Intern - Sports Science Intern, UFC

Ultimate Fighting Championship

2d • Onsite

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. 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 Sports Science team applies data, research, and performance analytics to support athlete training and competition. This department works closely with medical, nutrition, and performance teams to enhance athlete performance, reduce injury risk, and support evidence-based decision-making. Their work plays a critical role in monitoring athlete readiness, evaluating performance trends, and informing training strategies in a high-performance environment.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree program in a related field such as Sport Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Data Science, or a similar discipline
• Strong work ethic with high attention to detail and follow-through
• Demonstrated ability to manage, organize, and analyze data in a structured environment
• Ability to follow testing protocols and methodological procedures accurately
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while meeting expected outcomes
• Strong interest in working with elite athletes, particularly within combat or high-performance sports

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with athletes in weight-categorized sports is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist the Sports Science team with athlete monitoring and assessment activities, ensuring accurate and timely data collection
• Support the planning, preparation, and calibration of testing equipment and evaluation protocols
• Assist with the implementation of monitoring and assessment interventions to support research and performance objectives
• Support data processing, database maintenance, and basic data analysis related to athlete performance metrics
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment in accordance with established protocols
• Collaborate with other technical performance teams to support sport science initiatives across the organization
• Assist with evaluating new sport science technologies and tools to support departmental innovation
• Support the Sports Science team on additional projects and initiatives as needed

Benefits

• In addition to hands-on experience and exposure to the global sports and entertainment industry, interns participate in events such as welcome/farewell sessions, a speaker series featuring company leaders, and career training workshops addressing everything from LinkedIn profile enhancement to resume building, interviewing skills, and networking.
• We offer paid internships; rates vary based on location.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern