E-Sports Coach

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 7,000 - 9,800; Part time

Job summary

Paul D. Camp Community College in Suffolk seeks an E-Sports Coach to lead the college's esports program on a part-time basis. The role includes recruiting, fundraising, program development, practice preparation, and coordinating game schedules and travel; evening and weekend availability is required.

Candidates should have strong knowledge of esports competition, familiarity with game replay software, and the ability to work with students and faculty within NJCAA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Strong familiarity with competitive esports environment.
• Experience with game replay software.
• Knowledge of athletic rules and compliance in NJCAA, conference and institutional policies.
• Proficiency with analytical tools.
• Leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills with students, faculty and staff.
• Commitment to student-athlete success including academics, retention and graduation.
• Strategic gameday expertise.
• Knowledge of Title IX, equity and student conduct in intercollegiate athletics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of specific games.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment, fund-raising, program development, practice preparation, scheduling of games, game day coaching, and travel.
• Recruiting duties include scouting and identifying student athletes while promoting diversity and competitiveness.
• Ensure full compliance with NJCAA, college and Athletics Department policies.
• Available for frequent evening and weekend games and practices.
• Apply sound judgement and critical thinking to student needs.
• Relate to potential students from diverse backgrounds and interact with faculty and staff about academic needs.

Skills

Esports knowledge

Game replay software

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Diversity awareness

Tools

Game replay software

Job description

Title: E-Sports Coach

Agency: Paul D. Camp Community College

Location: Suffolk - 800

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $8400.00

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

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.

Minimum 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.