Performance Nutrition Intern

UFC • Las Vegas, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Performance Nutrition Intern supports UFC’s Performance Nutrition team at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas. The intern assists with sport nutrition-related tasks, manages the fueling station, and prepares fueling and recovery nutrition as needed. The role also supports planning and preparation of snacks and meal plans, provides individual athlete education when required, and helps maintain clean and hygienic nutrition environments. The intern may work across disciplines with other technical areas as needed.

This is an on-site, in-person internship. The program is 12 weeks long, from January 25, 2027 through April 16, 2027. UFC does not provide relocation, housing, or transportation assistance.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a relevant academic program.
• Possess or be working toward an RD or CSSD certification.
• Demonstrate outstanding work ethic and attention to detail.
• Be able to work independently on assigned tasks and effectively deliver outcome goals.
• Have a strong desire to work with elite combat athletes.
• Be currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with athletes from weight-categorized sports.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Performance Nutrition team with sport nutrition-related tasks.
• Manage the fueling station and prepare fueling and/or recovery nutrition as required.
• Assist with planning and preparing snacks and meal plans.
• Deliver individual athlete education as required.
• Ensure clean and hygienic nutritional environments within the facility.
• Work in an interdisciplinary role with other technical areas as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed