Entertainment Providers · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
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 intern will assist the Strength & Conditioning team with physical training tasks, activity planning, and monitoring interventions.
They will also maintain the weight room environment and participate in an educational program covering MMA-specific training principles.
What you need
Candidates must be enrolled in a relevant academic degree program and possess or be working toward a certification such as CSCS or CSCCA.
A strong work ethic and a desire to work with elite combat athletes are essential.
Education: a bachelor's degree or a professional certificate
Key skills
Strength and conditioningPhysical trainingMonitoring and assessmentPeriodization strategiesEnergy system developmentTesting evaluationWeight room maintenanceAttention to detailWork ethicInterdisciplinary collaboration
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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
Strength and Conditioning
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
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.
Followed by a case study presentation at the end of the internship.
Qualifications
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
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.
Important 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:
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