Director, Strength and Conditioning – UFC

Location: Las Vegas, USA

Closing Date: Open until filled

Overview: Key Responsibilities

• Assumes a leadership role of the UFCPI strength & conditioning program.
• Develops third-party consultant relationships. Forms strategic partnerships with industry leaders in strength & conditioning.
• Develops and implements support systems to aid in athlete assessments, and data collection and management.
• Cultivates relationships with athletes, coaches, and gyms to distribute evidence-based relevant information.
• Establishes strength & conditioning protocols.
• Establishes agreed-upon strength & conditioning targets.
• Performs on-going training with athletes, coaches, and UFCPI staff members to ensure continued professional development and adherence to professional codes of conduct.
• Performs other tasks, projects, and responsibilities to establish a world class performance facility.

Skills & Experience Required

• Post Graduate Degree in Exercise Science or other related curriculum required.
• 7+ years of high-level technical management experience in science, research, and strength and conditioning fields.
• Certification as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) and/or Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES).
• 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 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.
• Zuffa LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

How to Apply: visit http://www.sportsrecruitment.com/jobs/details/2489/director-strength-and-conditioning