Esports Varsity Team Coach-INR - (Overwatch 2) (part-time, intermittent)

Kent State School of Fashion; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Kent State University is seeking part-time Esports Varsity Team Coach for their team at Kent Campus. The role involves leading coaching strategies and overseeing the recruitment of student players, focusing on fostering both competitive and academic progress within the team. The ideal candidate will possess relevant experience in coaching, specifically in collegiate Esports, and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires coaching experience in high school, collegiate, or professional Esports teams.
• Must work nontraditional hours including evenings and weekends.
• Knowledge of competitive Esports games and collegiate Esports industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for coaching strategies to develop players' skills.
• Oversee the recruitment and retention of student players.
• Analyze game data to improve team performance.

Skills

Coaching

Recruiting

Public relations

Interpersonal communication

Education

Associate degree

High School diploma

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Esports Varsity Team Coach-INR - (Overwatch 2) (part-time, intermittent)

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• Kent Campus - Kent
• Staff/Unclassified
• Closing on: Jun 28 2025
• 986892
• eSports- Kent Campus [101195]
  
  

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Job Title

Esports Varsity Team Coach-INR

Physical Location:

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary

$23.88/hour

Basic Function

Provide leadership for Kent State University Varsity Esports team at Kent State campus. Administer and promote programs within the university’s mission, including the recruitment and retention of student players. Reports to Esports Project Manager or other designated supervisor.

Additional Basic Function – If Applicable

Provide leadership for Kent State University Varsity Esports team at Kent State campus. Administer and promote programs within the university’s mission, including the recruitment and retention of student players. Reports to Esports Program Manager.

Examples Of Duties

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Provide leadership for coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop student players' skill and teamwork; analyze teams’ performance and adjust strategies as needed.

Oversee recruitment of student players.

Oversee the scheduling of tryouts, practices, scrimmages and matches for varsity teams.

Enforce policies and procedures for student players.

Provide instructions for players regarding rules, regulations and eligibity for the games and competitions.

Analyze game data to better understand how the team is performing and identify areas for improvement and growth.

Develop strategies to foster competitive and academic progress and success of studentplayers.

Supervise student players during coaching sessions, team competitions, and tournaments.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Associate degree and three months experience coaching high school, collegiate, and/or professional athletic Esports teams.

–OR–

High School diploma with two years experience coaching high school, collegiate, and/or professional athletic Esports teams.

Must be able to work nontraditional hours, including evenings and weekends.

License/Certification

Knowledge Of:

In depth understanding of competitive Esports games and the collegiate Esports industry

Game strategies for Esports team to build skill and ability to compete

League, conferences and institutional rules and regulations

Skill In

Recruiting, coaching, instructing, and training student players

Public relations

Written and interpersonal communication

Computer applications, including MS Excel and Word

Ability To

Provide leadership and direction which supports retention of team members as well as the growth, skill and abilities of individual players and the team dynamic

Analyze situations and develop solutions that best fit the team and players

Resolve conflicts

Work with a diverse community of students, faculty, administrators and professional colleagues

Work nontraditional hours, including evenings and weekends

Preferred Qualifications – If Applicable

Collegiate or competitive Esports playing experience.

Coaching experience in collegiate-level Esports.

QUALIFIED TO COACH OVERWATCH

Assessments

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions, a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Must be able to work nontraditional hours, including evenings and weekends.

Working Schedule

PART-TIME, intermittent on-call as needed; hours will vary to meet departmental needs.

Must be able to work nontraditional hours, including evenings and weekends.

Additional Information

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Kent State University is committed to the creation and nurturing of a diverse community of individuals through inclusive excellence. Diversity involves recognizing the value of differences and the inclusion of all members of the community including those that experience discrimination or under representation. This is a core value of the organization as we strive for a culturally diverse student body, faculty and staff that reflect the multicultural nature of Ohio, the nation, and our world.

Job Description

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr.

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.

Disclaimer

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.

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