Performance Nutrition Intern - Spring 2026

TKO

97d

About The Position

The Performance Nutrition Intern assists the Performance Nutrition team in delivering nutrition services to elite MMA athletes accessing the UFCPI on a daily basis. The Intern will have the opportunity to be involved with a variety of essential tasks, including athlete fueling, recovery and regeneration activities, food service, management of product and supplies, athlete education, and other associated tasks as required. The intern will be required to establish strong personal working relationships with athletes and coaches, and will be required to work independently in supporting our Performance Nutrition mission.

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 any sport nutrition-related tasks.
• 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