Internal Position Only: e-Sports Coach (High School)

Central High School; Victoria (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

LCPS Central High School requests an Esports Coach for the Victoria, Virginia area. This internal position guides the school esports program, organizes practices and competitions, and ensures alignment with VHSL rules and LCPS policies.

The coach will supervise students, recruit and roster players, teach game strategy and teamwork, and collaborate with administration and technology staff to support equipment, software, and digital citizenship.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of or interest in competitive esports and gaming.
• Previous coaching, esports, gaming, technology, or experience working with students preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively with middle and/or high school students.
• Ability to learn and understand the games, competition platforms, rules, and procedures used by the esports program.
• Willingness to complete required LCPS and VHSL training, including applicable esports rules clinics.
• Ability to provide appropriate student supervision and promote a positive and inclusive team environment.
• Must meet all LCPS requirements for employment and/or supplemental coaching positions.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and supervises esports practices, matches, competitions, and other team activities.
• Recruits students and assists with team selection, organization, and roster management.
• Provides instruction in game strategy, teamwork, communication, sportsmanship, and responsible online behavior.
• Maintains knowledge of LCPS and VHSL rules, regulations, and competition procedures.
• Monitors student eligibility and participation requirements.
• Coordinates competition schedules, team registrations, rosters, and other program requirements with school administration.
• Works collaboratively with school administration and technology staff regarding equipment, software, network access, and other technology needs.
• Assists with the proper use, care, inventory, and security of esports equipment and gaming systems.
• Promotes responsible use of school technology and appropriate digital citizenship.
• Communicates effectively with students, parents/guardians, administrators, staff, and other participating schools as appropriate.
• Establishes and maintains expectations for student conduct, teamwork, attendance, and sportsmanship.
• Promotes a positive team culture that reflects the expectations and values of Lunenburg County Public Schools.
• Attends required meetings, training sessions, playoffs, championships, and other program-related activities.
• Performs other duties related to the esports program as assigned by the principal or designee.

Skills

High school diploma

Esports interest

Coaching experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Student supervision

Digital citizenship

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Internal Position Only: e-Sports Coach (High School)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position: Esports Coach (Internal Only-Current LCPS Staff)
Location: Lunenburg Middle School / Central High School
Reports To: Principal and/or Designee, Atheletic Director
Position Type: Supplemental/Coaching Position

JOB GOAL

To provide leadership, supervision, and instruction for the school esports program while promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, communication, strategic thinking, responsible digital citizenship, and positive student participation. The Esports Coach will organize and oversee practices and competitions and ensure that the program operates in accordance with LCPS expectations and applicable VHSL requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS (LCPS Employee)

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of or interest in competitive esports and gaming.
• Previous coaching, esports, gaming, technology, or experience working with students preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively with middle and/or high school students.
• Ability to learn and understand the games, competition platforms, rules, and procedures used by the esports program.
• Willingness to complete required LCPS and VHSL training, including applicable esports rules clinics.
• Ability to provide appropriate student supervision and promote a positive and inclusive team environment.
• Must meet all LCPS requirements for employment and/or supplemental coaching positions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organizes and supervises esports practices, matches, competitions, and other team activities.
• Recruits students and assists with team selection, organization, and roster management.
• Provides instruction in game strategy, teamwork, communication, sportsmanship, and responsible online behavior.
• Maintains knowledge of and follows applicable LCPS and VHSL rules, regulations, and competition procedures.
• Monitors student eligibility and participation requirements.
• Provides appropriate supervision of students during all practices, competitions, and team activities.
• Coordinates competition schedules, team registrations, rosters, and other program requirements with school administration.
• Works collaboratively with school administration and technology staff regarding equipment, software, network access, and other technology needs.
• Assists with the proper use, care, inventory, and security of esports equipment and gaming systems.
• Promotes responsible use of school technology and appropriate digital citizenship.
• Communicates effectively with students, parents/guardians, administrators, staff, and other participating schools as appropriate.
• Establishes and maintains expectations for student conduct, teamwork, attendance, and sportsmanship.
• Promotes a positive team culture that reflects the expectations and values of Lunenburg County Public Schools.
• Attends required meetings, training sessions, playoffs, championships, and other program-related activities.
• Performs other duties related to the esports program as assigned by the principal or designee.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Supplemental position. Practices and competitions will generally occur outside of the regular school day. Additional time may be required for competitions, playoffs, championships, meetings, and other program activities.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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