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How much do performance nutrition intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for performance nutrition intern in the United States is $16.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Performance Nutrition Intern vs Sports Nutritionist?

AspectPerformance Nutrition InternSports Nutritionist
CredentialsTypically pursuing or holding a related degree (e.g., nutrition, dietetics)Registered dietitian (RD) or licensed nutritionist
Work EnvironmentInternship settings, sports teams, clinics, research projectsPrivate practice, sports teams, healthcare facilities
Employer & IndustrySports organizations, universities, research institutionsSports teams, clinics, wellness centers
Search & Comparison IntentLearning, gaining experience, entry-level rolesProviding expert nutrition advice, client management

The Performance Nutrition Intern role is an entry-level position focused on gaining practical experience in sports nutrition, often during or after academic studies. In contrast, a Sports Nutritionist is a licensed professional providing specialized nutrition advice to athletes and clients. Interns typically work under supervision, while sports nutritionists operate independently or as part of a healthcare team.

What kinds of projects or tasks can a Performance Nutrition Intern expect to be involved with on a daily basis?

As a Performance Nutrition Intern, you’ll typically assist with tasks such as preparing and distributing athlete meal plans, organizing nutrition education sessions, and collecting dietary data for analysis. You may also help track hydration status, support the execution of fueling stations, and collaborate with dietitians to develop educational materials. Interns often work closely with athletes, coaches, and sports medicine staff, gaining hands-on experience in both individual and group settings. These responsibilities provide a strong foundation in applied sports nutrition and offer valuable exposure to multidisciplinary teamwork in an athletic environment.

What are Performance Nutrition Interns?

Performance Nutrition Interns are students or recent graduates who assist sports nutrition professionals in supporting athletes' nutritional needs. They help with tasks such as meal planning, nutrition education, and research to optimize athletic performance and recovery. Interns often work under the supervision of registered dietitians or sports nutritionists and gain hands-on experience in both individual and team settings. This role is ideal for those pursuing careers in sports nutrition or dietetics and provides exposure to the daily operations of performance nutrition programs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Performance Nutrition Intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Performance Nutrition Intern, you need foundational knowledge in nutrition and exercise science, often supported by coursework or a degree in dietetics or a related field. Familiarity with dietary analysis software, data collection tools, and basic laboratory techniques is commonly required. Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills help interns effectively support athletes and collaborate with multidisciplinary staff. These skills are crucial for delivering evidence-based nutrition guidance that enhances athletic performance and promotes overall health.
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Clinical Dietitian I - Nutrition Services

Clinical Dietitian I - Nutrition Services

UNC Health

Durham, NC • On-site

Full-time, Part-time

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Job description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

*This position qualifies for a $7,500 Commitment Incentive paid over a two (2) year period.*

Job Summary:

The Clinical Dietitian collaborates closely with the multidisciplinary care team to provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy that supports patient-centered health goals. This role is fully integrated within the interdisciplinary clinical teams at the UNC Center for Transplant Care.

The UNC Center for Transplant is a comprehensive transplant program offering heart, lung, liver, kidney, and chronic pancreatitis transplants, including living donor procedures. Through the partnership between UNC Hospitals and UNC Chapel Hill, patients benefit from access to leading researchers and innovative therapies. This integration of clinical expertise and groundbreaking research ensures optimal care and improved outcomes for all patients.

The Clinical Dietitian plays a critical role in transplant care by providing nutrition screening, education, and interventions for transplant candidates, recipients, and living donors. Patients are seen at multiple points across the transplant continuum, including inpatient hospitalizations and outpatient clinic visits, to ensure nutrition care aligns with accreditation standards and comprehensive transplant protocols.

Primary responsibilities include implementing the Nutrition Care Process by performing nutrition-focused physical exams, assessing for malnutrition, providing patient education, and delivering tailored interventions with ongoing monitoring and evaluation. The Clinical Dietitian utilizes practice-specific dietetics and evidence-based guidelines to guide care, incorporates social determinants of health into assessments, manages resources efficiently, and contributes to accreditation and quality improvement initiatives.

This position primarily serves kidney transplant patients, with additional responsibilities providing cross-coverage for other organ transplant programs, including living donor care.

Responsibilities:
1. Assesses nutritional needs using standardized practice and critical thinking. Identifies nutrient requirements according to age, disease and individual needs for assigned patients. Demonstrates clinical and age specific competency as evidenced by clinical competency tools, forms, chart audits, tests, observation, etc.
2. Acts as a resource person for the specialty team assigned and serves as a liaison between other medical specialties and ancillary services.
3. Assists in achieving compliance with the Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Healthcare Facilities AccreditationProgram (HFAP), or other accrediting agency standards to continuously improve the safety and quality of care to the public and to the organizations performance improvement
4. Attends medical rounds, patient care conferences, and continuing education/staff meetings. Participates in quality improvement initiatives and cross training
5. Develops, implements, and monitors nutrition care plans and participates in the discharge planning process. Provides education using established behavioral change techniques.
6. May lead, direct, and manage the work assigned to others within the department. Documents all aspects of nutrition care in the medical record. Demonstrates compliance with regulatory agency standards as evidenced by timely completion of clinical nutrition workload as evidenced by chart audits and organizational / regulatory agency surveys.
7. Participates in the training of clinical nutrition intern students by acting as preceptors throughout the year as assigned.


Other Information

Other information:
Education Requirements:
Bachelors degree required from a US regionally accredited university or college and course work accredited or approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Masters in related Dietitian field for new graduates becoming licensed after 1/1/2024.
Completion of a Coordinated Program in Dietetics or Dietetic Internship accredited by ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics) of no less than 900 hours (1200 hours for graduates of programs beginning 2012)
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Registered Dietitian (RD) by The Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Licensed as a Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) by the North Carolina Board of Dietetics and Nutrition.
Some positions may require appropriate credentialing for billing pruposes (e.g. NPI, Medicare/Medicaid Provider, BCBSNC Provider) to be obtained within one (1) month from date of hire.
Professional Experience Requirements:
No prior experience required except for specific positions.
UNCMC Cardiac Rehab: Two(2) years as a clinical dietitian in a cardiac rehabilitation program or outpatient cardiology clinic.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process and ability to apply all steps of the process. Knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapy. Understands and can implement Motivational Interviewing Critical thinking to integrate facts, informed opinion, active listening, and observations. Decision making, problem solving, and collaboration. Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form to patients, public, hospital and medical staff, and physicians. Ability to function independently on assigned patient care units. Ability to counsel and educate others. General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing, and spreadsheet software.


Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Outpatient Nutrition Services

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range:$26.85 - $38.61 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes


This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.


Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

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