Esports Head Coach

St. Bonaventure University • St. Bonaventure, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Head Esports Coach is responsible for the coaching, organizing, and administering of all operations associated with the varsity Esports program with the competitive Eastern College Athletic Conference. The Coach is responsible for the daily operations and administrative oversight of the Esports Room and program in support of all student activities and programming related to Esports, including personnel, risk management, team practices and competitive activities.

Requirements

• Bachelors required in a related field, master's preferred
• 1-3 years of successful coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level with head coaching experience highly preferred.
• Experience involving multiplayer online video games with team-based elements and expert knowledge of Rainbow 6, Fortnite, Valorant, League of Legends, Overwatch, Rocket League, Smash Bros or similar games
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of a competitive varsity eSports program including but not limited to practice planning, game preparation, scouting, in-game coaching, budgeting, and scheduling
• Develop an outreach and recruitment plan for prospective Esports athletes to enroll and then retain qualified, competitive student athletes. Implement that plan in recruiting Esports athletes
• Assist with managing and maintaining all hardware, software, and other equipment and overseeing operation of the Esports room.
• Provide engagement opportunities for gaming and utilization of the facility, via partnerships with academic programs, club and recreational programs, informal student involvement, and spectators
• Develops and publishes team rules regarding practice, class attendance, punctuality, dress code and general standards of behavior, with the approval of the assigned administrator. Enforces such team rules with appropriate disciplinary actions.
• Assist with monitoring academic progress and eligibility of student-athletes in accordance with applicable bylaws and university standards
• Arranges a competitive event schedules, in conjunction with the assigned administrator.
• Compiles data and reports to meet Departmental and University requirements.
• Oversees the conditioning and training of team members to ensure that student athletes are physically prepared for competition.

Benefits

• Abundance of Time off
• Tuition Remission 100% undergraduate tuition remission for employee, spouse, and dependents
• 80% graduate tuition remission for employee (online and ground programs)
• 50% for spouse (ground programs only)
• Full Benefit package
• 403b Retirement Plan + 10% Employer contribution after 2 years
• Health Insurance with $250 Wellness card
• Dental Insurance
• Employer Paid Life insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Employer Paid Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free access to campus fitness center
• 2 free Division 1 Men’s Basketball Season tickets
• Golf course membership discount
• Other National and Local discounts available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level