Assistant Esports Coach

Duties/Responsibilities:

(30%) Coaching & Player Development

• Assist the Head Coach with planning and conducting team practices, training sessions, and competitions.

• Provide instruction and feedback to student-athletes on gameplay, strategy, communication, teamwork, and competitive performance.

• Conduct or participate in virtual practices, team meetings, individual player meetings, and VOD/gameplay review as appropriate.

• Review gameplay and competitive performance to identify areas for improvement.

• Assist with developing individual and team training plans.

• Help establish and maintain team standards for preparation, conduct, communication, and sportsmanship.

• Provide coaching support for assigned esports titles or teams.

(25%) Competition & Team Operations

• Assist with preparation for regular-season and postseason competitions.

• Participate in recruiting activities, including campus visits, tournaments, showcases, and virtual recruiting.

• Conduct recruiting communications and meetings through appropriate virtual platforms.

• Assist with developing relationships with high school, club, and community esports programs.

• Support efforts to promote the esports program and increase program visibility.

(15%) Student-Athlete Support

• Foster a positive team culture emphasizing academic achievement, personal development, sportsmanship, and responsible participation.

• Monitor student-athlete engagement, attendance, and adherence to team expectations.

• Serve as a positive mentor and role model for student-athletes through both in-person and virtual interactions.

• Communicate concerns regarding student-athlete academic, personal, or team-related issues to the Head Coach or appropriate institutional personnel.

• Support student-athletes in balancing academic responsibilities with esports participation.

(10%) Administrative & Other Duties

• Assist with maintaining team records, statistics, schedules, scouting reports, and other program documentation.

• Assist with social media, promotional activities, and community engagement as assigned.

• Attend staff meetings and other required departmental or program meetings, either in person or virtually.

• Maintain regular communication with the Head Coach and other program staff regardless of work location.

• Maintain current knowledge of developments in collegiate esports, including competitive trends, game updates, and emerging technologies.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Director of Esports/Athletics.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience playing or coaching competitive esports.

• Strong knowledge of at least one competitive esports title.

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to effectively coach, mentor, and communicate with college-aged student-athletes in both in-person and virtual environments.

• Ability to independently manage responsibilities while working remotely.

• Reliable access to appropriate technology and internet connectivity when working remotely.

• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays as required by competition schedules.

• Commitment to academic success, sportsmanship, inclusion, and student-athlete development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Collegiate esports coaching or competitive experience.

• Experience coaching or competing in multiple esports titles.

• Experience with esports recruiting and player evaluation.

• Experience with gameplay analysis, statistics, streaming, or esports technology.

• Experience working effectively in a remote or hybrid coaching environment.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Working Conditions:

• The position may be performed in an on-campus, remote, or hybrid capacity, as determined by the Head Coach and Athletics Department based on program needs.

• Remote work may include virtual practices, gameplay and VOD review, scouting, recruiting, individual player meetings, team meetings, administrative work, and other coaching responsibilities.

• The position requires flexibility to attend in-person practices, competitions, recruiting events, team activities, and other program functions when required. Evening and weekend work is expected during competitive seasons. Occasional travel may be required for competitions, tournaments, and recruiting activities.

• When working remotely, the Assistant Coach is expected to maintain reliable communication with the Head Coach and student-athletes, participate in scheduled virtual activities, and complete assigned responsibilities in a timely and professional manner.

Supervisory Relationship:

• The Esports Assistant Coach reports directly to the Head Esports Coach and works collaboratively with athletics department staff, student-athletes, campus partners, and other members of the esports program

Applicant Instructions: 

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Compensation Pay Range:

$10/hour