eSports Coach (Graduate Assistant) (Student)

University Of The, Inc.arnate Word; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The University Of The Incarnate Word is seeking an eSports Coach (Graduate Assistant) to lead the eSports team through coaching, training, and organization during the academic year 2026-2027. This position is open to current graduate students at UIW and requires a commitment to student-athlete welfare and academic success.

The role encompasses supervising team practices, ensuring compliance with university rules, and management of competitions and travel. Strong communication skills and knowledge of eSports games are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year coaching experience or participation in a college eSports program.
• Ability to meet during work hours with athletes and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Supervise travel, competitions, and meets.
• Train athletes on strategies and techniques.
• Assist in the running of UIW eSports Discord server.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of multiple eSports games

Ability to plan efficient practices

Commitment to student-athlete welfare

Excellent organizational and time-management skills

Education

Current UIW graduate student

Job description

eSports Coach (Graduate Assistant) (Student)

Position Title: eSports Coach (Graduate Assistant) (Student)

Academic Year: 2026-2027

UIW Mission: University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The eSports Coach (Graduate Assistant) is responsible for coaching the eSports team during the Fall and Spring semesters. eSports offers competitions at the Club Sport level in the following games: Smash Bros, Overwatch, League of Legends, Rocket League, Counter‑Strike: Global Offensive, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, Dragon Ball FighterZ, Street Fighter V and others. This position reports to the Director of Sports and Wellness in the Club Sports Program.

This is a student position open to current UIW graduate students.

Essential Functions

• Attend all meetings
• Direct practices
• Assist in the running of UIW eSports Discord server
• Train athletes on strategies and techniques
• Supervise travel, competitions and meets
• Responsible for keeping balanced budgets
• Ensure student‑athletes are maintaining GPA
• Assist with running and leading fundraising events
• Create new relationships with sponsors and attend community service events
• Work with Club Sports supervisor to improve the program by assisting with marketing/recruiting for the team
• Conduct annual review following each season worked
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of multiple eSports games
• Ability to plan efficient practices involving individual instruction and team development
• Commitment to student‑athlete welfare and academic success
• Commitment to University rules
• Ability to assess team needs and develop goal‑oriented action plans
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills
• Ability to meet during work hours with athletes, trainer, and supervisors during the academic year
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA

Required Education

Current UIW graduate student

Required Work Experience

• At least one year coaching experience or participation in a college eSports program
• Successful competition and/or coaching in several different eSports games

Preferred Qualifications

None.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

CPR and First Aid Certification (if expired, must be completed within 3 months of employment)

Work Hours

• 20 hours per week required
• Practices and games/tournaments are on nights and weekends

Physical Demands

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).