What are the responsibilities and job description for the Performance Nutrition Intern position at San Francisco Giants?
Position: Performance Nutrition Intern
Reports To: MiLB Performance Nutrition Coordinator
Department: Performance / Medical
Status: Part-Time; Hourly
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Dates: March 30, 2026 - September 20, 2026
Position Summary
The San Francisco Giants are seeking a Performance Nutrition Intern to join the Baseball Operations department. This role will provide hands-on support to the Performance Dietitians during the MiLB regular season. This temporary, part-time role is designed for individuals seeking practical experience in elite sports nutrition within a fast-paced, professional baseball environment. The intern will assist with daily nutrition operations, athlete fueling strategies, and education initiatives to support player health, performance, and recovery.
Primary Responsibilities
Reports To: MiLB Performance Nutrition Coordinator
Department: Performance / Medical
Status: Part-Time; Hourly
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Dates: March 30, 2026 - September 20, 2026
Position Summary
The San Francisco Giants are seeking a Performance Nutrition Intern to join the Baseball Operations department. This role will provide hands-on support to the Performance Dietitians during the MiLB regular season. This temporary, part-time role is designed for individuals seeking practical experience in elite sports nutrition within a fast-paced, professional baseball environment. The intern will assist with daily nutrition operations, athlete fueling strategies, and education initiatives to support player health, performance, and recovery.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist the Performance Dietitians with daily nutrition operations
- Support meal service execution, including setup, breakdown, and food quality monitoring
- Assist with fueling stations, pre- and post-workout nutrition, and hydration strategies
- Support body composition testing, data collection, and organization (as permitted)
- Assist with inventory management, stocking, labeling, and organization
- Provide logistical support for Arizona Complex League (ACL) games and special schedules
- Maintain cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation standards in all nutrition areas
- Observe and assist with player education and performance nutrition initiatives
- Complete other duties as assigned by the Performance Dietitians
- Current enrollment in or recent graduation from a nutrition, dietetics, exercise science, or related program
- Strong interest in sports performance nutrition, particularly baseball
- Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and variable schedules during ACL season
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times and when interacting with athletes, coaches, and staff
- Ability to stand for extended periods, lift/move food and equipment (up to ~50 lbs.), and work in various environmental conditions.
- Experience working in athletics, sports performance, or food service preferred
- Knowledge of basic sports nutrition principles
- Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) track student or dietetic internship experience preferred
- Previous experience in baseball or professional sports environments preferred
- Temporary, part-time position during MiLB regular season
- Estimated up to 28 hours per week (schedule may vary based on team needs)