Sports Medicine Manager

Zuffa, LLC; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UFC Performance Institute is seeking a Sports Medicine Manager to provide elite level health care to UFC PI athletes in Las Vegas. The role collaborates with a Director of Physical Therapy to develop injury prevention and return-to-play protocols and to integrate sports medicine into a multidisciplinary care model.

The role requires a Post Graduate Degree in Physical Therapy or related field, 5+ years with high-level athletes, and state licensure in the USA, with Nevada licensure as a bonus.

Qualifications

• Post Graduate Degree in Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, or ACBSP Chiropractor certification.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with professional, high level collegiate/amateur or tactical athletes in an integrated performance environment.
• Current state licensure in good standing in the USA; Nevada licensure required.
• Certifications in sport performance and rehab (SCS, OCS, CSCS, CCSP, DACBSP, PES, CES) highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide elite level health care services to UFC PI athletes.
• Develop injury prevention, rehabilitation guidelines and return-to-play protocols for MMA athletes.
• Oversee evaluations, program planning and treatments including manual, myofascial, modalities and therapeutic exercise.
• Integrate sports medicine into a multi-disciplinary model with strength and conditioning, performance nutrition, and sport science.
• Collaborate with coaches, gyms and athletes; contribute to data collection and athlete assessment.

Skills

Sports medicine

Athletic training

Physical therapy

Licensure coordination

Education

Post Graduate Degree in Physical Therapy

ACBSP Chiropractor certification

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:

At the UFC Performance Institute (UFC PI) we deliver performance-impacting physical preparation, sport science, and medical services to the world’s best MMA and combat athletes. Our core values are aligned to maximizing the health and wellbeing of UFC fighters, and to support athletes and coaches optimize their training, preparation, and ultimately performances in the octagon. Aligned with the overall strategy of the UFC and the UFC Performance Institute (UFC PI) the Sports Medicine Manager will work with the Director of Physical Therapy to provide elite level health care services to the athletes of UFC PI. Additionally, this role will collaborate to develop best in class injury prevention, rehabilitation guidelines and return to play protocols for MMA athletes. Oversees provision of elite level sports therapy services including evaluations, program planning and treatments that include manual, myofascial, modality and other therapeutic exercise interventions. Manages integration of sports medicine services into a multi-disciplinary model of care that includes strength and conditioning, performance nutrition, and sport science. Participates in establishing physical therapy care guidelines and return to play protocols. Assists in the development of support systems to aid in athlete assessment, data collection, and data management. Cultivates relationships with athletes, coaches, and gyms to distribute evidence-based relevant information. Participates in on-going training with athletes, coaches, and UFC PI staff members to ensure continued professional development and adherence to professional codes of conduct. Performs other tasks, projects, and responsibilities as requested by the Director of Physical Therapy to establish a world-leading performance facility.

You Have These:

Post Graduate Degree in Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, or ACBSP Chiropractor certification. Minimum 5 years’ experience working with professional, high level collegiate/amateur or tactical athletes in an integrated performance environment preferred. Credentials focused on sport performance and sport rehab such as SCS, OCS, CSCS, CCSP, DACBSP, PES, CES are highly preferred. Current state licensure in good standing within the U.S.A. required. Demonstrate ability to obtain Nevada state board licensure is required. Awareness and proven ability to effectively collaborate with strength & conditioning staff on both prevention, rehabilitation and return to performance efforts. Certifications in manual therapy and soft tissue/myofascial techniques are highly preferred Professional experience in contact sports required, combat sports preferred. Understanding of the demands of the MMA sport (i.e. physical, physiology, gender-specific, weight categories, weight management, travel requirements, etc.). Understanding of existing evidence-based research, and the implementation of new research areas to enhance the sport, athletes, and coaches.

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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.