What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strength & Conditioning Coordinator position at wwecorp?
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. Position Summary: Aligned with the overall strategy of the UFC and the UFC Performance Institute (UFCPI) the Strength & Conditioning Coordinator will lead the development and implementation of all strength & conditioning aspects within the UFCPI. This role will work closely with the Snr Manger Performance Science and Strength & Conditioning to develop China’s leading training institution in terms of performance, welfare, and research into MMA and combat sports. Responsibilities: Collaborate with the Senior Manager of Performance Science and Strength & Conditioning and the Manager of Strength & Conditioning to enhance athletic performance through the development, implementation, and evaluation of scientifically driven strength and conditioning programs. Conduct individual and group strength and conditioning sessions, predominantly for Academy MMA, but including other elite level athletes from a variety of sporting backgrounds (when needed). Foster relationships with third-party consultants and establish strategic partnerships with leaders in strength & conditioning across various sports. Design and implement systems to facilitate athlete assessments, data collection, and management to optimize training outcomes. Cultivates relationships with athletes, coaches, and gyms to distribute evidence-based relevant information. Support the design, development and delivery of individualised strength and conditioning services that align with the needs of athletes and coaches, maintaining high standards of effectiveness and efficiency. Measuring, monitoring progress, and modifying programs as needed. Establishes agreed-upon strength & conditioning targets. Innovate and introduce novel methodologies to advance practices in MMA-specific and multi-sport strength and conditioning. Contribute to on-going training with athletes, coaches, and UFCPI staff members to ensure continued professional development and adherence to professional codes of conduct. Maintain a comprehensive, indexed database documenting work with athletes and coaches for ongoing evaluation and improvement. Participate in projects and applied research initiatives, as needed. Liaise with athletes, primary care managers, coaches and support staff while upholding professional confidentiality and ethical standards. Support data collection process, including information such as baseline testing and measurements, load monitoring, key performance indicators, exercise and treatment logs, injuries, and specific return to play programs for athletes and report data back to Snr manger. Assist in evaluation and implementation of sports science technology (including but not limited to heart rate monitoring, session-RPE collection and video analysis review). Performs other tasks, projects, and responsibilities to establish a world class performance facility. Skills & Experience: Post Graduate Degree in Exercise Science or other related curriculum required. 2 years of high-level technical experience in science, research, and strength and conditioning fields. Certification as a either: Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES), UKSCA, or ASCA Level 2 and above. Previous experience working effectively in a high-performance environment with elite athletes and coaches. Personal or professional experience in combat or contact sport is preferred, but not required. Understanding of the demands of MMA (i.e. physical, physiology, gender-specific, weight categories, weight management, travel requirements, etc.) preferred. Understanding of existing evidence-based research, and the implementation of new research areas to enhance the sport, athletes, and coaches. TKO EEO Statement: TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. 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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.