Coordinator, Esports Program

St. Louis Community College•South County, MO

11d

About The Position

This position provides supervision and coaching for the eSports program and its game offerings. The Coordinator recruits student-athletes, directs and manages practices, coordinates competitions and game-day operations, organizes potential travel schedules, and supervises team conduct during competitions, travel, tournaments, practices, and other events where the team is represented. The role fosters a positive team atmosphere and supports student-athletes’ academic progress, retention, and graduation through mentoring and referrals to appropriate support services. The Coordinator consults with the Athletics Director on intercollegiate athletics matters, monitors academic progress and team budgets, plans and directs eSports events, advises the gaming and anime clubs, and maintains eSports facilities and equipment. The role also provides direction to assistant coaching staff, explains and enforces college policies and safety rules, and maintains required certifications and Safe College Training.

Requirements

One year of eSport coaching experience at the club, high school, or collegiate level.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Consult with the Athletics Director on intercollegiate athletics matters, including uniforms, eligibility, recruitment, safety, player retention, student conduct, equipment needs, and travel.
Monitor student-athlete study halls and academic progress, including weekly grade checks, attendance, mid-term grades, and final grades.
Monitor the District team’s athletic operating, travel, and foundation budgets, and maintain record-keeping procedures.
Plan and direct eSports practices, games, tournaments, and other events.
Serve as the club advisor to the gaming and anime clubs.
Maintain eSports facilities and equipment, including computers, gaming systems, TVs, monitors, headsets, gaming mice, and keyboards.
Provide direction to assistant coaching staff and provide feedback during the evaluation process.
Explain and enforce college policies, safety rules, and regulations for the District intercollegiate athletic team.
Maintain CPR, First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment, and other Safe College Training certifications.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Recruit student-athletes, coordinate competitions and game-day operations, organize potential travel schedules, and supervise team conduct at team activities.
Support student-athletes’ academic progress, retention, and graduation through mentoring and referrals to appropriate support services.