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.Strategy for Winning:
UFC’s Internship Program is designed to provide interns the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have gained through their academic experience in a real-world corporate setting. Over the course of the program, the interns will become fully immersed in the daily operations of their department and will be directly involved with tasks and projects that contribute to UFC’s continued growth.
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.
The Spring 2026 program will begin on January 12, 2026, and will continue through April 10, 2026
*Application deadline is November 7, 2025 for all Spring 2026 internships*
The Role and What You’ll Do:
Assist the Director, Strength & Conditioning in any physical training-related tasks
Assist the Director, Strength & Conditioning in planning and preparing physical training activities
Deliver small group and/ or individual warm-up exercise as requested
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.
You Have These
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 wit elite combat athletes
Experience working with athletes from weight-categorized sports is desired
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