Training Camp Nutrition Intern

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JOB SUMMARY: The Training Camp Nutrition Intern will assist the Director of Performance Nutrition and Assistant Performance Dietitian with nutrition-related tasks and efforts for education and information to players, coaches and staff. This is a training camp position starting at the NFL pre-season from the middle of July going through the end of August.                                                                                                                      

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with nutrition efforts of players, coaches, and staff by:
  • Preparing fuel and hydration products for training camp practices, including pre and post practice set up, and presence at practice to assist with hydration and refueling as needed
  • Assists with making recovery shakes and smoothies before and after practices
  • Setting up & assisting with any catered meals/snacks at the hotel, including hydration
• Assist with inventory by:
  • Assessing inventory of the snacks and functional beverages in the dining room, as well as in the case in the weight room
  • Create par counts, order products, and maintain good standing relationships with vendors
• Coordinates with Kitchen and Chefs by:
  • Coordinate special meal requests and meal time changes to kitchen staff
  • Observe/help with menu development during training camp
  • Assist Director of Performance Nutrition in collaboration with the kitchen staff for procurement of performance nutrition products

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Currently enrolled in, or graduated from, a study in nutrition, health science, or dietetics related field
• Interest in learning sports nutrition for high level athletes
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and have a flexible schedule as needed
• Experience working in intercollegiate or professional athletics/sports-related field

PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITY

• Bachelor’s degree in sports of clinical nutrition, health science, or dietetics related field
• Registered dietitian credential (RD)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of NFL compliance
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the hourly rate for this position is $19.29/hour

The Denver Broncos Football Club and Stadium Management Company are an equal opportunity employer and do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age 40 and over, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization.

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