Esports Assistant Director - 141830

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego is seeking an Esports Assistant Director to lead and grow non-credited recreational gaming programs for a diverse campus community. You will design curricula, camps, and events, and oversee Triton Esports Centers operations to promote skill development and youth engagement.

Collaborating with staff and student organizations, you will implement policies, train teams, coordinate events, and ensure safe, engaging experiences across campus gaming activities and competitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent experience.
• Client service focus with entrepreneurial and creative thinking.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication; marketing and PR skills.
• Proficiency with common computer apps and gaming platforms.
• Ability to develop ideas, problem-solve, and manage programs.
• Leadership and collaboration across departments and external partners.
• Ability to manage youth programs, camps and events with safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver esports programs, curricula, camps and events.
• Oversee daily operations of Triton Esports Centers.
• Train staff; recruit and supervise Esports student and non-student staff.
• Coordinate tests on internet infrastructure with ITS.
• Coordinate equipment receiving, moving and setup for facilities.
• Manage program entries via Fusion and supervise engagement areas.

Skills

Client service

Entrepreneurial spirit

English communication

Marketing & PR

Team leadership

Problem solving

Technical familiarity with gaming

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Tools

ggLeap

Discord

Mission Control

Steam

Twitch

Microsoft Office

Data management systems

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Email client

Job description

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment

Apply by 10/21/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants

Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

The Esports Assistant Director is an experienced leader for a non-credited recreational or sports program. Designs, creates, implements and instructs recreational programs for participants of all ages. Required to demonstrate considerable discretion, initiative and independence to resolve issues and perform other duties as assigned.

The Esports Assistant Director will develop and deliver esports programs, curriculum, camps, and events that promote skill development, youth engagement, and community involvement. Oversee the daily operations of the Triton Esports Centers. Develop and implements policies, procedures, and operational guidelines informed by industry best practices and the needs of students, faculty, staff, and Recreation members. Collaborate with professional and student staff to promote Esports activities. Builds partnerships with Triton Gaming, student organizations, and campus departments.

The Esports Assistant Director will develop and implement comprehensive training programs for Esports staff. Recruit, interview, select, schedule, and supervise Esports student and non-student staff. Serve as the primary contact for camp-related program needs.

The Esports Assistant Director will lead routine tests on internet infrastructure and work with ITS when needed to ensure competition and game play operations. Supervise and coordinate the receiving, moving and relocation of equipment and supplies to Esports facilities when necessary. Supervise program entry via Fusion. Train and monitor Fusion program entry across the Engagement and Esports area.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

• Client service focused, entrepreneurial spirit and creative thinking skills to resolve non-standard issues.

• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language. Demonstrated ability to incorporate key program information for inclusion in web-based and other marketing materials. Strong marketing, promotional, publicity, and public relations skills. Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with campus, community and media personnel.

• Strong proficiency in the use of basic computer applications relevant to job duties. Knowledge of and familiarity with various computer applications and online gaming sites, such as ggLeap, Discord, Mission Control, Steam, Twitch, Microsoft Office, data management systems, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, email, etc.

• Skills to develop original ideas, creative problem-solving skills in a varied and challenging environment including service orientation, program management, sound judgment and decision-making, and critical thinking skills.

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across the organization. Leadership and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across the organization, internally and externally.

• Ability to communicate both orally and in written form, to moderate meetings and to negotiate with on and off-campus entities. Appropriately exercise independent judgment, initiative, tact, diplomacy and patience, and to successfully interact with diverse student, staff, academic and public populations. This includes establishing and sustaining communication with faculty and staff regarding the needs of students and program and to appropriately interpret and act on goals in response to the inquiries and needs of related University agencies.

• Ability to work in youth camps, fitness and outdoor programs. Knowledge and comfortability to plan and administer educational programming for students, campus community, and as it relates to youth programming, camps, and clinics.

• Knowledge of sound financial principles; ability to manage a program funded by and limited by student fees and donor guidelines.

• Experience with student leadership guidance including but not limited to advising and developing experience in program planning, budget implementation and evaluation. Ability to assess the needs of students with respect to leadership development.

• Advance skill to research, collect and analyze data. Analyze data and prepare long-range plans. Ability to oversee and execute a variety of long- and short-term projects simultaneously, and to implement effectively any changes needed.

• Ability to work independently, set priorities, meet deadlines and work on various projects and programs concurrently.

• In-depth knowledge of a wide variety of Esports and gaming activities, including familiarity with their related equipment, broadcast, space and travel requirements.

• Thorough knowledge of campus policies and procedures. Ability to interpret and explain university policies and procedures relating to marketing and promotions. Knowledge of UC San Diego Principles of Community preferred.

• Demonstrate sound judgment and comprehensive knowledge of conference and league requirements for a variety of sports.

• Thorough knowledge of program activity and industry best practices. Demonstrated background in the development and management of an esports and collegiate gaming program in a university setting.

• Knowledge of facility safety standards involving sports/gaming equipment, broadcast/tech, and meeting/events equipment. Ability to apply knowledge and ensure applicable code compliance.

• Experience in recommending event and building equipment for purchase, ensuring that the needs of the sport/activity and safety considerations are met.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• This job works Onsite.

• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.

• Requires flexibility in work schedule to meet demanding and changing workload. May be required to work after core business hours and/or weekends, on occasion.

• Vacation restrictions during critical/deadline periods.

• Mandated Reporter: This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter pursuant to the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and requires immediate reporting of physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, or neglect of anyone under the age of 18. It is the responsibility of the Mandated Reporter to ensure that they obtain proper training in order to fulfill their reporting responsibilities as required by the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and University policy and to complete and submit the required reports to the UC San Diego Police Department without delay.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $57,100 - $96,700 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $27.35 - $46.31

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).