Head Coach, eSports

Cuyahoga Community College•Westlake, OH

6d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

Organizes and administers all matters related to E-Sports and enforces all rules and regulations of the National Junior College Athletic Association E-Sports (NJCAAE), PlayVS, and Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C), and the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) where applicable as a framework to instruct student athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategy and technological training necessary to achieve individual and team success. Enforces rules and regulations pertaining to conditioning of players and training rules affecting the health and safety of players.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Minimum three years of experience coaching E-Sports and recruiting student athletes.
Current or renewable Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.
Current or renewable First Aid or Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Certification
Commitment to student success.
Demonstrated experience making sound decisions that affect a work unit or team.
Demonstrated experience requiring diverse problem-solving methods in a variety of situations.
Possess basic knowledge of fundamental E-Sports coaching concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to apply in varied situations.
Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Possess strong organizational and time-management skills
Possess strong technological skills with PC technology, gaming platforms, streaming software, and consoles.
Possess basic-level skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
Possess sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of students and the community, and supports a healthy gaming environment.
Must complete the Compliance and Risk Management process to become an authorized driver and be granted a waiver to transport students.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience competitively playing E-Sports at the collegiate level or above.
Prior experience with OBS Studio and Twitch Streaming.
Prior experience leading program development and growth.

Responsibilities

Maintains and supervises efficient game scheduling across multiple teams and NJCAAE divisions, ensuring health, safety, and growth of all players within a healthy gaming environment.
Facilitates intercollegiate nightly games from E-Sports Center and leads clinics, practices, and tournaments.
Ensures compliance with NJCAAE, PlayVS, OCCAC, and Tri-C rules and regulations
Leads E-Sports program innovation and development, overseeing game streaming on Twitch, “watch parties”, player eligibility and management, collaboration with internal stakeholders, player recruitment, and opponent scouting.
Enforces rules and regulations pertaining to conditioning of players and training rules affecting the health and safety of players.
Organizes and runs staff meetings, and attends meetings when called by the Executive Director, Athletics, Wellness & Recreation.
Manages the establishment and enforcement of team rules.
Actively participates in Tri-C and NJCAAE Discord communities, overseeing team Discord to ensure Tri-C/Team rules are followed and online spaces remain healthy and productive.
Provides emergency first aid and medical care in absence of the trainer.
Provides and/or organizes team instruction on physical health and nutrition, mental health, and professionalism.
Carries out other duties as assigned by the Executive Director, Athletics, Wellness & Recreation
May be responsible for transporting student athletes in College-rented vehicles within the scope of departmental functions.
Perform other duties as assigned.