Junior Varsity Esports Coach

Mccschools; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mason County Central High School is seeking a supportive Junior Varsity Esports Coach for the Fall and Spring seasons. The JV Esports Coach will work closely with the Varsity Head Coach to develop foundational skills in entry-level and developing student-athletes, foster team chemistry, promote good sportsmanship, and ensure a safe, inclusive esports environment.

The position emphasizes skill development, supervision of practices and matches, collaboration with the Varsity program, lab

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Passion for gaming and working with high school youth; prior coaching or gaming experience preferred.
• Familiarity with popular high school esports titles (e.g., Rocket League, Super Smash Bros., Mario Kart).
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to creating a positive, welcoming environment for all skill levels.

Responsibilities

• Skill Development: Focus on teaching core gameplay fundamentals, teamwork, spatial awareness, and strategic communication to novice and developing players.
• Practice & Game Supervision: Assist with conducting structured practices, intrasquad scrimmages, and JV league match days.
• Program Collaboration: Work in alignment with the Varsity Esports Coach to implement consistent team values, rules, and strategy across both levels.
• Lab Maintenance: Help supervise the esports room, ensuring respectful care of gaming PCs, consoles, peripherals, and facility rules.
• Academic & Character Monitoring: Support student success by emphasizing academic eligibility, time management, and positive digital citizenship.
• Player Promotion: Help evaluate player progress and readiness for potential promotion to the Varsity roster.

Skills

Communication

Coaching

Passion for gaming

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
  
• Date Posted:
  10/27/2026
  
• Location:
  High School
  
• Date Available:
  11/04/2026
  
• Closing Date:
  11/03/2026
  

Position Overview

Mason County Central High School is seeking a supportive and enthusiastic Junior Varsity (JV) Esports Coach for the Fall and Spring seasons. The JV Esports Coach will work closely with the Varsity Head Coach to develop foundational skills in entry-level and developing student-athletes, foster team chemistry, promote good sportsmanship, and ensure a safe, inclusive esports environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Skill Development: Focus on teaching core gameplay fundamentals, teamwork, spatial awareness, and strategic communication to novice and developing players.
• Practice & Game Supervision: Assist with conducting structured practices, intrasquad scrimmages, and JV league match days.
• Program Collaboration: Work in alignment with the Varsity Esports Coach to implement consistent team values, rules, and strategy across both levels.
• Lab Maintenance: Help supervise the esports room, ensuring respectful care of gaming PCs, consoles, peripherals, and facility rules.
• Academic & Character Monitoring: Support student success by emphasizing academic eligibility, time management, and positive digital citizenship.
• Player Promotion: Help evaluate player progress and readiness for potential promotion to the Varsity roster.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Passion for gaming and working with high school youth; prior coaching or gaming experience preferred.
• Familiarity with popular high school esports titles (e.g., Rocket League, Super Smash Bros., Mario Kart).
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to creating a positive, welcoming environment for all skill levels.
• Ability to pass required district background checks and onboarding standards.

Application Procedure: Online Internal or External application available at www.mccschools.org

• Current staff members mustcomplete an Internal Application and include or attachaletter of interest, and experience.
• All others must complete an External Applicationand upload supporting materials.

Selection Procedure:

• Athletic Director and selection committee will review and interview selected candidates

NOTE: Assignment start dateis contingent upon completion of background check and Board approval