Esports Head Coach
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Athletics
Westchester Community College (WCC) is the county’s largest educational institution. It is a true community unto itself, reflecting the cultural and economic diversity of the area. The college is committed to providing the highest quality educational experience that is fully representative of the college community’s diversity. The student body represents a wide spectrum of cultures and ethnicities. The college also provides affordable, quality education to the community and dates back to 1946. The campus is comprised of a vast 218-acre location in Valhalla. Each year, approximately 24,000 students come to the college to continue their educational journeys.
Mission of the Athletics Department
The mission of the Athletic Department is to serve the needs of our Student-Athletes by providing quality athletic programs that promotes the athletic development and retention of athletes. The department is also committed to supporting academics and complying with the academic standards of national and regional athletic associations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the Director of Athletics, the Assistant Cross Country Coach is responsible for assisting the head coach in leading, administering and managing all aspects of a competitive varsity cross country program. In addition, the following responsibilities are also included:
Responsibilities of all coaches include but are not limited to:
- Training and teaching the student athletes in the techniques and strategies soccer along with the core values of sportsmanship, integrity and positive conduct
- Driving to and from athletic contests in team vans where applicable.
- Recruiting and retention of quality student-athletes
- Assisting with academic support and continuing eligibility of student-athletes
- Assisting with equipment management
- Reporting game scores and competition results and statistics where applicable
- Assisting with the coordinating of transportation, requesting meal money, entry fees, travel itinerary, compiling stats, & other duties as assigned
- Communicating with athletic staff and student athletes
- Attend scheduled staff & coaches meetings
- Developing and attending community service events
- Attending annual Athletic Banquet (early to mid-May)
- Adhering to policies set forth in the WCC Athletics Coach’s Handbook
The ideal candidate will have previous college coaching experience in Esports at the High School level or higher. They must also possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills, communicate effectively (verbal and written), have the ability to multi-task and operate within an extremely motivated, team oriented atmosphere. Additional responsibilities will also be assigned by the Director of Athletics when necessary.
This is a part-time, seasonal position with year round responsibilities yet the bulk of the workload is associated between September and May. This position requires a strong emphasis on the recruitment of academically qualified and motivated student-athletes.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Recruitment will remain open until the position is filled.
SALARY: Open
TO APPLY: Please send cover letter, resume and three professional references to:
Michael Belfiore
Director, Athletics