Head Club Coach, Esports

High Point University; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

High Point University is seeking a collaborative Head Coach for the HPU Club Esports program to assist in leading, coordinating and developing competitive teams in line with the university’s vision, mission and values. This role supports the Head Coach and helps create an environment that nurtures students as athletes and community members.

Responsibilities include program design, coach development, recruitment, training plans, and event scheduling; coordinating with the Athletic Director to

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.
• Experience coaching and working with students with diverse skills and goals.
• Certified as necessary; validity of First Aid with CPR/C AED where required.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to plan and implement training and competition protocols.
• Experience coordinating and managing program activities.

Responsibilities

• Club Program Management and Development: designs and implements an Esports program to develop players; works with the Athletic Director on a 3-year plan.
• Coaching and Athlete Development: coaches all members; establishes training plans; recruits athletes; maintains records and schedules.
• Communication: disseminates information with the athletic department; publicizes timelines on website and social media.
• Equipment: coordinates equipment needs with the Athletic Director and Head Coach.

Skills

Coaching experience

Student mentorship

Communication

Team leadership

Safety procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Social media

Job description

The HPU Club Esports Head Coach shall be responsible for supporting the Head Coach in all efforts of leading, coordinating and coaching the competitive club Esports program, in a manner consistent with High Point University’s vision, mission and values and within the designated budget. The HPU Club Esports Head Coach has the opportunity to create an environment that nurtures the development of students as athletes and as members of the community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.
• Experience and Training: Experience coaching and working with students who have a range of skill levels, goals and abilities (including those with high-performance goals and those who seek being a team member) Certified as necessary Valid First Aid certificate (minimum Basic First Aid with CPR C/AED) Valid Driver’s License Experience planning and implementing training plans and competition and selection protocols Experience managing and coordinating
• Knowledge, Skills, Ability: Demonstrated ability to coach sound techniques Competent in current technologies Familiar with safety rules and procedures Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), and social media

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Club Program Management and Development Designs and implements an Esports program to develop players. This includes establishing goals, undefined Recruits, hires, orients, supervises, and mentors the team leaders to create an effective oversight plan. Works with the Athletic Director to develop a 3-year program plan and implement.
• Coaching and Athlete Development Coaches all members of the HPU Club Esports Program for the Fall and Spring Semesters. Establishes consistent and transparent training plans and selection and athlete monitoring protocols. Recruits athletes to the program. Connects at least twice each week to ensure program strength. Organizes and maintains up to date registration, contact and medical information. Arranges all aspects of Esports matches and schedule with the department.
• Communication In cooperation with the athletic department, maintain and disseminate information, including registration process and timelines (comprehensive of publicizing on Website and Social Media). Ensures that the High Point University Vision, Mission, Values and Policies (especially with regard to safety and equipment) are understood and adhered to by all athletes.
• Equipment Informs Athletic Director of all equipment and other needs of the program. Liaises with Athletic Director and Head coach to ensure equipment is in working order.

COMPETENCIES

• Leading People: Motivating for peak performance; promoting empowerment & developing others; Building team orientation.
• Achieving Results: Vision and goal setting; Planning, organizing, coordinating
• Personal Effectiveness: Fostering trust; Flexibility; Initiative and results orientation; Integrity and self-control
• Interpersonal: Communicating effectively & listening, understanding and responding; Teamwork and cooperation

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Candidate must have the ability to work effectively and independently with students (with minimal supervision) in a dynamic and flexible environment. At High Point University the faculty and staff are devoted to ensuring every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people.

High Point University is a God, family and country school.

High Point University does not sponsor H1-B Visas.

High Point University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses.