Esports Game Coach (Part-Time, Temporary)

Wake Tech; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 4,500 - 8,900; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Esports studio access (14 Lenovo Legio

Jerseys

Scholarships

Job summary

Wake Tech Esports seeks an Esports Game Coach to manage daily operations for NJCAAE programs, including strategy, tryouts, technical support, and team communications. You will work with titles like Overwatch, Rocket League, and Valorant, coordinating practices and games on campus and remotely as needed.

The role requires five hours weekly during season, recruiting duties, Twitch setup, and active social media presence while upholding Wake Tech Esports and NJCAAE standards.

Qualifications

• Must be familiar with Discord.
• Knowledgeable of recruiting processes and recruiting talent for intercollegiate sport teams.
• 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 meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates good organizational skills.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must have reliable transportation and scheduling flexibility for all weekly games.
• Clean social media presence as you now represent Wake Tech Esports.

Responsibilities

• Dedicate five hours per week for practice, games, and leadership meetings during season.
• Support Esports director in recruiting, tryouts, selection of team captains, and field up to two teams of assigned game.
• Attend all in-person games or practices hosted on campus; some may be held remotely as scheduled.
• Develop and implement a recruiting program compliant with institutional and conference regulations.
• Set up Twitch streams before each game.
• Support other game coaches as needed.
• Assist in social media content generation.
• Keep teams updated on all team and organization news on Discord.
• Enforce standards and rules of Wake Tech Esports, NJCAAE, and other conference affiliations.

Skills

Discord

Recruiting

Interpersonal skills

Record-keeping

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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