Head Coach - Esports

Illinois School District U-46; United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 is seeking a candidate to build and maintain a high-quality school Esports team, focusing on student engagement and competitive gaming. This role involves communication with parents, students, and staff while promoting a positive and motivating environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining equipment, managing paperwork, and participating in district events. A Bachelor's degree in Education or a high school diploma with related experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education preferred or High School Diploma required.
• Previous experience in related coursework required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in various forms.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a high-quality school Esports team.
• Communicate effectively with parents, students, and staff.
• Maintain high expectations for student achievement.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Public relations

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Professional Educator's License (PEL)

High School Diploma

Job description

• Position Type: Appendix F - Extra Duty/ Non-Coaching
• Date Posted: 6/18/2026
• Date Available: 08/27/2026
• Closing Date: 06/01/2027

Bargaining Unit: NAC Department/Location: High School Activities

Calendar Days: School Year Reports To: Building Athletics/Activities Director

JD Revision Date: 12/11/2023 Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

To build and maintain a high-quality school Esports team, focusing on best‑practice, student-focused activities, building involvement, and competitive gaming.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with parents, students, administrators, teacher colleagues, and community leaders.
• Maintain high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivate students to work to their highest potential.
• Maintain equipment associated with the activity.
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Cultivate a positive, harassment free, instructional culture which motivates students through the use of effective communication and constructive feedback.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and appropriate student handbook.
• 30 hours of in‑person meetings/practice
• 2 District, Conference, or Regional Contests/Events
• Participate in IHSA state series, as applicable
• Attendance at UEC Activities Summit
• Attendance at Freshman Orientation and incoming 8th Grade Night, as applicable
• Manage Finances and Administrative Paperwork for the Organization

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Education preferred
• Appropriate Professional Educator's License (PEL) preferred

-OR-

• High School Diploma required
• Related coursework and/or previous related experience required

Experience / Knowledge

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback, and to conduct conferences as needed with parents, students, administrators, or other teachers.
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.
• Display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships; demonstrate a commitment to teamwork.
• Ability and willingness to learn and refresh job skills through professional development in order to meet the changing needs of this position.
• Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent unscheduled interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, or carry heavy materials or related equipment.
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Public contact requiring appropriate business-like apparel.

Terms of Employment

• This is an Appendix F stipend position in accordance to the school year calendar.
• For Non-ETA Coaches: this position is for this year only.
• Terms of employment will be determined in collaboration with the athletic/activity director.

Postings current as of 6/24/2026 11:43:25 PM CST.

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