Assistant Coach, eSports/Gaming (Coed)/Graduate Assistant (33752)

Job Details

Job Location : UHSP main campus - St. Louis, MO

Position Type : Full-time staff

Education Level : Bachelors Degree

Travel Percentage : Up to 25%

Job Category : Athletics - Coaching, fitness or administration

Summary

Have you wanted to use your passion for athletics to get you into coaching collegiate sports? University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis is currently seeking a graduate assistant/assistant coach for eSports. This entry level coaching position is a fantastic way to break into collegiate coaching. The position is primarily focused on instructing student-athletes in how to perform their sport. By working closely with the head coach, assistant coaches focus on player and team sport-specific skills and in-game coaching. Secondary duties include supporting the head coach in aspects of recruiting, planning, and team management and other athletic department duties. The assistant coach position is a full-time position with a monthly stipend, housing and meal plan and insurance benefits. Assistant coaches are required to reside on-campus.

The eutecticsports participate in National Associate of Collegiate eSports (NACE) for eSports and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) sports as a member of the https://amcsportsonline.com/. Teams include men's and women's eSports, basketball, soccer, cross-country, track and field, volleyball and tennis as well as women's softball.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role you will need:

Bachelors degree preferably in education, or fitness and recreations, sports management, or exercise science. Preference for enrollment in a sports education, or sports/recreation related management program.
Playing experience at a collegiate level strongly preferred
Professional and leadership acumen: ability to learn NACE and conference rules and regulations
Excellent communication with players, recruits and parents; understanding the demanding academic climate at UHSP; ability to assess student behavior/athletic ability; appropriate behavior befitting an empathetic authority figure in a university setting
Drivers license and transportation for off-campus practice facilities

If this sounds like the job for you here is information on how to apply:

Follow the simple steps to apply online and submit a cover letter, resume/CV and references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

AA/EOE Statement:

University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis values the benefits of a diverse student body and workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. The University's employment policy shall be supported through a continuing affirmative action commitment that embodies the standards of equal employment opportunities for all persons. EOE/M/F/Veteran/Disabled.

University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/M/F/Veteran/Disabled