Collegiate Esports Head Coach: LoL & Overwatch

SCAD; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) seeks an experienced Esports Head Coach to lead LoL and Overwatch teams as they prepare for high-stakes competitions. You will guide players with support from skilled staff to reflect SCAD’s ideals of scholarship, leadership, integrity, and sportsmanship.

Responsibilities include directing gameplay strategies, planning rigorous practice schedules, and supervising roster decisions while fostering a positive, competitive team culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Coaching or teaching experience.
• At least one year of competitive esports experience involving League of Legends.
• Experience in fundraising in a university environment.
• Budget management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead LoL and Overwatch teams in gameplay, macro strategy, and competitive best practices.
• Schedule, administer, and optimize practices, scrimmages, and official matches.
• Conduct video reviews to evaluate performance and develop improvement plans.
• Create game strategies, draft prep, champion picks, and opponent-specific plans.
• Manage roster decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Student development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Discord

Twitch

Broadcast software

Job description

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) seeks an experienced Esports Head Coach to lead LoL and Overwatch teams as they prepare for high-stakes competitions. You will guide players with support from skilled staff to reflect SCAD’s ideals of scholarship, leadership, integrity, and sportsmanship.

Responsibilities include directing gameplay strategies, planning rigorous practice schedules, and supervising roster decisions while fostering a positive, competitive team culture.