Assistant eSports Coach (Rocket League)

Lesley University•Cambridge, MA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Lesley University is seeking a part-time Assistant eSports Coach specializing in Rocket League to join our Athletics department. The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting with the management of the program including practice planning, recruitment, player development, and implementing competition strategies. The Assistant Coach will be responsible for supporting all aspects associated with the varsity eSports program at Lesley University, with an emphasis on the Rocket League title. In this capacity, they will assist with skill development, support VOD reviews and scrim analysis, manage live matches, and maintain knowledge of game-specific patch notes, meta shifts, and competitive scene trends. The eSports Assistant Coach (Rocket League) will work directly with the Head Coach to prepare players for collegiate and tournament-level competition, while fostering a positive, disciplined, and growth-focused team culture. They will help lead the eSports team according to NACE, NECC, and Lesley University standards, rules, and regulations. The Assistant Coach will demonstrate awareness of, commitment, and adherence to NCAA and Conference rules to help instruct and develop student-athletes; develop and implement a comprehensive recruiting strategy; make strategic decisions in contest situations; and assist with administrative responsibilities associated with program operations, including fundraising efforts and community service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (required)
Prior competitive playing or coaching experience in eSports at the collegiate, semi-pro, or professional level (required)
Experience in gameplay, managing, casting and/or coaching in the Rocket League title
Strong understanding of one+ of the additional sponsored titles at Lesley: Valorant, League of Legends, Marvel Rivals, Overwatch, Call of Duty
Ability to participate in admissions events such as Open Houses, Accepted Students Day, and other new student events
Knowledge and understanding of NACE & NECC rules, regulations, and structure
A valid U.S. driver's license or the ability to commute to practices/competitions

Responsibilities

Assisting with the management of the program including practice planning, recruitment, player development, and implementing competition strategies.
Supporting all aspects associated with the varsity eSports program at Lesley University, with an emphasis on the Rocket League title.
Assisting with skill development, supporting VOD reviews and scrim analysis, and managing live matches.
Maintaining knowledge of game-specific patch notes, meta shifts, and competitive scene trends.
Preparing players for collegiate and tournament-level competition, while fostering a positive, disciplined, and growth-focused team culture.
Helping to lead the eSports team according to NACE, NECC, and Lesley University standards, rules, and regulations.
Demonstrating awareness of, commitment, and adherence to NCAA and Conference rules to help instruct and develop student-athletes.
Developing and implementing a comprehensive recruiting strategy.
Making strategic decisions in contest situations.
Assisting with administrative responsibilities associated with program operations, including fundraising efforts and community service.