Esports Coach

Dallas College•Brookhaven, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Esports Coach is a lead staff position providing technical and administrative support to student-athletes and fellow coaches. The coach develops and launches Dallas College’s varsity Esports program, recruits student participants, coaches the team, devises competitive strategy, and provides input on games and tournaments. The role also supports the broader operations of Dallas College Athletics, including equipment and apparel management, scheduling and communications, event staffing, travel coordination, budgets, and professional development. The position requires regular and predictable attendance, flexible scheduling that may include evenings and weekends, and significant recruiting travel. Work is considered on-site; some positions may become eligible to apply for a hybrid arrangement after six months, subject to responsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, and college policy.

Requirements

Associate degree plus one year of experience, or high school education plus two years of experience; official transcripts are required.
At least one year of competitive Esports experience involving multiplayer online video games with team-based elements, with expert knowledge of League of Legends, Overwatch, Hearthstone, or similar games.
Strong knowledge of sports activities and the ability to guide and develop an Esports program.
Ability to coordinate game and practice scheduling with coaches and determine facility time allocations for fields, courts, weight rooms, and computer labs.
Ability to use computer technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate; ability to maintain databases and provide information for decision-making and state and federal reporting.
Ability to develop, coordinate, train, and deliver workshops and seminars, including sports skills classes, recognition events, and classroom or community presentations.
Ability to file reports on team status, successes, and shortcomings.
Strong oral and written communication, public speaking, interpersonal, customer-service, and relationship-building skills; ability to work with people from varied backgrounds across the college community.
Knowledge of the purpose of community colleges and the vision of Dallas College; affinity with the college’s mission and ability to understand NJCAA policies and philosophy.
Self-motivated, able to resolve issues independently, and able to envision and drive growth for the college’s Esports program.
Ability to work extended hours beyond the regular 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. workday, including nights and weekends; schedule may vary with sport season.
Current and valid Texas driver’s license.
Must be at least 21 years old and have three consecutive years of verifiable licensed driving history to operate passenger automobiles with no more than nine occupants on behalf of Dallas College. Additional requirements apply to passenger vans and commercial vehicles, including training and documented driving experience where applicable.
Must be able to meet the physical demands of the role, including sitting or standing for long periods, operating or demonstrating instructional equipment and technologies, speaking and hearing clearly, transporting equipment, driving to various sites, lifting objects up to approximately 50 pounds, using manual dexterity, and climbing stairs.
Will be subject to a criminal background check; some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.

Nice To Haves

Coaching or teaching experience.
Experience recruiting high school or college students.
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Develop and launch the varsity Esports program, recruit and retain student-athletes, and coach and instruct them during training, practice, and competition.
Develop team strategy and provide input on games selected for varsity competition.
Coordinate off-season, practice, and competition schedules, along with practice and game-day assignments.
Provide input on the design of the Esports facility and selection of equipment, and help maintain the facility and equipment.
Coordinate college activities and services to meet program objectives, including services such as advising, teaching, tutoring, placement, assessment, and evaluation.
Act as team leader during the Program Administrator’s absences and, in some instances, serve as an assistant coach in other sports.
Develop and coordinate athletic community programs that make use of campus facilities; run camps, clinics, and promotional events.
Manage and supervise part-time staff, students, and volunteers; attend monthly staff meetings.
Review forms and applications, recommend eligibility, and verify accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable guidelines and regulations.
Coordinate submission of weekly statistical reports to the NJCAA National office and file reports on team status and performance.
Interpret and implement Dallas College, state, federal, and NJCAA policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance.
Assist with team budgets, requisitions, and inventory of equipment, supplies, and uniforms; participate in periodic inventory activities.
Coordinate travel arrangements, including hotels and transportation, for local and out-of-town athletic events.
Support department branding through apparel planning and acquisition; develop and distribute program publicity materials such as forms, handouts, and brochures.
Pursue sponsorship opportunities within the Esports business world and develop strategic initiatives to grow the quality, visibility, and impact of athletic activities.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, and maintain conduct and program reputation consistent with Dallas College values and brand.
Complete required Dallas College professional development training hours per academic year and perform other assigned duties.