E-Sports Coach

Virginia Community Colleges; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Paul D. Camp Community College in Southeast Virginia is seeking an E-sports Coach to recruit, fund-raise, develop programs, prepare practices, schedule games, coach on game days, and travel as needed.

The college supports diverse student-athletes and competitive esports in alignment with NJCAA policies. The role requires frequent evening and weekend availability, the ability to engage students from diverse backgrounds, and collaboration with faculty and staff to advance student-athlete success

Qualifications

• Strong familiarity with competitive esports environment.
• Experience in game replay software.
• Demonstrated knowledge of athletic association rules and compliance, such as NJCAA, conference, and institutional policies.
• Proficiency with analytical tools.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, administrators, and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to student-athlete success, including academic achievement, retention, and graduation.
• Strategic gameday expertise.
• Knowledge of Title IX, equity, and student conduct requirements as they relate to intercollegiate athletics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Combination of in-depth knowledge of specific games.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment duties include scouting and identifying student athletes while encouraging diversity.
• Scheduling of games and travel planning.
• Game day coaching and practice preparation.
• Rules compliance with NJCAA and college policies.
• Ability to interact with diverse students, faculty, and staff.
• Provide leadership and program development activities.

Skills

E-sports familiarity

Recruitment

Leadership

Team sports

Communication

Tools

Game replay software

Job description

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

May include work during the day, evening, or weekends.
As needed by the institution during academic year.

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

Paul D. Camp Community College is a small 2-year college in Southeast Virginia. Campuses are located in Franklin and Suffolk. There also is a center in Smithfield. The college offers associate degrees, certificates, and career studies certificates In transfer and career/technical programs; credit and non-credit workforce services and training for businesses and industries; special interest classes for the community; and summer classes for youth through the Regional Workforce Development Center. A dual enrollment program for high school students, online courses, and developmental studies classes are available at the college as well.

• The E-Sports Coach is responsible for recruitment, fund-raising, program development, practice preparation, scheduling of games, game day coaching, and all associated travel.
• Recruiting duties include: scouting, identifying and recommending student athletes in such a manner that encourages diversity, while maintaining a competitive team.
• Rules compliance duties include: manages the E-Sports program in full compliance with NJCAA , Paul D. Camp Community College and the Athletics Department policies and procedures.
• Available for frequent evening and weekend games and practices.
• Ability to use sound judgement and critical thinking skills when determining students’ needs.
• Ability to relate to potential students with diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to interact with faculty and staff as it relates to student academic needs.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Strong familiarity with competitive esports environment
• Experience in game replay software
• Demonstrated knowledge of athletic association rules and compliance, such as NJCAA , conference, and institutional policies
• Proficiency with analytical tools
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, administrators, and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated commitment to student-athlete success, including academic achievement, retention, and graduation
• Strategic gameday expertise
• Knowledge of Title IX, equity, and student conduct requirements as they relate to intercollegiate athletics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Combination of in-depth knowledge of specific games

Additional Considerations

• Prior competitive E-sports coaching experience.
• A proven record in successful student-athlete recruitment.
• Experience in sustainable fund-raising efforts.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

As needed by the institution during the academic year.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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