Head Esports Coach

University of Wisconsin Stout•Superior, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Esports Coach organizes and administers the Esports Varsity program, potentially supervising student staff and volunteer/assistant coaches. This role involves budgetary responsibility and oversight, coordinating practices and competitions, identifying and recruiting qualified student-athletes, developing competitive schedules, coordinating team travel and home events, and ensuring compliance with governing regulations. The coach is responsible for the recruitment, training, performance, and administration of the Esports program, upholding the philosophy and objectives of the University of Wisconsin-Superior Campus Recreation Department and Division of Student Affairs. Additional duties may include assisting with departmental support and other assigned unit duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
One year of direct coaching and/or demonstrated leadership at the high school level or above in relevant Esports programming and competitions.
Valid driver’s license
Must be independently, legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization without support from UW-Superior.
Proficiency in computer use and relevant applications needed for daily work.
Ability to provide leadership and instruction in the personal development of student-athletes and support staff.
Ability to resolve problems and answer questions related to the operations of the lab and Esports program.
Ability to organize workflow and coordinate activities.
Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills both orally and written.
Ability to drive a vehicle for the purpose of conducting university business and meet the criteria for operation of state-owned-vehicles – Policy 615.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited institution
Two years or more of collegiate coaching experience in Esports, preferably head coach.
Demonstrated experience in budget management, fundraising initiatives, or sponsorship experience.

Responsibilities

Organizes and administers Esports Varsity program.
Supervises student staff and/or volunteer/assistant coaches.
Has budgetary responsibility and oversight.
Coordinates and conducts all practices and competitions.
Identifies and recruits qualified student-athletes.
Develops competitive schedules.
Coordinates team travel and home events.
Ensures compliance with governing regulations of Esports Conference(s).
Plans and directs the recruitment, training, performance, and administration of the Esports program.
Assists with monitoring and auditing the unit budget.
Schedules logistics and secures resources to support the operational plans of the program.
Assists with the implementation of the personnel resource allocation plan including hiring, training, supervision, and resolution of personnel issues.
Assists with the management of applicable software systems for program registration, sport management, and participation data.
Implements risk management procedures and ensures adherence to institution and divisional policies.
Promotes the philosophy and objectives of the Esports program and facility, enforcing all departmental policies and procedures, as well as rules and regulations of the University and governing Esport conference(s) agency.
Oversees the recruitment, selection, and retention of student-athletes to meet roster and enrollment expectations.
Ensures compliance with university admissions and governing sport conference(s) recruiting rules and regulations.
Manages and monitors the Esports budget under the supervision of the Director of Campus Recreation.
Meets revenue, sponsorship, and fundraising targets as outlined in the Esports program budget.
Develops and coordinates the Esports practice and competitive schedule within the guidelines of conference, departmental, and institutional policies.
Adheres to all departmental and University travel policies for student and coach travel.
Oversees selection, purchase, and maintenance of team and lab equipment, including competitive team uniforms, lab equipment, and supplies.
Monitors and supports the eligibility status of student-athletes and promotes their academic progress.
Supervises assistant coach(es) and student employees to ensure compliance with applicable rules and lab operations, policies, and procedures.
Upholds and enforces the standards and expectations of varsity student athletes in campus and community representation.
Enforces team and conference rules with appropriate disciplinary action.
Collaborates with all Campus Recreation staff members to enhance overall department operations and initiatives.
Participates in public relations activities.
Provides additional departmental support to duties assigned by the Campus Recreation Director.
Completes institutional/system training and professional development as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.