Esports Operations Coordinator and Assistant Coach - School of Sport Sciences

West Virginia University

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Sport Sciences in the College of Applied Human Sciences at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for an Esports Operations Coordinator and Assistant Coach. This position serves a dual role within the WVU Esports ecosystem, supporting both the operational infrastructure and the competitive success of the varsity program. This position leads the logistical planning and execution of varsity team operations, facility management, event coordination, and summer programming. In addition, this role supports outreach and recruitment initiatives through the execution of tournaments, camps, and community-facing events, assists in supervision of operational student staff, and contributes to the coaching and development of WVU varsity esports teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Esports, Sport Management, Business, Recreation Management, Communication, or related field.
• A minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience in esports operations, event management, facility management, coaching, or related areas.
• Demonstrated experience managing logistics, facilities, or event operations
• Strong understanding of at least one competitive esports title (e.g., Rocket League, League of Legends, Call of Duty, Valorant)
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree
• Experience coaching esports at the high school or collegiate level
• Experience managing gaming facilities or competitive event operations
• Experience supervising and mentoring student staff
• Experience planning tournaments, livestreams, or broadcast production

Responsibilities

• Lead logistical planning and coordination of varsity team schedules, competitions, travel, and semester event calendars in collaboration with the Director of Esports
• Oversee daily operations of the esports facility, including equipment management, software/game updates, inventory tracking, preventative maintenance, and policy enforcement
• Coordinate with institutional IT and campus partners to ensure optimal performance of hardware, software, and broadcast systems
• Supervise and mentor operational student staff, including graduate assistants and content/event interns, ensuring quality control and professional development
• Plan and execute in-person and virtual events, including tournaments, campus engagement activities, livestreams, broadcasts, and community programming
• Support implementation of youth programs such as summer camps, scholastic leagues, championship events, and school break programming
• Assist with outreach initiatives including high school leagues, LAN events, campus tours, and recruitment events as needed
• Provide operational oversight and advising support to the collegiate gaming club and affiliated club sport teams
• Assist the Director of Esports/Head Coach in coaching varsity esports teams across designated competitive titles (e.g., Call of Duty, League of Legends, Rocket League, Valorant)
• Support practice planning, competitive preparation, performance analysis, and opponent scouting
• Conduct individual and team evaluations to support athlete development, goal setting, and retention
• Maintain roster operations and assist in recruitment of prospective student-athletes
• Attend and support all practices, competitions, and tournaments as required
• Collaborate on elite and developmental summer camp programming
• Contribute to promotional efforts and work with communications staff to enhance program visibility and competitive branding

Benefits

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6%25 employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
• Wellness programs

What This Job Offers

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