Esports Program Lead — Student Engagement & Events

Kentucky Community and Technical College System; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Tuition reimbursement/waiver

403(b) retirement plan

Vacation/Sick Time

Work-Life Balance

9.5 Paid Holidays

2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bluegrass Community & Technical College seeks an Esports Coordinator to develop and manage the institution's esports program and esports lounge. You will oversee competitive teams, recreational gaming, facilities, events, and student engagement opportunities, reporting to the Director of Student Engagement.

The role emphasizes inclusive, student-centered leadership, wellness, and responsible gaming practices, with duties spanning policy development, partnerships, training of student workers, and

Qualifications

• Demonstrates ability to engage, motivate, and communicate effectively with students in group and individual settings.
• Strong computer skills and ability to quickly learn new software.
• Ability to think critically, be innovated, and learn new and inventive ways to engage students.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and implement the college’s esports program.
• Establish program goals aligned with institutional mission, student engagement priorities, and retention efforts.
• Develop policies and procedures related to esports participation, eligibility, conduct, and facility use.
• Serve as the primary liaison with league organizers, coaches, and institutional partners.
• Promote eSports at the institution through marketing and advertising.
• Supervise and train student workers for the esports lounge.
• Follow guidelines to ensure team compliance with all leagues, conference and institutional rules and regulations.
• Plan and execute esports-related events such as tournaments, watch parties, open play nights, and outreach activities.
• Oversee the coordination and setup of esports teams.
• Collaborate with campus departments to integrate esports into student life programming, and retention efforts.
• Assist students with registering for Esports and managing documentation such as waivers and maintaining updated rosters and eligibility requirements.
• Track and maintain esports equipment inventory, ensuring consoles and PCs remain fully operational; perform and document updates for gaming software, Windows OS, drivers, and peripheral systems while ensuring all downloads comply with institutional policies, licensing agreements, and appropriate usage standards.
• Collect participation data, assess program outcomes and prepare reports and presentations for leadership as needed.
• Promote sportsmanship, integrity, and physical and emotional well-being among student athletes.
• Build and foster a supportive and competitive team culture representing the mission, values and goals of the college.
• Serve as lead administrator for competitions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Student engagement

Communication skills

Technical skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Bluegrass Community & Technical College seeks an Esports Coordinator to develop and manage the institution's esports program and esports lounge. You will oversee competitive teams, recreational gaming, facilities, events, and student engagement opportunities, reporting to the Director of Student Engagement.

The role emphasizes inclusive, student-centered leadership, wellness, and responsible gaming practices, with duties spanning policy development, partnerships, training of student workers, and