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Vinik Sports Group

Manages NHL team and arena operations

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Full-TimeUpdated
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Florida, USA
HybridOnsite role with remote work a minority of the time; commute to venues throughout the Greater Tampa Bay Area.
People & HRGeneralist Recruiting

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field, or equivalent work experience, is required.
  • Three to five years of experience in high-volume recruiting.
  • Familiarity with human resources information systems and applicant tracking systems.
  • A thorough understanding of human resources principles, techniques, and procedures.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Ability to work efficiently and effectively in an office and arena environment that may be loud and distracting.
  • Ability to work extended hours, including late nights, holidays, and weekends, as needed.
  • Ability to lift, carry, or move up to 15 pounds.
  • Ability to work in cold or hot indoor and outdoor temperatures.
  • Ability to commute to various venues throughout the Greater Tampa Bay Area.
  • Ability to work in areas that may become crowded with equipment or people.
Responsibilities
  • Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, develop compliant job descriptions, and implement recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates.
  • Provide recruitment counsel and guidance to hiring managers using employment data, metrics, and best practices.
  • Develop creative and proactive recruiting strategies to meet the business needs of assigned departments.
  • Track recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, candidate pipeline activity, and hiring outcomes, and recommend improvements.
  • Manage full-cycle recruiting, including posting positions, reviewing applications, screening candidates, and coordinating interview logistics.
  • Maintain organized documentation of candidate and recruiting activities in compliance with employment best practices, policies, processes, and applicable laws.
  • Coordinate candidate travel and interview schedules.
  • Develop strategies for job fairs, hiring events, and community outreach for high-volume seasonal hiring.
  • Source candidates through the internet, job fairs, community organizations, print media, formal and informal networks, and sports and entertainment networks.
  • Manage biweekly staffing and requisition reports.
  • Coordinate onboarding through Workday, ensuring completion of new-hire documentation and compliance with organizational requirements.
  • Participate in People Operations projects and process-improvement initiatives.
  • Create and maintain recruitment marketing content across platforms and community partnerships to support employer branding.
  • Assist with audits of employee records and processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency throughout the employee lifecycle.
  • Maintain the career website so job postings, employer-branding content, and recruitment-marketing materials are current and accurate.
  • Work approximately 10 game or event nights per year.
Desired Qualifications
  • SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification is preferred.
  • Experience with Workday is strongly preferred.

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

N/A

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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.