Performance Nutrition Intern, Spring 2027

IMG Academy • Bradenton, FL

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About The Position

The Performance Nutrition Intern is a paid, hourly internship for current students in an ASCEND-accredited Master’s program or Dietetic Internship who are pursuing a career in Performance Nutrition. Under the direction of designated preceptors and the Performance Nutrition team, the intern provides supervised performance nutrition services to IMG Academy student-athletes. The role offers clinical and foodservice experience in a high-performance sports environment and the opportunity to develop skills supporting youth athletes. The intern will practice tailoring nutrition education to a diverse student body and collaborate with other disciplines on the Athletic & Personal Development (APD) team.

This internship supports IMG Academy’s development of future Performance Nutrition professionals and the delivery of high-quality nutrition services to student-athletes. The intern supports services across multiple sports and clinical environments, generally working with athletes ages 13–19.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Dietetic Internship or a Master’s program in nutrition or a related field through an ASCEND-accredited program.
• Ability and willingness to collaborate within a multidisciplinary healthcare and performance environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism and commitment to ethical practice.
• Desire to learn, accept feedback, and continuously develop clinical skills.
• Ability to build positive professional relationships with athletes, coaches, parents or guardians, healthcare providers, and staff.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, high-performance sports environment.
• Commitment to athlete-centered care and professional growth.
• Ability to lift, move, push, and pull equipment or boxes weighing more than 40 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors and tolerate varying temperatures for reasonable periods.
• Ability to move throughout a large campus, including gyms, turf fields, outdoor fields, and other athletic facilities.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform clinical responsibilities for extended periods.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required by sport and departmental schedules.
• Ability to respond appropriately to the physical and operational demands of a busy Athletic Training environment.

Responsibilities

• Observe and support the Performance Dietitian for assigned IMG Academy sports programs, external groups, and other sports as needed.
• Assist Performance Dietitians with assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation of student-athletes.
• Support the preparation, delivery, and follow-up communication and feedback for nutrition education sessions.
• Communicate appropriately about athlete status with coaches, parents or guardians, Student-Life, Academics, and APD staff, including Strength & Conditioning, Performance Science & Innovation, Sports Medicine, and Mental Performance.
• Communicate with stakeholders involved in the Injured Athlete Experience, such as physical therapists and athletic trainers, to support student-athletes’ return to play.
• Collaborate with FLIK dining services on educational content, message alignment, Try It Tuesday tabling events in the Caf, and other events as needed.
• Assist with meal and snack coordination for sport training and competition as needed.
• Attend competitions as needed to support pre-, during-, and post-competition fueling.
• Deliver evening student-athlete education sessions in collaboration with Student-Life.
• Support campus-wide staff performance nutrition initiatives to promote message alignment.
• Develop familiarity with and support implementation of performance testing and monitoring protocols, including peak height velocity measurements, pre- and post-practice weights, and sweat testing.
• Participate in clinical education activities, feedback, reflection, and professional development.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior and professional conduct as a member of the Performance Nutrition team and IMG Academy staff.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and upkeep of Athletic Training facilities and equipment.
• Follow HIPAA requirements, applicable regulations, and IMG Academy policies; protect the confidentiality and privacy of student-athlete health and medical information.
• Assist with organizational and operational tasks supporting Performance Nutrition services.
• Promote a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and collaborative environment.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and business ethics in the IMG Academy staff policies and procedures employee handbook.
• Complete other duties assigned by the designated preceptor.

Benefits

• Paid, hourly position

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern