Esports Coach

Mountain Gateway Community College - Alleghany, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Alleghany, VA

About the position

The Esports Coach at Mountain Gateway Community College is responsible for leading and developing the college's esports program. This part-time position involves coaching student athletes, promoting academic and athletic success, and representing the college in a professional manner. The coach will also be involved in recruitment, fundraising, and compliance with NJCAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Represent MGCC and MGCC athletics in a professional and respectful manner
• Serve as a student advocate by encouraging academic, personal, and athletic support
• Recruit qualified student athletes to field a sport as outlined in the Mountain Gateway Community College Student Handbook
• Fundraise for the MGCC Educational Foundation, with a minimum expectation of $2,500 per season
• Meet with the team for each practice session and home game, and travel with the team to each away game
• Abide by NJCAA rules and regulations
• Keep MGCC vehicles maintained and cleaned after use
• Initiate and maintain documentation on each student athlete in the respective sport
• Assist in the development of schedules with the Athletic Director
• Manage equipment inventory
• Maintain athletic facilities as necessary
• Maintain appropriate practice schedule as approved by the Athletic Director
• Attend mandated NJCAA and other meetings as directed by the Athletic Director
• Comply with the laws and employment policies of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Virginia Community College System's general conditions of employment
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Associate's degree in a relevant sport discipline or demonstrable experience as a coach at the high school or collegiate level
• Coaching experience involving multiplayer online video games with team-based elements
• Expert knowledge of League of Legends, Overwatch, or similar games
• In-depth knowledge of competitive, online PC gaming across multiple platforms
• Demonstrable experience coaching at the Professional/College/Club/High School level
• Valid driver's license
• High moral character, friendly, approachable, team-oriented, and committed to students' academic success
• Effective communication skills and attention to detail

Nice-to-haves

• Recruitment experience
• Experience coaching or playing in collegiate eSports program preferred

Benefits

• Part-time position with a hiring range of $5,000 a year