Middle School eSports Coach - Scott MS

School City of Hammond; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Middle School eSports Coach to lead and inspire students in competitive gaming. This role involves recruiting students, organizing practices, and collaborating with various departments to enhance the eSports program. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of young gamers, ensuring they thrive academically and socially while enjoying the excitement of competition. If you are creative, proactive, and have a knack for building relationships, this is the perfect chance to make a significant impact in the lives of students.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Recruit and retain students for the eSports program.
• Organize team travel and manage competition schedules.
• Monitor and mentor the academic wellbeing of players.

Skills

Relationship Building

Initiative

Creativity

Job description

Join to apply for the Middle School eSports Coach - Scott MS role at School City of Hammond.

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

• Recruit and retain students for the eSports program.
• Collaborate with other on-campus departments.
• Initiate and run practice, competition, and team building activities.
• Oversee and manage program budget.
• Provide guidance and input on games selected for varsity and non-varsity competition.
• Offer regular feedback on equipment upgrades, updates, and maintenance.
• Coordinate off-season activity, practice schedules, and competition schedules.
• Organize team travel when required.
• Conduct camps, clinics, and promotional events to market the program to potential students and donors.
• Monitor and mentor the academic and mental wellbeing of players.
• Review agreements, contract deadlines, rules, and compliance within any associated league, conference, and affiliates.
• Ensure all persons and functions of the program exemplify the character and mission of the college.
• 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.