Strength & Conditioning Intern
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. The UFC 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. The program will be 12 weeks in length: August 31st - November 20th. Interns will take part in a full education program covering strength and conditioning principles in MMA related to programming, periodization strategies, energy system development, and testing evaluation. This will be followed by a case study presentation at the end of the internship.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in a relevant academic program
- Must possess or be working toward CSCS, CSCCA, or another internationally recognized certification
- Outstanding work ethic and attention to detail
- Able to demonstrate 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
- Assist the Strength & Conditioning team in any physical training-related tasks
- Assist the Strength & Conditioning team in planning and preparing physical training activities
- Implement monitoring and assessment interventions as requested
- Ensure the cleanliness and hygiene of the weight room environment is maintained within the facility
- Act in an inter-disciplinary role with other technical areas as required
Benefits
- UFC does not provide relocation, housing, or transportation assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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