Esports Assistant Coach - Student Mentorship & Team Play

Idaho Falls School District 91; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Falls School District 91 is seeking an Esports High School Assistant Coach to support the delivery of the district's esports program. This role focuses on mentoring students, helping plan practices, and coordinating competitions under the supervision of the Esports Coordinator and Head Coach.

Responsibilities include skill development, team strategy, and maintaining a positive, inclusive environment that emphasizes academic success and sportsmanship.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates skill, experience, or a strong understanding of competitive gaming, team coordination, and esports culture.
• Experience working with students in a coaching, mentoring, or instructional role preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, and the public.
• Knowledge of esports titles sanctioned by the district or relevant governing bodies.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Head Coach in planning, organizing, and conducting team practices and competitions.
• Supports development of player skills, team strategies, and communication.
• Promotes a safe, inclusive environment emphasizing respect, sportsmanship, and academic success.
• Helps manage program logistics, including scheduling matches, maintaining equipment, and supervising players during practices, events, and travel.
• Monitors player eligibility, attendance, and adherence to policies.
• Ensures proper use and care of gaming systems, peripherals, and facilities.
• Maintains high standards of ethical conduct and confidentiality.
• Attends meetings and serves on committees as requested by the D91 Esports Coordinator or Head Coach.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Competitive gaming knowledge

Team coordination

Esports culture understanding

Student mentoring experience

Job description

Idaho Falls School District 91 is seeking an Esports High School Assistant Coach to support the delivery of the district's esports program. This role focuses on mentoring students, helping plan practices, and coordinating competitions under the supervision of the Esports Coordinator and Head Coach.

Responsibilities include skill development, team strategy, and maintaining a positive, inclusive environment that emphasizes academic success and sportsmanship.