Performance Nutrition Intern

Ultimate Fighting Championship • Las Vegas, NV

1d • 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. 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 program will be 12 weeks in length: August 31st - November 20th. This role is within the UFC Performance Institute - Performance Nutrition department.

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.

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed