Coach - eSports

EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL in Joplin, Missouri is seeking a Coach - Esports to lead the district's esports program. This supplemental position directs all team activities, coordinates practices and competitions, and recruits student-athletes while ensuring safe, professional operations on campus.

A valid MO teaching certification is required, and the role supports the school’s mission and student learning. The coach will work under the Building Principal, manage equipment setup, and uphold district

Qualifications

• Valid MO Teaching Certification, required

Responsibilities

• Directs all aspects, areas, and components of the esports team and program.
• Organizes, prepares, and conducts practices, training, and competition.
• Recruits student-athletes through scouting and events.
• Oversees equipment usage and setup for audiovisual gear.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology and systems.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education

MO Teaching Certification

Job description

Coach - eSports

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Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position: Coach - Esports

Term: Supplemental

Classification: Certified/Exempt

Location: East Middle School

Qualifications:

• Valid MO Teaching Certification, required

Supervisory: No

Reports to: Building Principal

Code: 002-1411-6131-0835-00000-1-000

Job Number: 2642

Summary:

Directs and oversees coaching duties for organized video gaming program, also known as esports program. Directs and coordinates all aspects of recruitment and training for Esports competition and program competitions.

General Expectations

• Supports the mission of Joplin Schools.
• Supports the value of education.
• Become familiar with, enforce, and follow all applicable Board policies and regulations, administrative procedures, other directions given by district administrators and supervisors, and state and federal laws.
• Properly supervise students at all times, if applicable to essential job functions.
• Obey all safety rules, including rules protecting the safety and welfare of students.
• Care for, properly use, and protect school property.
• Maintain courteous and professional relationships with students, parents/guardians, other district employees and the public.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, department staff, all members of the school district, and community as required.
• Provides excellence in customer service both internally and externally.
• Complies with privacy rights and safeguards confidential and/or sensitive information pertaining to staff and students.
• Reacts to change productively and receive and transmit constructive criticism as it relates to job duties.
• Actively participate in professional development and obtain skills and information necessary to effectively perform job duties.
• Conduct all official business in a professional and timely manner, utilizing district technology resources.
• Arrive to work and leave work at the time specified by supervisors and attend all required meetings pertinent to the position.
• Maintains accurate records and filing systems for accountability and audit purposes as required by law and Board policy.
• Solve practical problems utilizing math functions as needed to complete job duties.
• Read and interpret documents such as work orders, safety rules, and handbooks and apply to job duties.

Essential Functions

• Directs all aspects, areas, and components of the esports team. Coordinates all strategic aspects of the esports program.
• Organizes, prepares, and conducts individual and team practices, training, and competition.
• Recruits student-athletes through scouting and attending events.
• Represents sports program to various institutional programs and externally as appropriate.
• Oversees audio and visual equipment usage; assists users with set-up and operation of equipment.
• Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand or sit.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. The employee must be able to lift 25 pounds.

Attendance

Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position.

The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Conditions and Environment

The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active. Occasionally the individual will be required to work outdoors for short periods of time to perform such tasks as loading and unloading students from district transportation and supervising recess.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Position Type: Supplemental

Salary: $1,200 to $1,200 Stipend

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jason Cravens , Principal
• EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL
• Email: [e-mail]

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