Part-Time E-Sports Head Coach

Alvin College • Alvin College, TX

41d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a Part-Time position that supports the Alvin College FINZ E-Sports Team. The E-Sports Head Coach coaches, mentors, and recruits student competitors while supporting team practices, competitions, program operations, and student success. This position promotes academic achievement, teamwork, sportsmanship, and a positive competitive environment while maintaining NJCAA Esports compliance. This position is limited to no more than 19 hours per week.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or at least 60 earned college credit hours
• Six (6) months of experience participating in, coaching, managing, or supporting organized E-Sports, gaming, athletics, student activities, or related programs
• Knowledge of competitive gaming platforms and team-based competition
• Ability to work evenings and weekends and travel as required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common gaming platforms and software.
• Ability to travel and work away from campus as needed; requires a valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and access to dependable transportation.
• Working knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and the ability to use them responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with organizational guidelines.
• Requires the provision of official transcripts and/or certifications within (30) days of hire.
• Applicants with academic credentials from non-U.S. accredited institutions are required to have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. "equivalency."
• This position requires a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Two (2) years of coaching experience
• Experience coaching or competing in collegiate, amateur, or organized E-Sports leagues
• Experience working with college-age students or organizing tournaments, gaming events, or online communities
• Bilingual – English/Spanish

Responsibilities

• Recruit, coach, mentor, and develop student competitors while promoting academic success, teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, and retention
• Conduct practices and training sessions; evaluate player performance and provide feedback to strengthen individual and team performance
• Coordinate practices, scrimmages, tournaments, competitions, and E-Sports events and supervise students during program activities
• Support recruitment, outreach, social media, campus events, and community engagement to promote the E-Sports program
• Maintain program records, schedules, rosters, player statistics, and other documentation required for NJCAA Esports compliance
• Assist with gaming equipment, peripherals, inventory, and facilities and coordinate technical needs with Information Technology
• Maintain knowledge of competitive gaming trends, collegiate E-Sports practices, league rules, and applicable College policies
• Represent the College at competitions, tournaments, recruitment activities, and other program events
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree