Head Coach, Esports

About the role

Kamehameha Schools Maui Campus is seeking a Head Coach to support their varsity Esports team. This is a temporary, seasonal position for the 2026-2027 school year. The position is paid a one-time stipend of $2,215.00 at the end of the season. Located at the Maui Campus in Makawao, Hawaii, the Head Coach will coordinate or assist with the coordination of the Kamehameha Athletic Sports program, including coaching, instructing students, and performing other duties necessary for player and team development in line with Kamehameha's athletics philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of sport including knowledge of all rules and regulations; skills, tactics and techniques.
• Translates sports knowledge to athletes and develops and evaluates athlete's and team's performance and progress.
• Teaches individual and team skills to athletes.
• Identifies observable outcomes besides just winning and losing.
• Assists athletes to reach their full potential.
• Has the ability and patience to develop athletes.
• Addresses athletes' individual needs (not at the expense of the entire team).
• Organizes and supervises well-planned, safe and efficient practices and games by utilizing coaching staff effectively and efficiently.
• Prepares team for games/matches/meets.
• Conducts self in an ethical and professional manner and presents self as a positive role model for the athletes.
• Respects athletes and motivates and inspires players.
• Displays encouraging conduct and has a positive attitude with athletes.
• Develops team concept in student-athletes within values-driven framework of the KS organization.
• Promotes sportsmanship and respect for game rules and respect for officials.
• Provides a good balance between skill development and team concepts.
• Addresses each player as part of a team.
• Provides an enjoyable environment and experience.
• Handles administrative responsibilities such as resolving disciplinary issues appropriately and effectively; ensuring student-athlete medical and academic eligibility; and completing other administrative responsibilities timely and responsibly (e.g. grade checks, student-athlete records, timesheets, human resources requirements).
• Acts responsibly with regards to equipment, uniforms, etc. such as assisting equipment and locker room personnel as necessary; assisting with planning and budgeting for the sport; and inventorying equipment.
• Communicates effectively with athletes, parents, faculty, administrators, other coaches, and the community as appropriate.
• Gets appropriate results to school and media timely.
• Promotes program in the local and state communities.

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