UFC
Sports and Entertainment
PerformanceScienceCoordinator
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“Performance Science Coordinator at UFC. Skills: performance science, data analysis, statistical analysis, performance science technologies, athlete health, wellbeing, performance enhancement. assist the Senior Director of Performance Science in the delivery and coordination of an extensive portfolio of performance science services, technology interfaces, and applied science applications. work independently in fulfilling directed applied performance science projects and interventions”
What You'll Achieve.
support and impact the health, wellbeing, and performance of elite combat athletes; address key performance questions on an athlete-specific level; inform working practices and provide expert solution to technical priorities and needs; promote the dissemination of data and performance insights; motivate behavioral change and to have a positive impact on performance; enhance the sport, athletes, and coaches
Industry & Context.
providing solutions, advice and guidance to athletes and coaches; address key performance questions; expert solution to technical priorities and needs
Temporary assignment which is expected to last approximately 6 months
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Graduate Degree in Sport and Exercise Sciences, Physiology, Kinesiology, or other related academic fields of study, 2+ years of experience in delivering performance science initiatives and research in an applied sports setting, Knowledge and experience in the use of performance science technologies, The ability to perform performance science research and projects independently, and to apply the findings of that research, Experience undertaking large-scale data analytics and the interrogation of objective performance metrics, Excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and oral, that can motivate behavioral change and to have a positive impact on performance, Ability to communicate complex data in terms that are easily understood by a wide range of audiences, Understanding of existing evidence-based research, and the implementation of new research areas to enhance the sport, athletes, and coaches
Nice to Have
Previous experience working in a high-performance environment with athletes and coaches is preferred, A dynamic personality who is highly motivated to collaborate with others, A willingness to entertain new ideas, seize challenges that arise in a positive frame of mind, and an open mindedness to facilitate innovative approaches to sport science
What You'll Do.
assist the Senior Director of Performance Science in the delivery and coordination of an extensive portfolio of performance science services
technology interfaces
and applied science applications
work independently in fulfilling directed applied performance science projects and interventions
advice and guidance to athletes and coaches
administer assessment and monitoring of a variety of critical physical and physiological parameters
proficiency in data handling
the aggregation of data and management of appropriate databases
undertake statistical and data analysis in order to address key performance questions
technically proficient in operating fundamental technologies within the performance science technical domain
facilitating key performance science initiatives and projects
conducting bespoke research projects to directly address key questions/hypotheses relating to athlete health
wellbeing and performance enhancement
Conduct performance science activities with the objective of supporting athlete health
Undertake identified high priority performance science projects that address key performance questions on an athlete-specific level
Conduct the maintenance
calibration and upkeep of performance science equipment and technologies within the UFCPI
Manage appropriate databases and undertake data analytics
and interrogation of objective metrics
Generate reports and data feedback mechanisms that promote the dissemination of data and performance insights
Support the ongoing development of the athlete management system software that is central to operational functionality within the UFCPI team
Understand the theory
research and scientific applications as they relate to elite level MMA athletes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with other team members on performance science applications that inform working practices and provide expert solution to technical priorities and needs; proactively collaborate and seek optimal cross-discipline initiatives within the Performance Institute
Communication Scope
Excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and oral, that can motivate behavioral change and to have a positive impact on performance; Ability to communicate complex data in terms that are easily understood by a wide range of audiences; Present and communicate with a variety of senior personnel, technical directors, coaches and athletes
Process & Methodology
performance science projects, key performance science initiatives and projects, bespoke research projects
Full 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:_** The **Performance Science Coordinator (Temporary Position)** will directly assist the Senior Director of Performance Science in the delivery and coordination of an extensive portfolio of performance science services, technology interfaces, and applied science applications that are aligned to support and impact the health, wellbeing, and performance of elite combat athletes. The position will be required to work independently in fulfilling directed applied performance science projects and in
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