Head Coach - Esports

Danville City School District•Danville, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Athletic Director and/or Principal, the coach must plan and implement a high quality athletic program that stresses fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship while maintaining high safety standards for all athletes. The coach must also be committed to high academic standards for all athletes by monitoring the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge and skill to coach students in the specific sport and related activities Ability to communicate effectively with parents, students, and school administrators Ability to motivate students Regular and predictable on-site attendance is required Ability to model and promote a culture of high expectations for academics and sportsmanship Experience working with diverse populations including students with disabilities and students who are English language learners ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES Directs and coordinates all aspects, areas, and components of the Esports team Recruits and retains students for the Esports program Organizes, schedules, prepares, and conducts individual and team practices, training, team building activities, and competitions, along with coordination and management with third-party gaming platform vendor Determines team roster for practices and competitions Oversees computer equipment usage; assists students with set-up and operation of equipment Oversees and manages the program budget, including ordering of supplies, equipment, uniforms, and subscriptions services With guidance from administration, organizes team travel Supervises students during practice times and competitions, including off-site travel Follows all DPS and VHSL policies, ensuring team compliance with all policies and regulations and eligibility guidelines Troubleshoots potential technical problems and coordinates with District IT staff Works with district administration to establish a vision for the program by establishing, publicizing, and promoting the program Performs additional job-related duties as assigned or as appropriate

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Knowledge and skill to coach students in the specific sport and related activities
Ability to communicate effectively with parents, students, and school administrators
Ability to motivate students
Regular and predictable on-site attendance is required
Ability to model and promote a culture of high expectations for academics and sportsmanship
Experience working with diverse populations including students with disabilities and students who are English language learners

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a coach or participation in the sport at the high school or college level preferred

Responsibilities

Directs and coordinates all aspects, areas, and components of the Esports team
Recruits and retains students for the Esports program
Organizes, schedules, prepares, and conducts individual and team practices, training, team building activities, and competitions, along with coordination and management with third-party gaming platform vendor
Determines team roster for practices and competitions
Oversees computer equipment usage; assists students with set-up and operation of equipment
Oversees and manages the program budget, including ordering of supplies, equipment, uniforms, and subscriptions services
With guidance from administration, organizes team travel
Supervises students during practice times and competitions, including off-site travel
Follows all DPS and VHSL policies, ensuring team compliance with all policies and regulations and eligibility guidelines
Troubleshoots potential technical problems and coordinates with District IT staff
Works with district administration to establish a vision for the program by establishing, publicizing, and promoting the program
Performs additional job-related duties as assigned or as appropriate