Intern - Sports Nutrition

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition expertise to student athletes through team talks, consultations, and other educational strategies; assisting in teams’ planning and execution of every day practice fueling, game day/travel nutrition, and competition fueling strategies.
• Assist the Director of Sports Nutrition in delivering performance-enhancing nutrition services to players and staff.
• Oversee daily operations and inventory management of the fueling station.
• Evaluate nutritional supplements for legality, safety, quality, and efficacy.
• Assist in a variety of assessment modalities including but not limited to body composition, bloodwork, and hydration.
• Stay up to date with current nutrition research, trends, and best practices, and incorporate new knowledge into the team’s nutrition program.
• Collaborate with the Performance team to create and maintain an industry-leading environment for our athletes, coaches, and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Nutrition or a related field required.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential required/must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Previous experience in sports nutrition is preferred..
• Ability to embody a growth mindset, elite professionalism, and demonstrate resilience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Requirements

• This position is based at the University of Tulsa in Tulsa, Oklahoma and requires a 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.
• Travel is required for select away-game trips.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

This is a 12-month assignment, with the possibility of an extension for another 12-months. Mentorship will come from the Director of Sports Nutrition.

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