Part-Time Performance Nutrition Fellow
About The Position
Penn State Performance Nutrition department is seeking a Performance Nutrition Fellow to support our Olympic sport programs. This fellowship is designed to provide hands-on experience in collegiate athletics while helping develop early-career practitioners into well-rounded sports nutrition professionals. This position is supported by the Pennsylvania Pork Council and provides an opportunity to work within a high-performance, interdisciplinary environment focused on evidence-based practice and practical application. The fellow will work alongside a collaborative staff of six Registered Dietitians (four Olympic, two Football) and our Director of Operations, gaining exposure to a variety of team environments and performance nutrition strategies.
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian preferred; RD-eligible candidates will be considered with the expectation of obtaining the RD credential by August 1, 2026.
- PA State Police Criminal Background Check
- PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
- Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day nutrition support for assigned Olympic sport programs
- Assist with individual nutrition consultations, team education sessions, and fueling strategies
- Support hydration, recovery, and performance fueling initiatives during training and competition
- Assist with team travel nutrition planning and competition fueling
- Contribute to student-athlete onboarding and occasional recruiting support
- Support daily operation of fueling stations across Olympic sport facilities (inventory, stocking, organization)
- Set up and support fueling for practices, lifts, and recovery (snacks, shakes, hydration)
- Assist with coordinating team meals, catering, and dining logistics as needed
- Assist with Greenberg Performance Kitchen operations
- Create and deliver nutrition education content (digital, print, and in-person)
- Assist with team talks, presentations, and informal education opportunities
- Promote performance fueling strategies to enhance training, recovery, and competition outcomes
- Work within a multidisciplinary performance team (strength & conditioning, sports medicine, etc.)
- Collaborate with performance nutrition staff across Olympic and Football programs
- Assist with oversight of student workers or interns
- Participate in staff meetings and ongoing program development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
