eSports Coach

YMCA of Central Texas; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,174; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a not-for-profit organization dedicated to youth development and community engagement as an eSports Coach. In this role, you will facilitate engaging eSports programming in schools and camps, ensuring participants have an exceptional gaming experience. You'll lead teaching sessions, promote good sportsmanship, and help organize tournaments, all while fostering a positive environment for young gamers. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your passion for gaming with a commitment to building strong communities. If you're knowledgeable in popular games like Rocket League and Smash Bros, and enjoy working with youth, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and competitive experience in eSports games like Rocket League and Smash Bros.
• Ability to teach individual mechanics and promote good sportsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Assist and lead camp teaching sessions and supervise youth during activities.
• Organize tournaments and maintain eSports equipment.

Skills

Rocket League

Minecraft

Smash Bros

Teaching Mechanics

Sportsmanship Promotion

Job description

The YMCA of Central Texas is seeking talented and creative individuals to join our team of passionate professionals as an eSports Coach at our branch in Round Rock, Texas and in elementary schools throughout Round Rock ISD.

Under the direction of the eSports Administrator, eSports Coaches will facilitate eSports programming throughout the Association and through scholastic partnerships in our community.

eSports Coaches will ensure every user has an exceptional gaming experience!

Role and responsibilities:

• Assist and lead camp teaching sessions
• Helping participants improve through kindness and encouragement
• Lead homeschool enrichment program sessions
• Supervise youth during camps and other activities
• Lead league sessions at schools (with a school staff member)
• Help to organize and moderate tournaments
• Maintain eSports equipment and areas
• Coaches will promote good sportsmanship and ensure a positive environment for participants
• Host birthday parties as needed

Qualifications:

• Seeking individuals with knowledge and competitive experience in Rocket League, Minecraft, and/or Smash Bros
• Champ+ rank Rocket League players preferred
• Rocket League coaches must be able to teach individual mechanics such as aerial touches, car control, ball control, and team rotations/decision making
• Smash tournament experience preferred
• Smash players should be able to teach movement mechanics, neutral game, opportunity game, character matchups, character specific combos, and decision making

Pay Rate: $16.00 to $19.00/hour

About Us: We are a not-for-profit services Association focusing on mission driven initiatives, with a vision of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities throughout 7 Texas Counties. Our organization is home to the largest school age child care provider in Williamson County as well as health and fitness programs that improve the quality of life for over 45,000 members ranging from preschool through senior citizen.

Our Commitment: The YMCA of Central Texas is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment where all are welcome and have access to Y programs and services. Our mission driven focus includes three areas: Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. In order to maximize the service delivery impact in these areas, the YMCA of Central Texas Volunteer and Staff Leadership recognize and work toward growing diverse representation to appropriately mirror that of the communities we serve. As such, the Branch Boards have the latitude to recruit community leaders that have the Time, Talent, Treasure and Cultural connections necessary to help expand the mission of the YMCA in their respective areas.

In addition, YMCA of Central Texas provides Staff with a Career Development program designed to ensure a fair and equitable approach to advancement where each and every employee has the opportunity to grow and thrive. The Y values a diverse workforce and bases employment decisions on Association need, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability or any other legally protected status.

Thank you for your interest in the YMCA of Central Texas!