Sport Science Intern

TKO Group Holdings, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

UFC’s internship program in Las Vegas invites students to join the Sport Science Department for a 12-week on-site experience. You’ll assist with monitoring, data collection, and equipment calibration, gaining hands-on exposure to research in elite combat sports.

Under supervision, you will handle data management, run analyses, and help maintain the lab, while collaborating across technical teams to apply findings to performance goals.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an institution pursuing a relevant degree.
• Residency: United States.
• Strong data management and analysis skills.
• Ability to follow testing protocols.
• Experience with athletes in weight-class sports is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Sport Science Department with monitoring and assessment tasks.
• Plan, prepare and calibrate testing equipment and evaluation activities.
• Implement monitoring interventions to support research goals.
• Perform data processing and analytics to support department objectives.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with other technical areas to meet sport science requirements.
• Evaluate new technologies to enhance capabilities.

Skills

Data analysis

Independent work

Attention to detail

Athlete focus

Laboratory skills

Education

Enrolled in degree program

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:

• Monitoring and Assessment Support: Assist the Sport Science Department with various monitoring and assessment tasks, ensuring accurate and timely completion.
• Planning and Preparation: Aid in the planning, preparation, and calibration of testing equipment and evaluation activities to ensure they run smoothly and efficiently.
• Intervention Implementation: Implement monitoring and assessment interventions as needed to support research and performance goals.
• Data Management: Handle data processing, maintain databases, and perform data analytics to support the department’s objectives.
• Laboratory Maintenance: Ensure the laboratory and its equipment are clean and hygienic, adhering to all safety and maintenance protocols.
• Inter-disciplinary Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other technical areas to meet the sport science requirements of the organization.
• Technology Evaluation: Assess new technologies and innovations within the sport science field to enhance departmental capabilities.

You Have These:

• Educational Pursuit: Must be enrolled in an institution of higher education pursuing a degree relevant to the internship.
• Residency: Must be currently living in the United States.
• Work Ethic and Detail Orientation: Outstanding work ethic and attention to detail.
• Data Skills: Strong data management and analysis skills.
• Testing Protocols: Ability to deliver a variety of physiological testing protocols and follow methodological procedures.
• Independent Work: Demonstratedability to work independently on assigned tasks and deliver outcome goals effectively.
• Athlete Focus: Strong desire to work with elite combat athletes.
• Relevant Experience: Experience working with athletes in 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

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