Head eSports Coach

North Polk Community School District; United States; On-site; USD 5,000 - 7,000; Full time

Job summary

North Polk High School in Alleman, IA, is seeking a Head eSports coach/sponsor to lead and support the esports program within its activities department. The position is based at the high school in the Des Moines metro area and reports to the High School Activities Director.

The role carries an annual compensation of $6,000 and requires adherence to all applicable rules, with emphasis on strong moral conduct and positive influence on student-athletes.

Qualifications

• Valid Iowa coaching endorsement or authorization (required for athletic coaching, not required for sponsor roles)
• Demonstrate aptitude for performing tasks listed
• Exhibit high moral values and be able to serve as a favorable example to young people

Responsibilities

• Keep abreast of new ideas and techniques in the field assigned.
• Be knowledgeable of rules and regulations as well as changes that occur.
• Inventory, selection, care and maintenance of equipment.
• Coach individual participants in the skill areas necessary for excellent achievement in the activity involved, as assigned.
• Carry out duties as assigned in the activity involved as it would pertain to clerical work, strategy meetings, equipment issue and return, facility preparations and supervision.
• Support the program by abiding by policies and rules which are set forth to help maintain growth of the total activities program at all levels.

Skills

Coaching endorsement

Job description

The North Polk Community School District is a progressive educational community located in the Des Moines metro area just north of Ankeny serving the communities of Alleman, Elkhart, Polk City, and Sheldahl. The District proudly serves over 2200 learners from preschool through 12th grade in five buildings (West Elementary, PK through 2nd; Big Creek Elementary, 3-5th; Central Elementary, PK through 5th, Middle School, 6th-8th; and High School, 9th-12th).

North Polk High School, located in Alleman, is seeking to hire a Head eSports coach/sponsor.

Compensation

$6,000 annually

Position Criteria

• Valid Iowa coaching endorsement or authorization (required for all athletic coaching, not required for sponsor roles)
• Demonstrate aptitude for performing tasks listed
• Exhibit high moral values and be able to serve as a favorable example to young people

Performance Criteria

• Keep abreast of new ideas and techniques in the field assigned.
• Be knowledgeable of rules and regulations as well as changes that occur.
• Inventory, selection, care and maintenance of equipment.
• Coach individual participants in the skill areas necessary for excellent achievement in the activity involved, as assigned.
• Carry out duties as assigned in the activity involved as it would pertain to clerical work, strategy meetings, equipment issue and return, facility preparations and supervision.
• Support the program by abiding by policies and rules which are set forth to help maintain growth of the total activities program at all levels.

All applications must include a minimum of 3 completed references. Please contact the High School Activities Director, Matt Eichhorn, with any questions.