Strength & Conditioning Coordinator (Shanghai)

Who We Are:

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:

Aligned with the overall strategy of the UFC and the UFC Performance Institute (UFCPI) the Strength & Conditioning Coordinator will lead the development and implementation of all strength & conditioning aspects within the UFCPI. This role will work closely with the Snr Manger Performance Science and Strength & Conditioning to develop China’s leading training institution in terms of performance, welfare, and research into MMA and combat sports.

• Collaborate with the Senior Manager of Performance Science and Strength & Conditioning and the Manager of Strength & Conditioning to enhance athletic performance through the development, implementation, and evaluation of scientifically driven strength and conditioning programs.
• Conduct individual and group strength and conditioning sessions, predominantly for Academy MMA, but including other elite level athletes from a variety of sporting backgrounds (when needed).
• Foster relationships with third-party consultants and establish strategic partnerships with leaders in strength & conditioning across various sports.
• Design and implement systems to facilitate athlete assessments, data collection, and management to optimize training outcomes.
• Cultivates relationships with athletes, coaches, and gyms to distribute evidence-based relevant information.
• Support the design, development and delivery of individualized strength and conditioning services that align with the needs of athletes and coaches, maintaining high standards of effectiveness and efficiency. Measuring, monitoring progress, and modifying programs as needed.
• Establishes agreed-upon strength & conditioning targets.
• Innovate and introduce novel methodologies to advance practices in MMA-specific and multi-sport strength and conditioning.
• Contribute to on-going training with athletes, coaches, and UFCPI staff members to ensure continued professional development and adherence to professional codes of conduct.
• Maintain a comprehensive, indexed database documenting work with athletes and coaches for ongoing evaluation and improvement.
• Participate in projects and applied research initiatives, as needed.
• Liaise with athletes, primary care managers, coaches and support staff while upholding professional confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Support data collection process, including information such as baseline testing and measurements, load monitoring, key performance indicators, exercise and treatment logs, injuries, and specific return to play programs for athletes.
• Assist in evaluation and implementation of sports science technology (including but not limited to heart rate monitoring, session-RPE collection and video analysis review).
• Performs other tasks, projects, and responsibilities to establish a world class performance facility.

You Have These:

• Post Graduate Degree in Exercise Science or other related curriculum required.
• 2+ years of high-level technical experience in science, research, and strength and conditioning fields.
• Certification as a either: Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES), UKSCA, or ASCA Level 2 and above.
• 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 MMA (i.e. physical, physiology, gender-specific, weight categories, weight management, travel requirements, etc.) preferred.
• Understanding of existing evidence-based research, and the implementation of new research areas to enhance the sport, athletes, and coaches.

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices.  Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.