If you are interested in learning more about exercise, sports, and nutrition, we offer an internship in sports nutrition at Indiana University Kokomo.
Characteristics Needed for Sports Nutrition Internship
- Hard working
- Strong communication skills
- Self-motivated / takes imitative
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Adaptable / Flexible
- Detail-oriented
- Creative / Innovative
- Able to cook
Responsibilities of a Sports Nutrition Intern
- Restock refrigerators as needed
- Food preparation following food safety protocols to avoid cross contamination
- Making peanut butter and jelly (PB&J) sandwiches, slicing apples, assembling snack bags, etc.
- Make recovery shakes following recipes and food safety protocols (for special events)
- Cleaning and sanitizing fueling, food station, and kitchen
- Washing utensils and blenders used
- Wiping down counters, cabinets, sweeping floors as needed
- Data entry
- Administrative tasks as needed (emailing, printing, copying, stapling, etc.)
- Evidence-based research on various nutrition related topics as directed by dietitian
- Utilize Microsoft Office to create spreadsheets, posters, and other tasks as assigned (including creative, appealing, and educational nutrition handouts, grocery lists, etc.)
- Grocery shopping for sports nutrition food items
- Assist Sports Dietitian with talks, cooking classes, and grocery store tours as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Seeking a degree in exercise science, health promotion, sport management, or related field
- Interest in pursuing a career in nutrition or related field
- Experience working in food service, athletics, and/or related fields
Course Prerequisites
- HPER-N 220: Nutrition for Health
- AHLT-N 130: Introduction to Foods
- AHLT-N 336: Nutrition Through the Life Cycle (or concurrent)
- AHLT-N 442: Exercise and Nutrition (or concurrent)
If you are interested in an internship, feel free to apply! If you have questions about the internship, please don't hesitate to get in touch.