Federal Work Study - Esports Teams Coordinator

Academy of Art University • San Francisco, CA

23h • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Driven. Engaging. Innovative. Do these words motivate you? If so, then we want to talk with you. Academy of Art University offers a rewarding employment experience for those who excel in a dynamic environment and who can consistently deliver high-caliber customer service. We thrive on ingenuity and pursue ideas every day that lead to extraordinary opportunities for tomorrow. Apply here for your next career! The Esports Teams Coordinator serves as the operational backbone of the ArtU Esports teams. This role is responsible for our student-players; from initial recruitment and onboarding to active league participation. You will act as the primary point of contact for team logistics, ensuring that rosters are eligible, platforms like NACE and Leaguespot are up-to-date, and that practice and match schedules are executed without friction. This is a high-visibility role that requires a blend of community leadership and administrative execution.

Requirements

• Outgoing and friendly
• In-Depth knowledge of current popular multiplayer games for both PC and Console.
• Able to meet committed time frames for projects with both efficiency and skill.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment working on projects without direct supervision.
• Able to work effectively in remote, independent, and team-based settings.
• Able to demonstrate effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Self-motivation and initiative; impeccable time management and organization.
• Ability to work some weekends and regular hours (work 20 hours per week).
• Have a passion for games and esports.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Discord, Leaguespot, or similar tournament software is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and recruit talented ArtU students to join competitive rosters; assist in organizing tryouts and scouting sessions.
• Manage the intake process for new players, ensuring all program waivers, conduct agreements, and university eligibility requirements are met.
• Maintain accurate team profiles and rosters on the NACE (National Association of Collegiate Esports) website and Leaguespot platform.
• Schedule and confirm practice blocks (scrims) for all active teams; ensure that players are aware of, and present for, their scheduled NACE league matches.
• Monitor player eligibility (GPA/Credit hour requirements) and maintain an organized database of student-athlete contact information and game IDs.
• Ensure the esports game lounge is prepared for match days, including checking that necessary game updates are installed and equipment is functional.
• Serve as a moderator and facilitator within the program’s Discord server to disseminate schedule changes and program updates.
• Check-in at start of shift with the Director (or designee) for task assignments.
• End-of-shift handoff: deliver progress updates and log hours per University timesheet policy.
• Store work files on approved onsite drives/servers and follow lab/lab-equipment protocols.
• Adhere to studio safety, equipment handling, and room reservation procedures.

Benefits

• Academy of Art University offers part-time employees paid sick leave.
• Academy of Art University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of age, Aids or HIV positive status, marital status, domestic partnership, medical condition or genetic characteristics, race or national origin, pregnancy, religion, sex, gender identity, gender or sexual orientation, name change, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other status protected by federal, state, local or other law.
• Academy of Art University will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
• Equal access to the hiring process, services, and employment is available to all persons.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed