The Performance Nutrition Intern assists the Performance Nutrition team in delivering nutrition services to elite MMA athletes accessing the UFCPI on a daily basis.  The Intern will have the opportunity to be involved with a variety of essential tasks, including athlete fueling, recovery and regeneration activities, food service, management of product and supplies, athlete education, and other associated tasks as required. The intern will be required to establish strong personal working relationships with athletes and coaches, and will be required to work independently in supporting our Performance Nutrition mission. 

•  Assists the Performance Nutrition team in any sport nutrition-related tasks. 

• Manages fueling station and undertakes the preparation of fueling and/or recovery nutrition as required 

• Assists the Performance Nutrition team in planning and preparing snacks and meal plans. 

• Delivers individual athlete education as required 

• Ensures clean and hygienic nutritional environments within the facility. 

• Acts in an inter-disciplinary role with other technical areas as required.