Esports Coach - Community College Faculty

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities • Austin, TX

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Riverland Community College, a proud member of the Minnesota State system, seeks a Part-Time Esports Coach to lead the Blue Devils esports program. The coach will provide instruction, mentorship, and program development for student-athletes while fostering academic success, teamwork, and sportsmanship. This position also supports the mission of the college by promoting equity, inclusion, and student engagement through competitive esports.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree with 2 years experience coaching esports -OR- High school diploma with 3-5 years coaching esports -OR- Three or more years of competitive esports playing experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by competition schedules.
• Experience with computers and IT troubleshooting.
• Experience with online gaming.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two to four years of collegiate-level competitive esports experience.
• Experience with NACE: The National Association of Collegiate Esports.
• Experience with Collegiate Esports Leagues including: League of Legends, Valorant, Rocket League, Smash Ultimate, FC, NBA2K, Madden, Fortnite, and Overwatch.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and mentor student-athletes experience at the collegiate or high school level.
• Experience in program development and promotion.
• Bilingual/multilingual fluent in Spanish, Karen, Karenni, Somali, Pohnpeian, French, Nuer, Anuak, or other languages that reflect our student body, workforce, and communities.
• Demonstrated experience working with multicultural and underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and lead regular practices, skill development sessions, and game preparation.
• Coach and supervise student-athletes during practices, competitions, and events.
• Recruit and retain student-athletes to build a strong and sustainable esports program.
• Monitor academic performance and support the holistic success of student-athletes.
• Manage scheduling, communication, and coordination of matches and events.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, conference, and national governing body rules.
• Represent Riverland Community College with professionalism and integrity.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the team and broader campus community.

Benefits

• Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees