Performance Nutrition Coordinator

• Works with the Performance Nutrition team to develop, implement and monitor innovative and evidence-based practical nutrition strategies tailored to the requirements of world-class MMA fighters
• Actively promotes the importance of food to enhance performance. Manages food service both via the UFCPI fueling station and in association with the on-site kitchen
• Liaises with in-house kitchen staff in coordinating meal planning and food delivery services to UFC & Academy athletes
• Delivers individual and group nutrition educational sessions to world-class MMA fighters
• Coaches athletes through longitudinal weight management, weight classification strategies, and weight cutting for the sport of mixed martial arts
• Engages with and supports continuous athlete education relating to anti-doping and Drug Free Sport International (DFSI) testing procedures
• Undertakes physiological assessments relating to performance nutrition
• including DEXA, basal metabolic rate (BMR), and hydration monitoring
• Strives to develop novel and innovative methodologies that serve to create world-leading working practices in the field of MMA-specific to nutrition
• Ensures that the delivery of nutrition services effectively meets its commitment to athletes and coaches
• Provides remote nutritional counselling through a variety of communication platforms to athletes situated around the world
• Maintains a comprehensive, indexed database of work conducted with athletes and coaches
• Works with other support staff to deliver an interdisciplinary approach to performance development
• Where appropriate identifies and facilitates appropriate communication methods to inform and educate athletes, coaches and the Vice President of Performance in the effective use of performance nutrition for MMA
• Participates in ad hoc projects and or applied research across the organization as appropriate
• Within the rules of professional confidentiality, liaises with athletes, primary care managers, coaches and other support staff as appropriate
• Other tasks, duties, and projects as assigned

• Graduate degree in Exercise Science, Nutrition, or another related curriculum required
• 2+ years of experience in science, research, and sport nutrition fields
• Practicing Registered Dietician (RD) or equivalent
• Experience working effectively with athletes and coaches
• Understanding of the demands of the MMA sport (i.e. physical, physiology, gender-specific, weight categories, weight management, travel requirements, etc.)
• Understanding of existing evidence-based research, and the implementation of new research areas to enhance the sport, athletes, and coaches

Personal or professional experience in combat or contact sport is preferred, but not required