The Role and What You'll Do:At the UFC Performance Institute (UFC PI) we deliver performance-impacting physical preparation, sport science, and medical services to the world's best MMA and combat athletes. Our core values are aligned to maximizing the health and wellbeing of UFC fighters, and to support athletes and coaches optimize their training, preparation, and ultimately performances in the octagon.
Aligned with the overall strategy of the UFC and the UFC Performance Institute (UFC PI) the Sports Medicine Manager will work with the Director of Physical Therapy to provide elite level health care services to the athletes of UFC PI. Additionally, this role will collaborate to develop best in class injury prevention, rehabilitation guidelines and return to play protocols for MMA athletes.
- Oversees provision of elite level sports therapy services including evaluations, program planning and treatments that include manual, myofascial, modality and other therapeutic exercise interventions.
- Manages integration of sports medicine services into a multi-disciplinary model of care that includes strength and conditioning, performance nutrition, and sport science.
- Participates in establishing physical therapy care guidelines and return to play protocols.
- Assists in the development of support systems to aid in athlete assessment, data collection, and data management.
- Cultivates relationships with athletes, coaches, and gyms to distribute evidence-based relevant information.
- Participates in on-going training with athletes, coaches, and UFC PI staff members to ensure continued professional development and adherence to professional codes of conduct.
- Performs other tasks, projects, and responsibilities as requested by the Director of Physical Therapy to establish a world-leading performance facility.
You Have These:- Post Graduate Degree in Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, or ACBSP Chiropractor certification.
- Minimum 5 years' experience working with professional, high level collegiate/amateur or tactical athletes in an integrated performance environment preferred.
- Credentials focused on sport performance and sport rehab such as SCS, OCS, CSCS, CCSP, DACBSP, PES, CES are highly preferred.
- Current state licensure in good standing within the U.S.A. required. Demonstrate ability to obtain Nevada state board licensure is required.
- Awareness and proven ability to effectively collaborate with strength & conditioning staff on both prevention, rehabilitation and return to performance efforts.
- Certifications in manual therapy and soft tissue/myofascial techniques are highly preferred
- Professional experience in contact sports required, combat sports preferred.
- 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.
