Sport Science Intern

UFC • Las Vegas, NV

5d • Onsite

About The Position

UFC’s Internship Program gives interns the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills gained through academic study in a real-world corporate setting. Interns become immersed in their department’s daily operations and contribute to tasks and projects that support UFC’s continued growth.

The Sport Science Intern supports monitoring and assessment activities, testing preparation, intervention implementation, data management and analysis, laboratory upkeep, collaboration across technical areas, and evaluation of new sport science technologies. This is a 12-week, on-site, in-person internship in Las Vegas, Nevada, running January 25, 2027 through April 16, 2027. UFC does not provide relocation, housing, or transportation assistance.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an institution of higher education and pursuing a degree relevant to the internship.
• Must currently live in the United States.
• Outstanding work ethic and attention to detail.
• Strong data management and analysis skills.
• Ability to deliver a variety of physiological testing protocols and follow methodological procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on assigned tasks and effectively deliver outcome goals.
• Strong desire to work with elite combat athletes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with athletes in weight-categorized sports is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Sport Science Department with monitoring and assessment tasks, ensuring accurate and timely completion.
• Help plan and prepare testing equipment and evaluation activities, including equipment calibration.
• Implement monitoring and assessment interventions as needed to support research and performance goals.
• Process data, maintain databases, and conduct data analytics in support of departmental objectives.
• Keep the laboratory and equipment clean and hygienic, following safety and maintenance protocols.
• Collaborate with other technical areas to meet the organization’s sport science requirements.
• Assess new technologies and innovations in sport science to enhance departmental capabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed