Sports Nutrition Internship - Summer 2026
The Wausau Woodchucks and Wausau Ignite Softball are seeking a qualified individual for a Sports Nutrition Internship. This position is an entry-level position providing hands-on experience in collegiate baseball and softball, and integral to the teams. This summer internship program runs from mid-May to late August. The Sports Nutrition Intern must be available for home games, along with any additional events assigned throughout the season.
Responsibilities Include:
- Plan and cook pre/post-game team meals for both home and away teams, ensuring that they are in accordance with league nutrition standards
- Plan and cook meals for those with special dietary needs/restrictions
- Ensure compliance with safe food prep and handling, storage, and sanitation
- Assist in ordering and inventory management of necessary food and beverage
- Coordinate food prep with concession staff as needed
- Coordinate catered meals
- Provide nutritional breakdown of meals
- Assist in pre/post-season set up and cleaning of the ballpark
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Must be a current college student (undergraduate or graduate) preferable enrolled in a health and wellness or sports performance program
- Experience working with wellness, fitness, and nutrition
- Ability to work flexible schedule including nights and weekends
- Comfortable interacting with all levels within the organization
- Capable of taking direction to complete assigned tasks
- Must be self-motivated, organized, and have great attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to stand and move around for long periods of time
Who we are:
The Wausau Woodchucks and Wausau Ignite are members of the Northwoods League and are located in Wausau, WI. Annually drawing in more than 50,000 fans from all over the state of Wisconsin, the Woodchucks and Ignite have a reputation of being a fun, family-friendly option for family and corporate entertainment in Central Wisconsin. The Woodchucks and Ignite annually hire 35-40 interns. Former interns have gone on to work for the Minnesota Twins, Tennessee Titans, and many other minor league and collegiate league teams across the nation.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.