What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athlete Development Coordinator position at UFC?
Who We Are:
UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and 243 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while broadcasting to over 900 million TV households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC.Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.The Role and What You’ll Do:
The Athlete Development Coordinator plays a key role in executing key Athlete Development initiatives. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Athlete Development and supports the conception, development, and implementation of strategies that will enhance UFC’s reputation as the home of the world’s best athletes among key internal and external stakeholders.
- Serves as a liaison between UFC athletes, managers and UFC staff.
- Coordinates the logistics of UFC athlete appearances, sponsorships, and activations.
- Tracks and internally messages UFC athlete appearances, sponsorships, and activations.
- Provides on-site support in the execution of UFC athlete appearances during UFC event weeks.
- Supports Athlete Development’s leadership in the offering of educational resources to UFC athletes.
- Contributes to the maintenance and development of the well-being of UFC athletes both inside and outside of competition.
- Researches and develops innovative ways to ensure UFC athletes are on the cutting edge with regards to the competition process.
- Performs other tasks, projects, and responsibilities as assigned.
You Have These:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Sports Management, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- At least 2 years of experience with a professional sports team, league or agency capacity.
- Proven track record of working with athletes in a professional setting.
- Excellent customer service attitude, experience and capacity.
- Effective problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain discretion and confidential information.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability and willingness to obtain a passport and travel both domestically and internationally.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook and the ability to learn other basic computer skills.
