The timeline for filling this job is:
- Applications will be taken until the job is filled.
- Interviews will begin as soon as qualified applicants are identified and continue until a hiring decision is made.
- Position begins October 15, 2018.
We will NOT check personal references or present and past employers without first notifying you of our intent to do so.
KWU is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we will acknowledge receipt of your application as soon as we receive it.
MAJOR OFFICE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Athletics is responsible for operations of 24 athletics teams, meeting the requirements of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) and Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) regulations. The program recruits students to meet roster minimums; focuses on retention by providing an outstanding student-athlete experience and counseling students appropriately on academic and other issues; enhances the physical, mental and social development of the student-athletes through rigorous practices, appropriate competition and off-field activities including community service; and provides a connection point for the campus, alumni and Salina community to the university.
POSITION’S DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Esports program is expected to recruit student-athletes that can be successful academically, socially and athletically at Kansas Wesleyan University, meeting a minimum roster size of 15 unique student-athletes each year; instruct and prepare the student-athletes for NACE, Tespa and other competition and tournaments; schedule and coach intercollegiate matches and tournaments, including an active junior varsity schedule; counsel the student-athletes on academic, athletic and social issues; coordinate a team community service program; provide a connection point for outreach to the campus, alumni and Salina community.
POSITION’S SUMMARY: The position is responsible for recruiting and coaching Esports student-athletes.
POSITION WORKS WITH: Works significantly with the student-athletes and sports information director. Also works with
other head coaches, admissions and financial aid staff and other athletics staff members.
POSITION’S STAFF AUTHORITY: None
POSITION’S BUDGET AUTHORITY: Oversight of the Esports budget
POSITIONS PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Office, weight room and Esports practice and competition facilities.
POSITION’S UNUSUAL HAZARDS OR WORKING CONDITIONS: None
POSITION’S EQUIPMENT: University phone, laptop computer, coaching tools and apparel.
POSITION’S WORK SCHEDULE: Flexible full-time schedule (normal office hours 8 am to 5 pm), arranged around teaching/coaching student athletes, recruiting, scheduled team practice and competition times, and staff meetings.
POSITION’S TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Significant travel for recruiting, as well as with the team for tournaments.
POSITION’S ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Teaching/Coaching (50%)
- Instruct, teach and coach student-athletes during practice and competition.
- Conduct video analysis and instruction as a teaching and preparation tool.
- Plans practice and/or competition strategy.
Recruiting (30%)
- Identify, evaluate and recruit potential team members to KWU, recording transactions in Front Rush or similar
university provided recruiting software. - Retain current KWU students as team members
- Ensures that program meets annual squad size number (currently 15)
- Ensures program recruiting activities adhere to University and NACE Policies and Procedures
Administration (15%)
Ensures ongoing eligibility of student athletes in the Esports program and monitors their academic program. Targets include a 3.00 team GPA and a 90 percent graduation rate for student-athletes that exhaust eligibility at Kansas Wesleyan.
- Provides schedules for competitions that are fiscally efficient and spectator friendly.
- Conducts inventories of uniforms, supplies and equipment to ensure effective maintenance of physical resources.
- Effectively uses fiscal resources to coordinate team travel and recruiting.
- Insures that the program participates in at least one Champions of Character activity annually.
- Serves as the primary spokesperson for the program in the community, leading at least two team community service projects annually and participating in at least one addition project personally.
- Participates in campus service and leadership opportunities regularly, serving in at least three annually.
- Represents the University at conference, regional, state and national meetings relating specifically to Esports.
- Works with the SID to provide accurate data for individual and team accomplishments, as well as game scores.
- Provides reports and documentation when required by the Director of Athletics
POSITION’S OTHER DUTIES (5%):
- Provides reports and documentation when required by the Director of Athletics
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics
POSITION’S PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND STANDARDS:
This section lists the specific performance measures and standards (goals) upon which this position’s performance will be evaluated. Actual performance standards (goals) for each performance measure will be set in consultation with the position holder.
- Recruiting – sufficient recruiting contacts and evaluations to insure that the minimum roster size is achieved as of the
20th day of the fall semester. - Athletic Success – program regularly qualifies for NACE, Tespa and College League of Legends post-season events.
- Engagement – that the program or the coach meets the above requirements for campus, community and alumni
engagement. - Student-Athlete Welfare – positive program comments in the annual review by student-athletes
- University Contribution – the coach, the staff and the student-athletes contribute positively to the university.
EDUCATION:
- MINIMUM REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree.
- PREFERRED: Master’s degree
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:
- MINIMUM REQUIRED:
- First Aid/CPR certification (must be active within 60 days of employment); NAIA Champions of Character Character-Driven Coaches online course and Blood Borne Pathogen online training (both must be completed within 60 days of employment); Valid driver’s license.
- PREFERRED: None
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- MINIMUM REQUIRED: Coaching or teaching experience, at least one year competitive Esports experience involving multiplayer online video games with team-based elements and expert knowledge of League of Legends or similar game. Ability to demonstrate a vision for a collegiate Esports program at Kansas Wesleyan.
- PREFERRED: Experience coaching or playing in collegiate Esports program. Experience in recruiting. Expert knowledge
of other collegiate Esports titles such as Overwatch, etc.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, and ATTITUDES – KSAA’S:
MINIMUM REQUIRED
- Philosophical alignment with the mission and vision of Kansas Wesleyan University.
- Demonstrable teamwork and team building skills.
- Demonstrable priority setting and organizational skills.
PREFERRED
- None
To apply for this position you should submit an application, cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae. Please email your application materials to the email address linked below (preferred method) or mail the same to The Office of Human Resources, Campus Box 33, Kansas Wesleyan University, 100 E. Claflin, Salina, KS 67401-6196. In your cover letter please pay special attention to matching your actual qualifications to the required qualifications listed in this Job Description. If emailing, make sure you reference the position title on the subject line of your email.