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Vinik Sports Group

Manages NHL team and arena operations

Jersey Associate

Part-Time
No salary listed
Junior
United States
In Person
Retail

About the job

Requirements
  • At least six months of prior customer service experience.
  • Knowledge of Retail Cloud POS is preferred.
  • Strong communication skills to communicate with internal and external guests and the team.
  • Ability to anticipate challenges and use logic and reasoning to develop solutions.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to stand for long periods, walk long distances, climb stairs, and walk up to 0.5 miles to and from designated employee parking areas in varying weather and during high-traffic event times.
  • Ability to work in areas that may become crowded with equipment or people, around special effects such as haze, strobe lights, and lasers, in loud environments, and in cold or hot indoor and outdoor temperatures.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including long hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Responsibilities
  • Work with the Jersey Supervisor to ensure all jersey lettering ordering needs are met.
  • Maintain knowledge of jersey lettering and jersey press operation, and press jerseys to the Tampa Bay Sports standard.
  • Press 30 or more jerseys per day and ensure stores are well-stocked for game nights.
  • Close the store properly during daytime operations, putting away fixtures and counters, especially on event nights.
  • Stock the jersey store with blank jerseys during daytime operations.
  • Assist with inventory of jerseys and lettering twice a year or as needed.
  • Make jerseys for internal and team needs in a timely manner.
  • Provide customer service and communicate with guests and the Jersey Team.
  • Apply attention to detail when working on high-ticket items and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • Assist with store cleanliness and keep jersey lettering stocked.
  • Work in other retail or event functions as needed, including concerts, hockey games, e-commerce, and warehouse operations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous jersey experience is preferred but not required.

About the company

Vinik Sports Group oversees the Tampa Bay Lightning and owns the lease to Benchmark International Arena in downtown Tampa, and also manages the Yuengling Center at the University of South Florida via TBSE. It runs the team and venues, handling operations, branding, and renovations, including a private upgrade of the publicly owned arena, and works with private partners like Benchmark International and Arctos. The group differentiates itself by combining franchise ownership with venue management and a network of private investors to grow both on-ice performance and facility value. Its goal is to sustain competitive success for the Lightning while maximizing long-term value of the venues through efficient operations and strategic partnerships.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Tampa, Florida

Founded

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What believers are saying

  • Cabot Club opened September 2026, adding premium inventory and higher-margin hospitality.
  • Benchmark International Arena booked Jonas Brothers, RUSH, and Lightning dates through November 2026.
  • The 2025 naming deal and 2026 renovations signal sponsors still fund the venue.

What critics are saying

  • Luckett v. Vinik Sports Group filed January 2026 alleges racial discrimination and retaliation.
  • Arena revenue depends on event attendance; any Lightning slump hits sponsorship and premium sales.
  • Jeff Vinik's platform relies on one franchise and one building, creating concentration risk.

What makes Vinik Sports Group unique

  • Jeff Vinik transformed the Lightning and arena since 2010, building premium demand.
  • Benchmark International Arena secured 2025 naming rights with community contributions and full rebranding.
  • Cabot Club deepens hospitality strategy through Cabot Citrus Farms and OVG partnerships.

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Benefits

  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Street Media LLC
Sep 28th, 2026
Cabot Club offers premium hospitality for NHL, concerts & live events.

Cabot Club offers premium hospitality for NHL, concerts & live events. September 28, 2026 By Staff Reports TAMPA - Vinik Sports Group announced the opening of the Cabot Club, a new hospitality destination at Benchmark International Arena. The nearly 8,500-square-foot space is the result of a multi-million-dollar renovation to elevate the guest experience for fans attending Tampa Bay Lightning games, concerts and other live events at the arena. The Cabot Club was developed through a new partnership with Cabot Citrus Farms, a golf and lifestyle resort, and Oak View Group, a hospitality provider. "Together, we've created a destination that combines exceptional service, culinary excellence and exclusive amenities designed to create a truly memorable experience for our guests," said Steve Griggs, CEO of Vinik Sports Group. The reimagined club offers expanded seating, new food options,a private dining room and upgraded technology. "We're always looking for ways to elevate the experience for our fans and guests and build on the energy and momentum happening around Benchmark International Arena and throughout the Water Street district," Griggs said. "As the neighborhood continues to evolve, we're committed to ensuring the arena evolves with it, and we're proud to partner with Cabot and OVG Hospitality to bring this vision to life."

PR Newswire
Sep 25th, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning Launches New DTC Streaming Service with ViewLift

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.

WrestleTalk
Mar 7th, 2025
Two WWE Specials Announced For Memorial Day Weekend

"March 7, 2025 - WWE in partnership with the Tampa Bay Sports Commission and Vinik Sports Group, today announced a Memorial Day weekend takeover of the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida, with four consecutive events beginning Saturday, May 24.