Strength & Conditioning Intern

Who We Are:

UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 300 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while broadcasting to over 950 million households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

The Role and What You’ll Do:

UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and 243 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while broadcasting to over 900 million TV households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC

Strength and Conditioning

Responsibilities

• Assist the Strength & Conditioning team in any physical training-related tasks
• Assist the Strength & Conditioning team in planning and preparing physical training activities
•  Implement monitoring and assessment interventions as requested
• Ensure the cleanliness and hygiene of the weight room environment is maintained within the facility
• Act in an inter-disciplinary role with other technical areas as required
• Interns will take part in a full education program covering strength and conditioning principles in MMA related to programming, periodization strategies, energy system development, and testing evaluation.
• Followed by a case study presentation at the end of the internship.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a relevant academic program
• Must possess or be working toward CSCS, CSCCA, or another internationally recognized certification 
• Outstanding work ethic and attention to detail
• Able to demonstrate ability to work independently on assigned tasks and to deliver outcome goals effectively
• Strong desire to work with elite combat athletes
• Experience working with athletes from weight-categorized sports is desired"

UFC’s Internship Program is open to any student who is currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program. This is an on-site, in-person internship in Las Vegas, NV. UFC does not provide relocation, housing, or transportation assistance.

Important Dates:

• November 2nd: Fall Internships will post externally.
• November 20th: Applications will be accepted through this date.
• November 23rd - December 18th: The interview and selection process will take place.

The program will be 12 weeks in length : January 25, 2027 - April 16, 2027

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