Head Esports Coach

Greenville University•Greenville, IL

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Greenville University is seeking a Head Esports Coach & Admissions Representative to fill a dual-function role within the Enrollment Department. This position splits time between leading the strategic, competitive, and cultural development of the Panthers' varsity esports program and serving as an Admissions Representative for the university. As a Christ-centered liberal arts institution, Greenville is committed to developing “gamers of character” — student athletes who compete at a high level while growing in faith, academics, and personal integrity. Reporting to the Chief Enrollment Officer, this individual will spend roughly half of their time coaching, recruiting for, and administering the esports program out of the SMART Building esports studio, and the other half carrying a standard admissions representative caseload — managing a territory or applicant pool and guiding prospective students through the enrollment funnel. This is an ideal role for someone who wants to combine a passion for competitive gaming and player development with a career in higher education admissions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
2+ years of coaching, competitive playing, or team leadership experience in esports (collegiate, amateur, or professional)
Deep knowledge of at least one core title's meta, strategy, and competitive ecosystem
Strong communication, organizational, and conflict-resolution skills
Demonstrated ability to recruit and evaluate talent, including outreach, prospect tracking, and closing commitments
Comfort operating within an enrollment/admissions framework, including funnel metrics, CRM tools, and lead-to enrollment conversion
Willingness and ability to carry a traditional admissions representative caseload in addition to esports coaching duties
Ability to work evenings and weekends for practices, matches, travel, and admissions events
Ability to affirm and support Greenville University's Christian mission and community life expectations

Nice To Haves

Prior head coach, assistant coach, or team captain experience in collegiate or professional esports
Prior experience in college admissions, recruiting, or a related representative role
Familiarity with scouting/analytics tools (e.g., Mobalytics, GRID, Overwolf-based tools)
Experience managing recruiting pipelines and scholarship considerations in a small-college or NAIA-adjacent environment
Familiarity with CRM/enrollment management systems (e.g., Slate) and admissions funnel reporting
Working knowledge of streaming/broadcast basics (OBS, Twitch) and content workflows
Experience working with 18–22 year old student populations in a faith-based educational setting

Responsibilities

Design and run practice schedules, scrims, VOD reviews, and skill-development sessions for varsity roster(s) in the SMART Building studio
Develop in-game strategy, drafting/pick-ban philosophy, and matchup preparation across current program titles (e.g., League of Legends, Overwatch, Rocket League, Valorant, Smite)
Represent Greenville University in league play, including NACE competition, seasonal fall/spring schedules, and travel to LAN events
Evaluate individual and team performance using scrim data, match stats, and third-party analytics tool
Build and maintain a recruiting pipeline by scouting ranked ladders, high school esports leagues, showcases, and online scrim circuits
Develop a recruiting board/database tracking prospect rank, role, stats, academic profile, and contact history
Initiate and manage outreach to prospects and families, including calls, DMs, campus visits, and official/unofficial visit days
Run and evaluate tryouts and open scrims to assess skill, game sense, communication, coachability, and mission fit
Manage roster construction and depth chart decisions across varsity and developmental squad
Coordinate with Admissions on esports scholarship packaging and application support for recruited players
Build relationships with high school and club esports coaches, organizers, and streamers to strengthen the talent pipeline
Mentor players on time management, sportsmanship, communication, and mental performance
Monitor academic progress and enforce program GPA/eligibility standards in partnership with academic advising
Promote healthy gaming habits, including ergonomics, screen-time balance, and injury prevention
Manage program budget, equipment inventory, and scheduling for the SMART Building esports studio
Ensure compliance with NACE, conference, and institutional eligibility rules and the GU Student Handbook
Assist with content and promotion efforts alongside GU Marketing and Enrollment Communications
Support camps, clinics, and community outreach events to build local pipeline and program visibility
Manage an assigned recruiting territory or applicant caseload, independent of esports recruiting
Conduct campus tours and information sessions for prospective students and families
Counsel prospective students through the application, financial aid, and enrollment decision process
Represent Greenville University at college fairs, high school visits, and recruiting travel within the assigned territory
Track and manage prospect/applicant activity using the university's CRM (e.g., Slate), and report on funnel metrics (inquiries, applications, admits, deposits) to Enrollment leadership
Collaborate with Financial Aid, academic departments, and Student Life on yield and enrollment initiatives
Participate in Enrollment Department events such as admitted student days, orientation, and open houses