Head Coach, MMA

• Provide leadership and direction to a team of MMA and sport-specific coaches in all aspects of athlete development and the improvement of athlete technical competency
• Contribute to developing and delivering a comprehensive MMA curriculum to UFC Performance Institute Academy athletes, as well as other athletes, as required
• Design effective session plans and deliver coaching in MMA practices of every type and style
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to identify best practices for delivering MMA training sessions as part of a holistic high-performance program
• Work with Chinese coaches and translators to ensure athletes are fully engaged and understanding of training principles, technical and tactical requirements, and expectations relating to performance standards
• Provide corner support to UFC Academy athletes in MMA competition throughout the region
• Travel to third party MMA gyms throughout China and Asia to promote wider community relationships, deliver clinics and seminars, as well as oversee the delivery of MMA clinics at the UFCPI
• Hold pads for athletes and participate in technical drills with athletes of all weight classes and backgrounds
• Work with the Director of Athlete Recruitment and Relations on talent identification initiatives, talent development activities, talent transfer, defining MMA scouting criteria and ultimately the transition of athletes from the UFC Academy system into UFC competition
• Maintain a comprehensive, indexed database of athlete MMA performance records and any associated progress reports
• Contribute to the development and delivery of UFCPI educational, certification, and learning materials
• Contribute to additional tasks, projects, and responsibilities relating to the success and ongoing development of the UFCPI Shanghai and the global UFCPI infrastructure

• At least five years’ experience coaching athletes that compete professionally in MMA or other combat sports
• Experience in providing corner support in a high-level combat sports or MMA competition
• A proven track record of coaching MMA fighters to success in various promotions at the professional level
• Minimum two years’ experience as head MMA coach
• Must be skilled in at least one martial art, with a holistic knowledge of multiple martial arts
• Experience working effectively with athletes and coaches
• Must have familiarity with the sport of MMA, including official rules, network of athletes and coaches, reputable gyms, and the overall culture of the sport
• Must demonstrate outstanding leadership skills, with the ability to guide and mentor junior staff, and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams
• Dynamic and adaptable personality, highly motivated to innovate, embrace new ideas, and navigate challenges with a positive, solution-oriented approach
• Must have excellent communication skills in English both verbally and in writing
• Must have the ability and desire to learn some basic Mandarin
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs
• Perform physical drills in the training environment and hold pads as required
• Ability to travel up to 15-20% as part of the requirements for the role

Experience competing in professional fighting, combat sports, or having MMA experience is preferred