The Director / Head Coach of Esports will be responsible for recruiting qualified students for competitive varsity level teams in a variety of game platforms, scheduling and coaching intercollegiate matches and tournaments, scheduling practice preparation, and scheduling the training lab/arena with time for walk-ins interested in esports. The director/coach must demonstrate a vision for a collegiate esports program at Michigan Technological University.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)
- Recruit qualified student-athletes for participation on a varsity esports team.
- Monitor and assist with the academic success and graduation of esport student-athletes.
- Assist with student-athlete discipline as needed, foster an environment with sportsmanship and accountability.
- Preparing esport student-athletes for NACE and other competition and tournaments.
- Developing, preparing and executing fall and spring practice schedules and competition. Communicate practice times and event times with team members.
- Instructing, teaching and coaching student-athletes on game strategies and performance principles during practice and competition.
- Ensuring that the competitive varsity level and club level meets annual squad size number.
- Ensuring that program recruitment activities adhere to University and NACE Policies and Procedures.
- Ensuring player eligibility in all collegiate leagues and competition and maintenance of player records that demonstrate eligibility.
- Development of schedules for competitions that are fiscally efficient and spectator friendly.
- Effectively uses fiscal resources to coordinate team travel, recruiting and scholarships.
- Serving as the primary spokesperson for the esports program in the community.
- Foster, grow partnerships with other schools, businesses, and potential supporters of the esport program.
- Representing the University at conferences, regional, state and national meetings relating specifically to esports.
- Creation and maintenance of inventory for uniforms, supplies and equipment.
- Preventive maintenance of physical resources.
- Ensuring that all surfaces are kept clean and equipment is sanitized and disinfected as needed.
- Ensure that facility and equipment is properly secured at all times.
- Must have competitive level experience with multiplayer online video games.
- Expert knowledge of League of Legends or similar games.
- Assist with special events of the athletic department.
- Knowledge of NACE rules and regulations.
- May have other video technology related duties assigned as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Education (minimum requirements)
- Bachelor’s Degree in any field required. Master’s Degree Preferred.
Required Experience (minimum requirements)
- A minimum of 3 years of related experience in competitive gaming or closely related field.
- Ability to operate computer equipment in ESports Lab/Arena including knowledge of gaming platforms and supporting websites. Ability to troubleshoot equipment for optimal gaming experience
Desirable Education and/or Experience
- Experience working in collegiate setting.
- Public speaking experience.
- Experience with social media.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities (minimum requirements)
- Possess a valid driver’s license and meet Michigan Tech University’s vehicle use requirements. Eligible to rent a car via the university’s account when/as needed.
- Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
- Excellent organization and prioritization skills.
- Demonstrated willingness and ability to travel and work flexible hours.
Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment
Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 3 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.
Required University Training:
Employee Safety Overview
Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
Annual Data Security Training
Background Check:
Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.
