Assistant Esports Coach - Overwatch (Part-time)

Indiana Wesleyan University•Marion, IA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Esports Coach – Overwatch position will oversee the IWU Overwatch program by attending all practices, matches, and team events, providing constructive feedback for improvement, managing rosters, and working individually with student-athletes to ensure progress and growth. The Assistant Esports Coach – Overwatch will also be responsible for working with the Head Esports Coach to monitor the academic progress of the members of the Overwatch team. They must also ensure that the students they oversee can grow within the Athletic Department’s motto of Both/And, as well as the Esports team’s core values of Kindness, Belonging, Integrity, Humility and Courage.

Requirements

Must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.
Should have some level of experience in coaching Overwatch that includes recruiting student-athletes, marketing, scheduling, equipment budgeting/management, and facility care
Must demonstrate a mature and expressive Christian faith commitment
Needs to passionately support and articulate the University's mission and vision for athletics within the context of that mission
Must subscribe to the principles and lifestyle of the Wesleyan Church
Knowledge of Overwatch, including character matchups, techniques, and combos, along with a willingness to continue to learn the game
Commitment to the Both/And motto and the core values of IWU Esports

Responsibilities

Support the spiritual development of each player through intentional discipleship strategies, maximizing the team's potential/abilities, keeping athletes eligible, and retaining athletes through graduation
Ensure spiritual, physical, emotional, mental, and social welfare of student-athletes
Develop, manage, and successfully lead the Overwatch Team including practices, scheduling, assisting the Head Coach in recruiting, equipment management, and appropriate social media involvement
Ensure adherence with established institutional NECC compliance rules, policies, and procedures as well as ethical standards of behavior
Ensure satisfactory academic performance of student-athletes
Manage all department fund-raising and booster events in accordance with University, NECC expectations, and institutional rules, policies, and procedures
Participate in long-range planning and assessment, attend all departmental training sessions and meetings, read and comply with all departmental policy manuals
Work closely with the Head Esports Coach to ensure proper upkeep of athletic facilities
Opportunity to develop sport camps and conferences as fundraisers and compensation supplement
Build a Overwatch Team on the foundation of a disciple-making culture
Counsel with Overwatch Student-Athletes and refer as necessary regarding spiritual, personal, emotional, or academic problems
Participate as requested in committees, councils, or professional organizations that pertain to this position.
Attendance at chapel services is encouraged
Maintain a professional image and manner consistent with Indiana Wesleyan University's mission and goals.
Support the policies of the student handbook with integrity
Work within the Athletic Department to foster an environment of cooperation and unity
Attend and lead five Overwatch practices, matches or team events each week during the Fall and Spring Semesters, unless explicitly given an exemption.
Must be able to attend all practices and matches in-person at the Esports Facility on the Marion Campus
Encourage and facilitate growth for the Overwatch team in five key areas: Overwatch, Physical Health, Mental Health, Academic Health, Spiritual Health
Lead at least two full esports team Bible studies each semester
Assist the Head Esports Coach in recruitment of talented and mission-oriented Overwatch players