Intern – Performance Nutrition Intern, UFC

Ultimate Fighting Championship

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Performance Nutrition team supports athlete performance through nutritional planning, education, and daily fueling strategies. This group works closely with sports science, medical, and performance staff to ensure athletes have access to evidence-based nutrition that supports training, recovery, and competition. Their work plays a critical role in optimizing athlete readiness and maintaining high performance standards in a high-intensity, weight-class–driven environment.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree program in Nutrition, Dietetics, Exercise Science, or within 6 months of graduation
• Possession of, or active progress toward, Registered Dietitian (RD) or Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) certification
• Strong work ethic with high attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while meeting expected outcomes
• Strong interest in working with elite athletes, particularly within combat or high-performance sports
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with athletes in weight-categorized sports is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist the Performance Nutrition team with day-to-day sport nutrition–related tasks and initiatives
• Support the setup, management, and maintenance of fueling stations, including preparation of fueling and recovery nutrition
• Assist with planning and preparing athlete snacks and meal components under team guidance
• Support delivery of basic athlete nutrition education as directed by Performance Nutrition staff
• Help maintain clean, organized, and hygienic nutrition and food preparation environments
• Collaborate with other technical and performance teams as needed to support athlete needs
• Support the Performance Nutrition team on additional projects and tasks as assigned

Benefits

• In addition to hands-on experience and exposure to the global sports and entertainment industry, interns participate in events such as welcome/farewell sessions, a speaker series featuring company leaders, and career training workshops addressing everything from LinkedIn profile enhancement to resume building, interviewing skills, and networking.
• We offer paid internships; rates vary based on location.

What This Job Offers

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