Description:
This paid intern position will be primarily responsible for assisting as a sports performance nutritional coach at Southern Utah University. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to; assisting with set up and break down for pre-/post-practice nutrition, assisting meal checks, routine maintenance/cleaning of the nutritional area and training facilities, assisting with nutritional coaching, and completion of academic requirements. This is a hands on intern position which you will have to coach and learn how to manage athletes on a daily basis. Required qualifications include a strong work ethic and enrolled in class at Southern Utah University in exercise science, nutritional science, or other related fields. Other preferred qualifications include previous experience involved in a collegiate sport and completion of nutritional certifications.
This position may be used as a summer internship with approval from a faculty sponsor in accordance with SUU Policy 6.3
Qualifications:
Interns will be required to be enrolled in a minimum of 3 credits in face-to-face courses. Online courses will not count.
Desired attributes include outstanding organizational and computer skills, great work ethic and professionalism. A passion for sports nutrition is a plus. Verbal communication skills with diverse populations is a must.
This internship is only for undergraduate students. Graduate students are not eligible for this positions.
If a student desires to earn internship credit for their summer work, they will need to find a faculty sponsor who can assist them in accordance with Policy 6.3.