UFC Bjj Operations Manager

• Assist with event-week operations, including weigh-ins, media day setup, and coordination
• Provide on-site support during live events to ensure smooth, high-quality execution
• Support logistical planning and operational workflows for UFC BJJ events
• Coordinate with internal teams to align timelines, deliverables, and event needs
• Support pre-event administrative tasks, including scheduling, documentation, and operational preparation
• Assist in organizing and tracking key event assets and deliverables across departments
• Help ensure all event components are prepared and aligned prior to execution
• Assist with pre-event promotional efforts, including coordination and execution of athlete-related content
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather and organize content and assets for marketing and event use
• Support athlete logistics and communication leading into events
• Assist in the coordination and execution of UFC BJJ seminars and instructional content
• Support the development and rollout of UFC BJJ athlete-facing programs and initiatives
• Assist in identifying and scouting emerging BJJ talent for UFC BJJ opportunities
• Support relationship management and coordination with live event partners and organizations
• Help evaluate opportunities to expand the UFC BJJ ecosystem through partnerships and talent pipelines
• Provide ongoing administrative and operational support across the UFC BJJ team
• Contribute to building efficient systems and processes to support the growth of UFC BJJ

• 1–3+ years of experience in event operations, sports management, or combat sports (BJJ/grappling preferred)
• Experience supporting live events, including weigh-ins, brackets, mat coordination, and athlete check-ins
• Familiarity with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition structure, rulesets, and athlete workflows
• Experience working with athletes, coaches, or gyms in a BJJ or grappling environment
• Background coordinating content or media around BJJ events, seminars, or athlete promotions
• BJJ training experience (e.g., active practitioner or competitor) strongly preferred
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple timelines
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, production, and operations teams in a fast-paced environment

BJJ training experience (e.g., active practitioner or competitor) strongly preferred