About the role
Compensation: $15 per hour
Tentative Start Date: September 1, 2026
Time Commitment: 2026-2027 NHL Season - Approximately 20/25 hours per week
Job Summary
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.
Skills & Tags
Aplyr's read
Vinik Sports Group blends professional sports management with community-focused initiatives, attracting talent passionate about hockey and local impact.
What's promising
- •Manages the successful Tampa Bay Lightning, offering stability and prestige.
- •Engages in significant community and philanthropic initiatives, enhancing employee satisfaction.
- •Diverse roles from technical to creative, providing varied career paths.
What to watch
- •Limited public information about long-term career advancement potential.
- •Competitive sports industry may demand irregular hours and high pressure.
- •Economic downturns could impact entertainment and sports revenue streams.
Why Vinik Sports Group
- •Direct involvement with a high-profile NHL team offers unique industry exposure.
- •Strong community focus differentiates from purely profit-driven sports entities.
- •Opportunities in sports analytics and technology for data-driven professionals.
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About Vinik Sports Group
Vinik Sports Group is a sports and entertainment company that manages the Tampa Bay Lightning, a professional ice hockey team in the NHL, and is involved in various community and philanthropic initiatives.
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