ESPORTS GAMING INSTRUCTOR
Artportunity Knocks•Atlanta, GA
•$15 - $17•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Esports Instructor and Coach to lead engaging after school esports programming for students. This role focuses on teaching competitive gaming fundamentals, teamwork, strategy, digital content creation, and career exposure within the esports industry. The ideal candidate understands gaming culture, competitive play, and youth development, with the ability to inspire students while fostering both personal growth and team excellence.
Requirements
- Background in esports, gaming, coaching, or related digital media field
- Familiarity with competitive gaming titles, genres, and strategy
- Passion for gaming, technology, and youth development
- Ability to mentor students individually and in team environments
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Adaptability, patience, and professionalism
- Commitment to positive youth engagement and leadership development
Nice To Haves
- Experience mentoring or working with youth preferred
- Knowledge of streaming platforms, gaming hardware, and content creation tools is a plus
- Relevant education in gaming, digital media, education, or related fields is helpful but not required. Demonstrated experience and passion for esports are highly valued.
Responsibilities
- Teach fundamentals of competitive gaming across multiple genres including FPS, MOBA, sports simulation, and battle royale
- Educate students about roles within the esports ecosystem such as players, coaches, analysts, streamers, and event staff
- Develop strategic thinking, decision making, and game awareness
- Provide coaching on mechanics, positioning, communication, and gameplay improvement
- Lead practice sessions, scrimmages, and structured gameplay reviews
- Help students build critical thinking and problem solving skills through gaming scenarios
- Facilitate collaboration, sportsmanship, and positive team culture
- Teach effective communication under competitive pressure
- Help students understand individual roles within team dynamics
- Prepare students for local, regional, or national competitions
- Organize practice schedules, internal competitions, and exhibitions
- Support performance analysis through gameplay review and feedback
- Introduce streaming basics including setup, best practices, and online safety
- Guide students in content creation for platforms such as Twitch and YouTube
- Teach digital branding, audience engagement, and responsible online presence
- Introduce career pathways within esports including professional play, broadcasting, coaching, event production, and content creation
- Provide industry insight and mentorship
- Encourage leadership, discipline, and professionalism
- Stay current on gaming trends, new releases, and esports industry developments
- Collaborate with leadership to enhance curriculum and program offerings
- Help maintain a forward thinking and innovative esports environment
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- Opportunity to contribute to a growing esports initiative
- Access to gaming equipment and educational resources
- Professional growth within an innovative youth development organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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