JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Position: Community Nutrition Intern                    Program: Champions Clubs/SONYC/COMPASS  

Reports to:     Director of Sports, Wellness and Fitness           Time:         Non- Exempt          

Location:         Woodside, New York                                        EEO:        Professionals           

 

 

ABOUT US

 

Sports & Arts in Schools Foundation (SASF) is New York’s leading provider of after-school programs. Our mission is to help bridge the academic performance gap among under-achieving students and in low income neighborhoods through wholesome, skill-building activities designed to improve children’s academic performance, health and wellness, attitude towards school, self-confidence, character and values, and opportunity for lifelong employment.

 

SUMMARY

 

The Community Nutrition Intern will work directly with the Director of Sports, Wellness and Fitness. This position will allow an intern to work in the implementation and development of wellness programming at after-school programs for underserved youth. The opportunity will also allow the Community Nutrition Intern to gain experience in sports and fitness program development.

 

Essential Job Functions:

·         Development of nutrition outreach tools, such as newsletters and handouts

·         Assist with nutrition and fitness education sessions

·         Assist with worksite wellness initiative

·         Perform basic office tasks as assigned, such as typing, filing, photocopying and faxing

·         Provide support and monitoring to afterschool program staff with wellness, sports and fitness programs

 

Qualifications

·         Degree in Nutrition or currently pursuing degree in nutrition

·         Interest or background in Sports and/or Fitness

·         Strong listening skills, oral and written communication skills and the ability to follow directions, are all required to perform this role

·         12 or more hours required a week

 

If you are interested in this internship opportunity, please submit your resume and internship requirements to Shanon Morris, Director of Sports, Wellness and Fitness, at [log in to unmask]