Vinik Sports Group

Data Scientist Assistant

Vinik Sports Group  •  $15/hr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  17 days ago
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Job Description

Compensation: $15 per hour

Tentative Start Date: September 1, 2026

Time Commitment: 2026-2027 NHL Season - Approximately 20/25 hours per week

Job

The Part-Time Data Scientist Assistant supports the hockey analytics department by applying advanced data analysis to drive insights and inform decision‑making. The position works closely with hockey data to execute assigned analytical initiatives, develop new projects, and translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non‑technical audiences. As part of a collaborative, team‑based environment, this role contributes to scalable, impactful solutions while supporting an innovative, growth‑minded culture within the organization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Work with hockey data to fulfill assigned analytical directives and contribute to ongoing projects
  • Design, develop, and execute new analytics projects that generate actionable insights
  • Analyze data using geometric, physical, and statistical concepts relevant to hockey performance
  • Interpret analytical results and clearly communicate findings to technical and non‑technical stakeholders
  • Collaborate effectively within a team‑based hockey analytics environment
  • Contribute to impactful, scalable solutions in a growth‑minded and innovative culture
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Degree or academic background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, or a related field
  • 2–3 years of experience writing modern Python code
  • Experience working with SQL databases
  • Familiarity with Git or other version control systems
  • Ability to perform geometric and physics‑based analyses
  • Strong problem‑solving skills with a demonstrated desire for continuous learning and professional development
  • Experience working in a collaborative, team‑based environment
  • Strong ability to interpret data and communicate results effectively
  • Knowledge of statistics and probability theory preferred
  • Experience working with time‑series data and/or skeletal or player‑tracking data preferred
  • Familiarity with machine learning concepts and practical applications preferred
  • Experience with advanced statistical modeling techniques preferred
  • Prior experience working with sports or hockey‑related data preferred

Working Conditions

  • Ability to work extended hours including late nights, holidays, and weekends as needed
  • This role is eligible for remote work

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Vinik Sports Group

About Vinik Sports Group

Vinik Sports Group (VSG) is an entity established by Jeff Vinik to manage the three-time Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning (2004, 2020, 2021) of the National Hockey League and hold the leasehold rights to Benchmark International Arena, the 19,092-seat downtown Tampa home in which the team plays its games. The venue opened in 1996 and became Benchmark International Arena in August 2025 when the global mergers and acquisitions firm, Benchmark International, partnered with Vinik and the Lightning. Since 2010, Vinik has led a complete brand and business transformation of the Lightning and the arena, featuring a mostly private renovation of the publicly owned facility. Doug Ostrover and Marc Lipschultz joined the expanded ownership group of Vinik Sports Group in 2024, alongside Arctos, which initially joined in 2021. In addition to owning the Lightning and managing Benchmark International Arena, Vinik Sports Group, through TBSE, manages the Yuengling Center on the campus at the University of South Florida.

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Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Tampa, Florida
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