Assistant Coach-Esports, Rocket League

Davenport University; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Davenport University in Grand Rapids seeks an Assistant Coach for Esports: Rocket League. You will support the Head Coach with instruction, practice planning, and recruitment, aligning with the university's values.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and the ability to work evenings or weekends. A background in coaching and a commitment to diversity and student development are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 1–3 years of advanced coaching experience; college coaching preferred.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Strong service-oriented skills and exceptional customer service attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse backgrounds and promote a positive environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and oral.
• Ability to work irregular hours, evenings or Saturdays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in providing instruction to student-athletes in Rocket League.
• Assist in planning, organization, and implementation of inter-collegiate games and practices.
• Help build a cohesive and competitive esports program.
• Monitor student-athletes' academic performance.
• Adhere to NCAA, GLIAC, and other regulations.
• Recruit student-athletes under guidance of Head Coach.
• Take leadership role in the athletic program.
• Support Athletic Department on athletic issues as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service and uphold university values.

Skills

Coaching experience

Customer service mindset

Interpersonal skills

Diversity & inclusion

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Assistant Coach -Esports: Rocket League

STATUS:Contract

DEPARTMENT:Athletics

LOCATION:Grand Rapids, W.A. Lettinga Campus

REPORTS TO: Head Coach

SUMMARY:

This position has responsibilities that include assistant coaching, practice planning, and recruitment. These responsibilities are performed in an ethical manner consistent with the University’s mission, and values which include diversity, equity, and inclusion.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Head Coach in providing instruction to student-athletes regarding the specific skills needed to play the sport, to build and inspire great teamwork, and for their character development.
• Assist in the planning, organization, and implementation of inter-collegiate games and practices.
• Assist the head coach in building a cohesive and competitive program.
• Assist supervisor in the monitoring of the student-athletes academic performance.
• Abide by the rules and regulations of the league in which you will be competing.
• Understand and abide by universal standards of confidentiality and ethical decision-making.
• Responsible for assisting the head coach with recruiting of student-athletes.
• Responsible for taking a leadership role in the athletic program.
• Assist the Athletic Department in athletic issues as needed.
• Understand and abide by all external and internal regulations and policies. This includes NCAA, GLIAC, and national affiliations associated with athletics or other role-specific regulations
• Provides GREAT customer service, anticipating and exceeding the needs of our customers.
• Demonstrate and promote the University's Cultural Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background investigation including but not limited to: standard criminal background checks and employment reference checks. Select positions may be subject to drug/alcohol screening.
• Minimum one to three years of advanced coaching experience. College coaching experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Strong service-oriented skills and the ability to have an exceptional customer service attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to work accurately and effectively with computerized data systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote a positive working environment, spirit of cooperation, and positive reactions to change and conflict resolution.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, both written and oral which transcend diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and relate well to students, parents, faculty, staff, and others while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
• Demonstrated motivational and problem-solving capabilities with a high degree of integrity, ethics, and dedication to the mission of the University.
• Must be able to work an irregular schedule, evenings or Saturdays as needed, additional hours during peak times, or as required.
• Business office environment. Prolonged sitting and standing. Use of personal computer and telephone (eye and hand strain). Some travel between locations is required (own transportation). May require some heavy lifting.

Davenport University is committed to building and supporting a diverse community of students, faculty and staff. Davenport University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees, applicants and students without unlawful discrimination based on national origin, race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, veteran, or military status, marital status, height, weight, genetic information, or other protected status

DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER