Nutrition Services Intern

Summary:

Virginia Commonwealth University is looking for a highly motivated individual to fill our 10-month (Exempt Temporary), Sport Nutrition Fellow position. Part of the A10 (Atlantic10) Conference, VCU Sports Nutrition services 15 athletic teams and over 300 athletes. Working alongside two full-time dietitians, this position will function as a member of the VCU Sports Nutrition Team. The Fellow can expect to take a leadership role in the management of their assigned teams, fueling/smoothie stations, nutrition education, cooking classes, etc. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in athletics while earning hours towards your CSSD. Appointment will begin August 2023 and will complete May 31, 2024.

Typical Duties

Duties Include:

• Manage the education, counseling, and fueling needs for assigned teams. This includes but is not limited to; one-on-one meetings, team talks, fueling at practice/competition, travel nutrition, body composition measurements, etc.
• Manage product inventory: includes ordering, receiving, storing, and distribution to the fueling stations, teams, and athletic facilities as needed
• Assist in the development and continuous improvement of nutrition education materials
• Maintain a steady flow of content on social media outlets and promote engagement from student athletes/teams
• Write a weekly newsletter for staff, athletes, and coaches
• Plan and conduct cooking demos
• Create and execute Trivia Tuesday and Try-it Thursday on a weekly basis
• Examine and translate scientific research related to nutrition, athletic performance and dietary supplements
• Assist the sports dietitians in performing various administrative duties, including but not limited to budget and purchasing card management, eating disorder management, team meetings and programming, etc.
• Manage work-study students, dietetic interns, and other interns as needed
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the sports nutrition staff

Typical Education and Experience

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition (or health related field)
Registered Dietitian (or RD eligible for July 2023)
40 hours per week minimum time commitment (will vary between mornings/afternoon/evenings)
Preferred Requirements:
One year previous sports nutrition experience
Skills Required:
Ability to be flexible and adjust to schedule changes
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with all members of the Performance Staff and other athletic department personnel
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Canva to assist in creation of education materials and presentations
Knowledge and understanding of NCAA and Atlantic 10 bylaws

Typical Physical and Cognitive Requirements

Physical Demands and Activities:
Light lifting ( Pushing/pulling - Essential
Standing - Essential
Sitting - Essential
Repetitive motion - Essential
Emotional Demands:
Fast pace - Essential
Average pace - Essential
Multiple stimuli - Essential
Frequent change - Essential
Intense customer interaction - Essential
Mental/Sensory Demands:
Memory - Essential
Reasoning - Essential
Hearing - Essential
Reading - Essential
Analyzing - Essential
Logic - Essential
Verbal communication - Essential
Written communication - Essential