Athlete Development Coordinator

TKO • Las Vegas, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Athlete Development Coordinator plays a key role in executing key Athlete Development initiatives. This position reports to the Vice President of Athlete Development and supports the conception, development, social media reporting, administrative tasks and implementation of strategies that will enhance UFC’s reputation as the home of the world’s best athletes among key internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Sports Management, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with a professional sports team, league or agency capacity.
• Proven track record of working with athletes in a professional setting.
• Excellent customer service attitude, experience and capacity.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Researches and develops innovative ways to ensure UFC athletes are on the cutting edge with regards to the competition process.
• Comfortable with managing multiple projects at once, demonstrating excellent time management skills.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidential information.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability and willingness to obtain a passport and travel both domestically and internationally.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook and the ability to learn other basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the logistics of UFC athlete appearances, sponsorships, and activations.
• Tracks and internally messages UFC athlete appearances, sponsorships, and activations.
• Prepares various communications to external and internal stakeholders, including proofreading of written materials to ensure professional and accurate documentation.
• Maintains tracking of current partner contracts and details, including ambassador program deliverables.
• Contributes to the maintenance and development of the well-being of UFC athletes both inside and outside of competition.
• Responsible for invoice submission, invoice tracking, invoice approval, prior to approval by Athlete Development VP/SVP.
• Assists with the management of assets for all UFC live events.
• Serves as a liaison between UFC athletes, managers and UFC staff.
• Performs other tasks, projects, and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level