Esports Team Coach — Student Leader & Strategy Mentor

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 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.