Job Summary

The Part-Time eSports Coach is responsible for recruiting and coaching e Sports student-athletes. This position works significantly with the student-athletes and department director as well as with admissions, financial aid staff and other campus employees.

Duties & Responsibilities

Recruits and retains students for the eSports program
Conducts coaching and instruction activities during training, practice and competition
Coordinates off-season, practice and competition schedules
Assists with team travel when necessary
Oversees camps, clinics, and promotional events
Pursues sponsorship opportunities within the eSports business world
Ensures team compliance with all league, conference, and institutional rules and regulations
Ensures that student-athlete and staff behavior, as well as program reputation, are in alignment with the institution values and mission
Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three (3) years of experience in a competitive eSports environment or related coaching and teaching experience in an educational setting
All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goaIs and objectives, policies and procedures
Experience involving multiplayer online video games with team-based elements and expert knowledge of League of Legends, Overwatch, or similar games
Ability to demonstrate a vision for a collegiate eSports program at MDC
Experience coaching or playing in collegiate eSports program preferred
Experience in recruiting preferred
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, students, and general public
Fundamental knowledge of PC Software and Gaming Hardware
Ability to travel for tournaments and competitions
Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evening and weekend assignments
Ability to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff