Training Camp Assistant, Analytics

Position:Training Camp Assistant – Analytics – Full Time/Temporary/Non-Exempt

Department: Football Operations – Analytics

Reports to: Manager, Football Analytics

Location: Arizona Cardinals (Tempe, AZ) and State Farm Stadium (Glendale, AZ)

Format: In-person

Duration: 2024 NFL Training Camp Mid-July - August

Cardinals Organizational Summary:

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is a professional football team within the National Football League (NFL). We compete in the National Football Conference (NFC) West division and call State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona, our home.

As one of the oldest pro football franchises in the U.S., the Club has established itself as a sport and cultural hallmark within Arizona, as well as a trailblazer for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives and firsts around the League. Our vision is to build a leading sports organization that competes for championships, drives business results, creates loyal fans, develops proud employees, and inspires hope in our community. We are relentless in our pursuit of greatness on and off the field, while positively impacting our people, our fans, and our community.

If you want to join an organization that values putting the team first, doing what is right, growing with positivity, valuing every voice, while driving performance, we would love for you to join our team. Learn more about the Arizona Cardinals and see what’s happening here.

Job Summary:

The Arizona Cardinals Training Camp Assistant – Analytics is sponsored by the Analytics Department located at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Facility in Tempe, AZ. This position provides an exceptional opportunity for committed, hardworking, and dedicated individuals that are seeking to gain a future career in Systems Development, including first-hand experience in a National Football League (NFL) environment. The Training Camp Assistant – Analytics assists in analyzing large quantities of football data to develop actionable insights for decision-makers.

Primary Job Duties:

The Training Camp Assistant – Analytics will have the daily responsibilities, without limitation, to include the following:

• Analyze large quantities of football data to develop actionable insights for decision-makers
• Work with other members of the Football Analytics & Research Department to create and maintain tools and resources for coaches, scouts, and other staff members within the front office
• Utilize statistical programming, machine learning, and data visualization skills to complete various projects to help club better understand trends in both professional and college football
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements

• Education: Currently enrolled in or graduated from a bachelor program in statistics, data science, mathematics, or other related fields.
• Experience: Basic knowledge and concepts of R, Python, or similar statistical programming languages.
• Basic knowledge and concepts SQL preferred.
• Eager to grow a future career in Football Analytics and Research.
• Ability to maintain high energy and a positive attitude on a team united toward the common goals of championship-level performance.
• Effective communication skills with all individuals across the organization.
• Maintains the highest level of confidentiality and sensitivity around professional athlete data in their work environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; hours may vary depending on business needs.
• Must complete all pre-employment forms and successfully pass a background check.

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.