Performance Nutrition Intern

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Posted 10 days ago

Internship

Las Vegas, Nevada

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will assist the Performance Nutrition team with meal planning, snack preparation, and the management of fueling stations. They will also provide nutritional education to athletes and ensure the facility maintains high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Qualifications

You are currently enrolled in a relevant academic program and are working towards an RD or CSSD certification. You possess an outstanding work ethic, attention to detail, and a strong desire to work with elite combat athletes.

Must Have Skills for ATS

RD

CSSD

Job Description

Who We Are:

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 Role and What You’ll Do:

UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and 243 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 900 million TV 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

UFC Performance Institute - Performance Nutrition


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.

Qualifications

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

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.


Internship Dates:

  • November 2nd: Fall Internships will post externally.
  • November 20th: Applications will be accepted through this date.
  • November 23rd - December 18th: The interview and selection process will take place.

The program will be 12 weeks in length : January 25, 2027 - April 16, 2027

TKO EEO Statement:

TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. TKO makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. TKO also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws. For information about Privacy and Information Security for TKO employment candidates, please review our Privacy Policy. For information regarding Terms of Use for this and other TKO websites, please review our Terms of Use.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

About UFC UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and 228 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 900 million TV 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.
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