Nutrition Intern (Off-Season)

The Los Angeles Rams•Woodland Hills, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Off-Season Nutrition Intern is an hourly position that assists the team dietitian with fueling practices for players, coaches, and staff. The intern collaborates with the performance staff to support performance-enhancing nutrition services and help maintain an industry-leading environment for athletes, coaches, and staff. The internship is structured in two segments: April through mid-June and mid-July through August, with a planned break between segments based on the team’s schedule. The position is based at the Woodland Hills facility, with training camp at Loyola Marymount University. Daily on-site presence is required; remote and hybrid work are unavailable. The role requires non-traditional hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays according to the team’s season schedule, as well as significant overtime—up to 30 hours per week—during training camp and preseason. Travel is required for preseason away-game trips. Compensation is $18.50 per hour; the position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in or graduated from a program of study in nutrition, health science, or a dietetic-related field.
At least one year of experience working in sports nutrition within collegiate or professional athletics, including part-time experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Self-motivated, positive attitude, and strong work ethic.
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently.
Daily on-site presence at the Woodland Hills facility is required.
Availability to work non-traditional hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on the team’s season schedule.
Availability to work significant overtime, including up to 30 hours per week during training camp and preseason.
Ability to travel for preseason away-game trips.
Ability to lift and carry supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Registered Dietitian (RD) credential.
Experience working in American football at the collegiate or professional level.

Responsibilities

Assist the Head Team Performance Dietitian and Performance Nutrition Fellow in delivering performance-enhancing nutrition services to players and staff.
Assist with inventory management of nutraceuticals in fueling stations.
Assist with nutrition education and counseling to support performance and wellness goals for players, coaches, and football staff.
Assist with assessment modalities, including body composition, bloodwork analysis, and sweat testing.
Organize and distribute pre- and post-lift, practice, and game nutrition.
Assist with hydration and fueling operations at practices and preseason games.
Assist caterers and vendors with daily needs.
Create engaging passive educational materials.
Collaborate with the Performance team to create and maintain an industry-leading environment for athletes, coaches, and staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.