The New York Jets are searching for a Football Analytics Seasonal Intern/Research Fellow to assist in research and data analysis-related tasks which may include:
- Player evaluation
- Coaching support requests
- Football research
Desired Skills and Qualities
The successful candidate for this role must have the following skills and qualities:
- Basic understanding of database structures
- Comfortable working in R, Python and SQL
- Ability to join data from a variety of sources
- Skills manipulating, describing, visualizing, and communicating results with data
- Understanding of model building process from gathering data through training, predicting, and sharing results
- Solid understanding of statistical techniques and best practices
- Curiosity and creativity to think of and solve unique problems
- Passion, knowledge, and understanding of football as well as data science
- Organized self-starter, intrinsically motivated, able to prioritize responsibilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with deep learning or causal frameworks
- Experience working in football or other sports
- Familiarity with current public research in sports analytics, i.e. Big Data Bowl
Anticipated Duration: Spring 2026 to mid-May 2027
The salary range for this role: USD $21.00 - $27.00 per hour, depending on the specific qualifications of the successful candidate. Company benefit programs for seasonal employees include: robust medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k plan participation (after 1000 hours + one year of service) with company-match; PTO, sick time.
GENERAL INFORMATION A background check will be conducted prior to the start of the position. The New York Jets are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender (including gender nonconformity, status as a transgender individual, gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, affectional orientation, marital status, civil union status, and domestic partnership status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The New York Jets are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities.
