Head Esports Coach

About the role

The Head Esports Coach reports to the Director of Athletics and is responsible for developing and launching the varsity eSports program. Key responsibilities include recruiting student-players, managing the budget, overseeing the general operations, coaching, and building the program identity. The Head Esports Coach will also instruct student-players in the rules and fundamentals of Esports.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of the coaching and management of an Esports program
• Initiate and run practice, competition, and team building activities
• Oversee the recruiting and retention of qualified student-players
• Instruct 1 credit hour course(s) per semester within the Department of Athletics
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of and ability to comply with any associated league, and institutional rules and regulations
• Monitor and mentor the academic and mental well-being of players
• Manage the program within its established budget
• Schedule and conduct regular practice sessions to ensure student-players are prepared for competition
• Arrange a competitive game schedule with approval by the Director of Athletics
• Cook up and coordinate off-season activity, practice schedules, and competition schedules
• Develop strategies to motivate maximum level of individual and team athletic performance and appropriate personal and social conduct within the mission of Newman University
• Provide guidance and input on games selected for varsity and non-varsity competition
• Communicate with IT on equipment upgrades, updates, and maintenance
• Participate and assist with fundraising, promotional, and public relations events within the community including on-campus and off-campus events, specifically including booster club activities and community engagement/service projects
• Organize team travel when required with approval of the Director of Athletics
• Plan, conduct, and manage camps, clinics, or leagues, as appropriate, to help market the program to potential students and donors

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
• Experience with competitive Esports involving team-based multiplayer online video games
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and pass a motor vehicle check
• Expert knowledge of multiple games including some combination of League of Legends, Overwatch, Rocket League, CS:GO, etc.
• Possess knowledge of Windows 10 and 11 operating systems, game console operation and related accessories
• Possess knowledge of standard audio/visual connections
• Effective leadership and strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with diverse community of students, faculty, administrators and professional colleagues
• Ability to operate a program within budget parameters
• Strong relationship building skills
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, as necessary
• Must be willing to be certified in First aid and CPR

Qualifications

• Position requires durability
• Health and safety factors to be considered include injuries from field/court related activities and training responsibilities

Skills

• Effective leadership and strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with diverse community of students, faculty, administrators and professional colleagues
• Ability to operate a program within budget parameters
• Strong relationship building skills
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, as necessary
• Must be willing to be certified in First aid and CPR

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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