Esports Game Coach (Part-Time, Temporary)

Wake Technical Community College; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 2,400 - 4,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Esports studio

Jerseys provided

Scholarships

Job summary

Wake Technical Community College is seeking an Esports Game Coach to manage daily NJCAAE Esports operations, including strategy, tryouts, and team communications. Part-time stipend per semester with an esports studio, jerseys and scholarships.

The role requires attending on-campus games, recruiting players, and coordinating streams and socials. Strong interpersonal skills, organization and a reliable schedule are essential to support up to two teams.

Qualifications

• Familiar with Discord and recruiting processes.
• Knowledge of NJCAAE rules, policies and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to maintain records and meet deadlines.
• Organized and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Reliable transportation and flexible scheduling for weekly games.

Responsibilities

• Dedicate five hours per week for practice, games and leadership meetings.
• Support recruiting, tryouts, captain selection, and field up to two teams.
• Attend all in-person games or practices; some may be remote as scheduled.
• Develop a recruiting program compliant with institutional, regional and conference regulations.
• Set up Twitch streams before each game.
• Assist in social media content generation.
• Keep teams updated on Discord with news.
• Enforce Wake Tech Esports, NJCAAE and conference rules.

Skills

Discord

Recruiting

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Social media

Scheduling flexibility

Record keeping

Communication

Transportation

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

In coordination with the Esports Director, the Esports Game Coach is responsible for managing daily operations of respective National Junior College Athletic Association Esports (NJCAAE) program including, but not limited to, strategy, tryout support, technical support, and team communications. Games may include Overwatch, Rocket League, and Valorant. Other games may be added based on student interest. This position is paid a STIPEND for each semester per coach. Program features dedicated esports studio (14 Lenovo Legions), jerseys, and scholarships. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

• Must dedicate five hours a week for practice, games, and leadership meetings during season
• Supports Esports director in recruiting, tryouts, selection of team captains, and field up to two teams of assigned game
• Must attend all in person games or practices hosted on campus. Some practices and games may be held remotely as scheduled
• Develops and implements a recruiting program that is consistent with institutional, regional and conference regulations

Sets up Twitch streams before each game

Supports other game coaches as needed

Assists in social media content generation

Keeps teams updated on all team and organization-related news on Discord

Enforces standards and rules of Wake Tech Esports, NJCAAE, and other conference affiliations as needed

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be familiar with Discord
• Knowledgeable of recruiting processes and have experience recruiting talent for designated for intercollegiate sport team
• Familiar with conference and NJCAAE rules, policies and regulations
• Ability to exhibit good interpersonal skills and work well with others
• Ability to maintain records accurately and be able to meet deadlines consistently
• Demonstrates good organizational skills
• Ability to perform normal duties with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Intermediate skills with MS Office products
• Must have reliable transportation and scheduling flexibility for all weekly games
• Clean social media presence as you now represent Wake Tech Esports

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior coaching experience or competitive exports team experience

Preferences:

Proven experience coaching esports teams or managing esports organizations at high standards

Benefits:

• Program features dedicated esports studio (14 Lenovo Legions), jerseys, and scholarships.