Esports Varsity Team Coach-Inr (4 Openings, Part-Time, Intermittent)

Job Title:

Esports Varsity Team Coach-INR

Physical Location:

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

Basic Function:

Provide leadership for Kent State University Varsity Esports team at Kent State campus. Administer and promote programs within the university’s mission, including the recruitment and retention of student players. Reports to Esports Project Manager or other designated supervisor.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Kent State Esports, founded in 2018 offers both varsity and club level opportunities to our students on the Kent campus. Over the past two years the program has continued to grow and is seeking coaches for our varsity teams; League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, and Valorant. Our teams represent KSU in the Esports Collegiate Conference (ESC) and additional conferences, tournaments, and leagues. The job period is from July 2023 – May 2024.

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Provide leadership for coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop student players' skill and teamwork; analyze teams’ performance and adjust strategies as needed.

Oversee recruitment of student players.

Oversee the scheduling of tryouts, practices, scrimmages and matches for varsity teams.

Enforce policies and procedures for student players.

Provide instructions for players regarding rules, regulations and eligibility for the games and competitions.

Analyze game data to better understand how the team is performing and identify areas for improvement and growth.

Develop strategies to foster competitive and academic progress and success of student players.

Supervise student players during coaching sessions, team competitions, and tournaments.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and one year of progressively responsible experience coaching high school, collegiate, and/or professional athletic Esports teams.

–OR–

Associate degree and two years of progressively responsible experience coaching high school, collegiate, and/or professional athletic Esports teams.

–OR–

High School diploma with four or more years of progressively responsible experience coaching high school, collegiate, and/or professional athletic Esports teams.

Must be able to work nontraditional hours, including evenings and weekends.

License/Certification:

Knowledge Of:

In depth understanding of competitive Esports games and the collegiate Esports industry

Game strategies for Esports team to build skill and ability to compete

League, conferences and institutional rules and regulations

Skill In:

Recruiting, coaching, instructing, and training student players

Public relations

Written and interpersonal communication

Computer applications, including MS Excel and Word

Ability To:

Provide leadership and direction which supports retention of team members as well as the growth, skill and abilities of individual players and the team dynamic

Analyze situations and develop solutions that best fit the team and players

Resolve conflicts

Work with a diverse community of students, faculty, administrators and professional colleagues

Work nontraditional hours, including evenings and weekends

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Collegiate or competitive Esports playing experience.

Coaching experience in collegiate-level Esports.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions, a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Must be able to work nontraditional hours, including evenings and weekends.

Working Schedule:

PART-TIME, intermittent on-call as needed; hours will vary to meet departmental needs.

Additional Information:

General Varsity Team Calendar Commitment:

• ESC Competition Dates:
• Fall 2023: Rocket League & Valorant
• Spring 2024: League of Legends & Overwatch

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Kent State University is committed to the creation and nurturing of a diverse community of individuals through inclusive excellence. Diversity involves recognizing the value of differences and the inclusion of all members of the community including those that experience discrimination or under representation. This is a core value of the organization as we strive for a culturally diverse student body, faculty and staff that reflect the multicultural nature of Ohio, the nation, and our world.

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Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.