Esports Coach & Youth Mentor — After-School

New York Edge; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

New York Edge is seeking an Esports Specialist to lead after-school esports programs in New York City public schools. You will motivate students, plan age-appropriate lessons, and promote teamwork, digital citizenship, and safe gaming practices.

The role focuses on delivering the Esports Curriculum, coordinating with the Sports & Wellness Department, and preparing students for tournaments. Schedule is 9-15 hours per week, Monday to Friday 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm, working on-site in NYC public schools.

Qualifications

• Must be knowledgeable and skilled in esports, with experience teaching and mentoring youth in a structured setting.
• Prior experience teaching and instructing youth preferred.
• Ability to follow a curriculum and adapt it for different skill levels.
• Demonstrated responsibility, reliability, and punctuality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Motivate students to engage actively in daily esports activities and skill development.
• Ensure daily activity lesson plans and projects are structured, age-appropriate, and have clear learning goals, based on the esports and digital wellness guide.
• Communicate regularly with the Program Director and the Sports and Wellness Department regarding program schedules, leagues, tournaments, and special events.
• Encourage and prepare students to participate in organization-wide esports activities and competitions.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order and focus among students.
• Organize, lead, and promote interest in various esports genres, such as strategy, team-based, and solo-player games, along with exercises in reaction time and critical thinking.
• Explain gaming strategies, techniques, and safety procedures, and demonstrate responsible gaming practices.
• Enforce digital safety rules and regulations governing esports activities and the proper use of equipment.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• Prepare and set up facilities and equipment for group esports activities.
• Greet new participants, introduce them to team dynamics, explain gaming etiquette and rules, and encourage active participation.
• Evaluate activities to ensure they are engaging and achieving the desired educational and developmental outcomes.
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to cater to students' varying skill levels and interests.
• Promote and support the progressive development of each student's gaming and teamwork skills.
• Emphasize positive character development, including respect, teamwork, and perseverance.
• Provide homework support during Academic hour as needed.
• Adapt each esports activity to ensure safe and responsible gaming in the provided space.

Skills

Esports knowledge

Youth mentoring

Curriculum adaptation

Reliability & punctuality

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Some college preferred

Job description

New York Edge is seeking an Esports Specialist to lead after-school esports programs in New York City public schools. You will motivate students, plan age-appropriate lessons, and promote teamwork, digital citizenship, and safe gaming practices.

The role focuses on delivering the Esports Curriculum, coordinating with the Sports & Wellness Department, and preparing students for tournaments. Schedule is 9-15 hours per week, Monday to Friday 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm, working on-site in NYC public schools.