Middle School eSports Coach - Scott MS

Indianapolis Public Schools; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a Middle School eSports Coach to lead and inspire students in the exciting world of competitive gaming. This role involves recruiting students, managing budgets, and coordinating practices and competitions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate creativity, strong relationship-building skills, and a commitment to fostering a positive environment for players. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing student engagement through innovative programs and activities, while ensuring all operations align with the school's mission and values.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with a diverse community of students, faculty, and administrators.
• Demonstrate initiative and creativity in program management.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and retain students for the eSports program.
• Organize team travel and manage the program budget.
• Conduct camps and promotional events to market the program.

Skills

Initiative

Creativity

Relationship-building

Job description

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Reports to the Director of Athletics and will work with the Director to devise a competition schedule each year and strategize on game selection.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Recruit and retain students for the eSports program.
2. Collaborate with other on-campus departments.
3. Initiate and run practice, competition, and team-building activities.
4. Oversee and manage the program budget.
5. Provide guidance and input on games selected for varsity and non-varsity competition.
6. Offer regular feedback on equipment upgrades, updates, and maintenance.
7. Coordinate off-season activities, practice schedules, and competition schedules.
8. Organize team travel when required.
9. Conduct camps, clinics, and promotional events to market the program to potential students and donors.
10. Monitor and mentor the academic and mental wellbeing of players.
11. Review agreements, contract deadlines, rules, and compliance within leagues, conferences, and affiliates.
12. Ensure all persons and functions of the program exemplify the character and mission of the school.
13. Other duties/responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work with a diverse community of students, faculty, and administrators.
• Demonstrate initiative and creativity.
• Strong relationship-building skills.

Employment Information:

• Personnel are recommended annually by the building principal and approved by the Superintendent. Compensation will be determined by the School City of Hammond agreement.
• Performance of the job will be evaluated annually.

It is the policy of the School City of Hammond not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by applicable laws.