Head Esports Coach

Occupational Summary The Head Esports Coach reports to the Director of Athletics and is responsible for developing and launching the varsity eSports program, recruiting student‑players, managing the budget, overseeing general operations, coaching, and building the program identity. The Head Esports Coach will instruct student‑players in the rules and fundamentals of eSports. This is a part‑time position. Responsibilities Direct all aspects of the coaching and management of an eSports program. Initiate and run practice, competition, and team‑building activities. Oversee the recruiting and retention of qualified student‑players. Instruct 1 credit hour course(s) per semester within the Department of Athletics. Demonstrate a working knowledge of and ability to comply with any associated league, and institutional rules and regulations. Monitor and mentor the academic and mental well‑being of players. Manage the program within its established budget. Schedule and conduct regular practice sessions to ensure student‑players are prepared for competition. Arrange a competitive game schedule with approval by the Director of Athletics. Coordinate off‑season activity, practice schedules, and competition schedules. Develop strategies to motivate maximum level of individual and team athletic performance and appropriate personal and social conduct within the mission of Newman University. Provide guidance and input on games selected for varsity and non‑varsity competition. Communicate with IT on equipment upgrades, updates, and maintenance. Participate and assist with fundraising, promotional, and public relations events within the community including on‑campus and off‑campus events, specifically including booster club activities and community engagement/service projects. Organize team travel when required with approval of the Director of Athletics. Plan, conduct, and manage camps, clinics, or leagues, as appropriate, to help market the program to potential students and donors. Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Athletics. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. Experience with competitive eSports involving team‑based multiplayer online video games. Must possess a valid driver’s license and pass a motor vehicle check. Expert knowledge of multiple games, including a combination of League of Legends, Overwatch, Rocket League, CS:GO, etc. Possess knowledge of Windows 10 and 11 operating systems, game console operation, and related accessories. Possess knowledge of standard audio/visual connections. Effective leadership and strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to work with a diverse community of students, faculty, administrators, and professional colleagues. Ability to operate a program within budget parameters. Strong relationship‑building skills. Ability to work evenings and weekends, as necessary. Must be willing to be certified in First aid and CPR. Physical Requirements Position requires durability. Health and safety factors include injuries from field/court related activities and training responsibilities. Expectations Employees are expected to exhibit a high degree of personal integrity in support of the University’s mission. As a member of the NCAA, individuals employed by or associated with a member institution to administer, conduct or coach intercollegiate athletics shall act with honesty and sportsmanship at all times so that intercollegiate athletics as a whole, their institutions and they, as individuals, represent the honor and dignity of fair play and the generally recognized high standards associated with wholesome competitive sports. (See Bylaw 10 for more specific ethical‑conduct standards that apply to all institutional staff members and student‑athletes.) Institutional staff members found in violation of NCAA regulations shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures, including suspension of pay or termination of employment for significant or repetitive violations, whether such violations occurred at the certifying institution or during the individual’s previous employment at another member institution. It shall be the responsibility of the head coach to promote an atmosphere of compliance within the program and to monitor the activities regarding compliance of all assistant coaches and other administrators within the program who report directly or indirectly to the head coach (Bylaw 11.1.2). The previously mentioned statements and summary describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel in this job. Legal and Equal Opportunities Statements Newman University participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I‑9 information to confirm that new employees are authorized to work in the U.S. US Immigration law protects legally‑authorized workers from discrimination based on citizenship status and national origin. Newman University is committed to hiring faculty and staff members that reflect the diversity of our region and to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees, according to all applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies and agencies. In keeping this commitment, it is the policy of Newman University to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, local human rights commission activity, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a qualified protected veteran. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Newman University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with a disability in completing the application form or in the interview process. Please notify the Human Resources Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io in advance so necessary arrangements can be made. #J-18808-Ljbffr Newman University