Performance Nutrition Intern - Spring 2026

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About The Position

UFC’s Internship Program is designed to provide interns the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have gained through their academic experience in a real-world corporate setting. Over the course of the program, the interns will become fully immersed in the daily operations of their department and will be directly involved with tasks and projects that contribute to UFC’s continued growth. 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. The Spring 2026 program will begin on January 12, 2026, and will continue through April 10, 2026. Application deadline is November 7, 2025 for all Spring 2026 internships.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a relevant academic program.
• Must possess or be working towards an RD or CSSD certification.
• Outstanding work ethic and attention to detail.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Performance Nutrition team in delivering nutrition services to elite MMA athletes accessing the UFCPI on a daily basis.
• Manages fueling station and undertakes the preparation of fueling and/or recovery nutrition as required.
• Assists the Performance Nutrition team in planning and preparing snacks and meal plans.
• Delivers individual athlete education as required.
• Ensures clean and hygienic nutritional environments within the facility.
• Acts in an inter-disciplinary role with other technical areas as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees