Esports Coach

3 Weeks ago • 1-2 Years • Esports

Job Summary

Job Description

The University of Jamestown seeks a Head Esports Coach to lead its competitive intercollegiate program. This full-time, 10-month position involves overseeing all aspects of the program, including daily operations, scheduling competitions, recruiting and retaining student-athletes, managing the budget, supervising work-study students, maintaining facilities and equipment, and managing social media and streaming channels. The coach will also assist with intramural sports. The successful candidate will possess strong communication, organizational, and supervisory skills, and a proven ability to work effectively in a team environment. Travel to competitions is required.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Esports experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Budget management
  • Team supervision
  • Social media management

Job Details

The University of Jamestown, located in Jamestown, N.D., is accepting applications for a Head Coach for our highly successful competitive intercollegiate Esports program. This is a 10-month, full-time position.

The Head Coach serves as the program director responsible for the development and oversight of UJ Esports. Responsibilities include managing operations, recruiting, practice/competition, budget, overseeing work-study students, and handling facilities and equipment. The successful candidate will also be responsible for the management of team social media accounts, streaming accounts and assisting with intramural sports. The position reports to the Director of Club and Intramural Programs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all aspects of the Esports program, including daily operations, scheduling, and coordination of competitions.

  • Recruit and retain student-athletes.

  • Manage the team budget and ensure effective use of resources.

  • Supervise and oversee work-study students.

  • Manage and maintain Esports facilities and equipment.

  • Coordinate and manage the program’s social media presence and streaming channels.

  • Assist in the coordination of intramural sports programs.

  • Travel to competitions, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required.

  • Related experience in a competitive setting or an equivalent combination of education and collegiate experience.

  • Strong commitment to the student-athlete concept.

  • Working knowledge of Esports rules and regulations.

  • Strong communication, organizational, and supervisory skills.

  • Ability to work well in a team environment and model mature, responsible leadership.

  • Applicants must submit to a criminal background check, subject to review and approval by the University of Jamestown.

To apply: For consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to John Mazur, Director of Club and Intramural Programs, john.mazur@uj.edu. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The University of Jamestown is an AA/EO employer.

The University of Jamestown does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or public assistance, in accordance with applicable laws. Sexual harassment, which includes acts of sexual violence, is a type of sex discrimination. The University will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination, and any such conduct is prohibited. The University also prohibits any form of discipline or retaliation for reporting incidents of discrimination.

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