Head Coach, Competitive eSports

Job Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects, areas, and components of the eSports teams.
• Cook up all strategic aspects of the eSports program.
• Organize, prepare, and conduct individual and team practices, training, and competition.
• Aid in recruiting student-athletes.
• Manage all official team communication channels (ex. Discord, social media, etc.) to ensure proper conduct and compliance with university procedures and expectations.
• With the Director, establish a comprehensive semester practice and competitive schedule for the players and team, propose any/all events for approval, and execute all tournament registration and administration.
• Track the progress of the team and individuals players during the season through statistical analysis and reports.
• Absorb the rules and regulations of any and all official leagues or governing bodies with which Wentworth is affiliated.
• Manage and upkeep of eSports equipment, software, and competition space.

Requirements

• Minimum Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum Knowledge Required: Working knowledge of the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of eSports and ability to apply in varied situations.
• Uses instructions and guidelines to perform the job safety function. Periodic training will be required.
• Preferred Knowledge: Working knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.
• Working knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.
• Advertised Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree. Minimum of 1 year of playing/coaching experience at a competitive level. Knowledge of Skill Development. Ability to work with and develop a variety of experience and skill levels.
• The coach must attend all practices and games, and travel when necessary.
• Advertised Preferred Qualifications: Previous playing or coaching experience. Skill development experience. Team building experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Minimum of 1 year of playing/coaching experience at a competitive level.
• Knowledge of Skill Development.
• Ability to work with and develop a variety of experience and skill levels.

Skills

• Working knowledge of the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of eSports and ability to apply in varied situations.
• Uses instructions and guidelines to perform the job safety function. Periodic training will be required.
• Working knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.
• Previous playing or coaching experience.
• Skill development experience.
• Team building experience.

Benefits

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Pay

Position Details: At this time, the university is unable to sponsor applicants for H-1B visas. Club Sport Coach's compensation varies based on seasons. The minimum Head Coach rate for this role is $4,500 per season.

Schedule

Position Details: At this time, the university is unable to sponsor applicants for H-1B visas. Club Sport Coach's compensation varies based on seasons. The minimum Head Coach rate for this role is $4,500 per season.

Additional Information

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• Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth: Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to fostering a diverse and culturally competent environment where all members have the opportunity to reach their full potential and contribute to the campus community and beyond. For more information, visit here.
• All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu.