Type:

Part time, 20 hour per week

Max Pay – Depends on experience:

$27.00 USD Hourly

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date (August 30, 2025)


Job Description:

Under the direction of the Assistant Athletic Director for Sun Devil Athletics (SDA) Nutrition, assist with daily Sports Nutrition Department operations to enhance the planning, implementation, and management of sports nutrition programming for student-athletes. Adheres to NCAA and Big 12 rules and regulations, as well as Arizona Board of Regents, University, and Athletic Department policies and procedures.


This is a part-time 20 hour per week position.


Essential Duties:

  • Serve as sports dietitian and primary point of SDA Nutrition Department contact for assigned teams.

  • Responsible for developing and implementing creative and evidence-based sports nutrition education plans for assigned teams.

  • Maintain clinic hours for individual student-athlete nutrition appointments to assess and counsel on optimal nutrition for training, competition, recovery, hydration, immunity, travel, weight and body composition management, bone health, nutrient deficiencies, digestive health, diabetes, and more, and document within the electronic medical record.

  • Perform body composition assessments, review nutritional supplements for safety, efficacy, and banned substances, and counsel student-athletes based on department philosophies.

  • Assist with menu planning for team and department-provided meals, actively participate in meal monitoring and education with student-athletes.

  • Participate in scheduled operation of departmental nutrition bars (fueling stations), including creating and implementing education material, maintaining food safety standards, and assisting with administrative tasks such as product ordering, inventory, receiving, budget tracking.

  • Assist with managing student intern staff and scheduling.

  • Maintain professional competency and skills required for a high level of professional practice.

  • Maintain knowledge of and compliance with specific NCAA, Big 12, and institution rules and regulations.

  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director for SDA Nutrition.


Desired Qualifications:

  • Evidence of a Master's Degree in nutrition, dietetics, or other related field from an accredited university or college.

  • Evidence of being a registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with active status through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (REQUIRED).

  • Must possess a valid card or certificate issued by an ANSI-accredited food handler training program (such as ServSafe Food Handler) (REQUIRED).

  • Minimum of one year of related experience in a sports nutrition setting.

  • At least 6 months of related experience in a D1 athletic program.

  • Evidence of effective interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.

  • Experience in using organizational and record-keeping skills.

  • Experience in prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment and working efficiently and independently.

  • Experience in using Microsoft Office.

  • Experience in working a non-standard schedule, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.