Job Description
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 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. TKO is majority owned by Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company.
The Role and What You'll Do:
The Strength & Conditioning Coordinator supports the Senior Director and Manager of Strength & Conditioning in providing elite-level consultation and training to improve athletes' performance. This role works with an interdisciplinary team of experts across Sports Medicine, Performance Nutrition, and Sport Science to support world-class athletes' performance development through the creation, implementation, and evaluation of strength and conditioning programs.
• Supports the design, development, and delivery of individualized comprehensive strength and conditioning programs; measure and monitor progress, and modify programs as needed.
• Documents athlete status and daily weightlifting programs, progress, and performance as related to camp phases.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary support staff to deliver holistic performance development strategies.
• Effectively communicates with and educates athletes, coaches, and the Senior Vice President of Performance on the application and benefits of strength and conditioning principles specific to MMA and other sports.
• Manages Strength & Conditioning internship program, providing weekly curriculum and education sessions.
• Supports 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.
• Assists in evaluation and implementation of sports science technology.
• Other tasks, duties, and projects as assigned.
You Have These:
• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science or other related curriculum required; Master's Degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in science, research, and strength and conditioning fields.
• Certification as 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.
• Understanding of existing evidence-based research, and the implementation of new research areas to enhance the sport, athletes, and coaches.
• Prior use and application of sports performance technology and athlete monitoring tools is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with members at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office platforms, including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Personal or professional experience in combat or contact sport is preferred, but not required.
• Understanding of the demands of the MMA sport (i.e. physical, physiology, gender-specific, weight categories, weight management, travel requirements, etc.) is preferred.
TKO EEO Statement:
TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. TKO makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. 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. For information about Privacy and Information Security for TKO employment candidates, please review our Privacy Policy. For information regarding Terms of Use for this and other TKO websites, please review our Terms of Use.
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