E-Sports Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Distinguishing Features of The Class

The work involves responsibility for supervising and facilitating e-sports and electronic gaming activities for youth and teens within a municipal recreation facility. An employee in this class provides instruction and coaching in a variety of electronic games and e-sports activities while promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, positive digital citizenship, and responsible gaming practices. The incumbent assists with organizing structured recreational programming, leagues, tournaments, and special events and ensures that gaming equipment and facilities are used safely and appropriately. The employee adapts activities and instruction based on the ages, interests, and skill levels of participants. General supervision is received from a higher-level recreation employee or administrator. Does related work as required.

• Provides supervision, instruction, and coaching to youth and teens participating in e-sports and electronic gaming activities;

• Organizes and facilitates structured e-sports activities appropriate to the age, interests, and skill levels of participants;

• Motivates participants to actively engage in gaming activities and develop individual and team-based skills;

• Organizes and promotes participation in various e-sports genres, including strategy, team-based, and individual games;

• Explains gaming strategies, techniques, rules, equipment use, and responsible gaming practices;

• Promotes teamwork, sportsmanship, respect, perseverance, and positive digital citizenship among participants;

• Establishes and enforces appropriate rules of conduct to maintain an orderly, safe, and inclusive recreational environment;

• Enforces digital safety practices and ensures the appropriate use and care of gaming equipment;

• Prepares and sets up gaming equipment and facilities for recreational activities, leagues, tournaments, and special events;

• Greets new participants, explains gaming rules and etiquette, and encourages participation in scheduled activities;

• Adapts instructional methods and activities based on participants' skill levels, abilities, and interests;

• Assists participants in preparing for e-sports leagues, tournaments, competitions, and other organization-wide activities;

• Communicates with supervisory staff regarding program schedules, leagues, tournaments, special events, equipment needs, and participant concerns;

• Monitors gaming equipment and reports equipment issues or maintenance needs to appropriate staff;

• Assists with other recreational activities and supervisory responsibilities within the recreation center as assigned;

• May assist with e-sports activities or events at other City recreation facilities.

• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and demonstrated knowledge of e-sports and electronic gaming.

• Experience working with, supervising, coaching, or instructing youth and teens in a structured recreational, educational, or similar setting is preferred.

• College coursework or formal training in recreation, education, e-sports, gaming, technology, or a closely related field is preferred.

The Affirmative Action Policy of the City of Syracuse is to provide equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, age (18 and over), marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity or gender expression, sexual or affectional preference or orientation, or any other classified group within the protected class. The City also complies with 31 CFR part 51. If you have a disability for which you wish special accommodation to be made, contact the Office of Human Resources at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com or View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

All offers of employment will be contingent on the successful completion of a background check and/or drug screen.