ESports Student Coach

University Of St. Francis; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of St. Francis seeks a student team lead for the esports program. You will help develop gameplay strategy for a select title, serve as primary contact during competition seasons, and organize regular practices with teammates.

You will mentor players, help recruit and build cohesive squads, and assist with special events. Current USF enrollment and leadership experience are required; competitive gaming experience is preferred. Eligible for federal work-study is a plus.

Qualifications

• Enrollment at University of St. Francis in good standing.
• One season of experience as a team lead for a selected title.
• High-level game skill/experience in the selected title.
• Previous leadership and/or mentorship experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the team’s gameplay strategy for a select title.
• Serve as the primary game contact for the select title during the competition season.
• Organize and schedule at least two hours of practices per week during the season.
• Work with individual players to develop their game skills in the selected title.
• Help build a cohesive competitive team consisting of one or more squads for the selected title.
• Assist with recruiting new players and other special events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentorship

High-level gaming skill

Education

Currently enrolled at University of St. Francis

Job description

The University of St. Francis does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs on the basis of any protected class. The University also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or harassment or participating in any internal or external investigation or complaint process related to allegations of misconduct. For a complete copy of USF’s Policy on Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Nondiscrimination for All Faculty, Students, Employees and Third Parties or for more information, please go to https://www.stfrancis.edu/titleix/ or contact the Title IX Coordinator at [e-mail].

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the team’s gameplay strategy for a select title
• Serve as the primary game contact for the select title during the competition season
• Organize and schedule at least two hours of practices per week during the season
• Work with individual players to develop their game skills in the selected title
• Help build a cohesive competitive team consisting of one or more squads for the selected title
• Assist with recruiting new players and other special events.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at USF and in good standing
• One season’s previous experience serving as a team lead for a selected title.
• High-level game skill/experience in the selected title
• Previous leadership and/or mentorship experience

Preferred: Previous competitive gaming experience. Eligible for federal work-study award in financial aid package

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you willing to uphold the Catholic and Franciscan values of the University?
  • Yes
  • No