Job Title : Part-Time eSports Coach, Animation & Game Development (MAGIC)
Location : Wolfson Campus
Regular / Temporary : Temporary
Full / Part Time : Part-Time
Job ID : 1008004
Job Details Job Family STAFF - Support Staff Grade HG Salary $16.12 - $21.15 Department Animation & Game Development (MAGIC) Reports To Department Chairperson Closing Date Open Until Filled FLSA Status Non-Exempt First Review Date January 16, 2025Position Overview
The Part-Time eSports Coach is responsible for recruiting and coaching eSports student-athletes. This position works significantly with the student-athletes and department director as well as with admissions, financial aid staff and other campus employees.
What you will be doing
- Recruits and retains students for the eSports program
- Conducts coaching and instruction activities during training, practice and competition
- Coordinates off-season, practice and competition schedules
- Assists with team travel when necessary
- Oversees camps, clinics, and promotional events
- Pursues sponsorship opportunities within the eSports business world
- Ensures team compliance with all league, conference, and institutional rules and regulations
- Ensures that student-athlete and staff behavior, as well as program reputation, are in alignment with the institution values and mission
- Performs other duties as assigned
What you need to succeed
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three (3) years of experience in a competitive eSports environment or related coaching and teaching experience in an educational settingAll degrees must be from a regionally accredited institutionKnowledge and understanding of College organization, goaIs and objectives, policies and proceduresExperience involving multiplayer online video games with team-based elements and expert knowledge of League of Legends, Overwatch, or similar gamesAbility to demonstrate a vision for a collegiate eSports program at MDCExperience coaching or playing in collegiate eSports program preferredExperience in recruiting preferredAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, students, and general publicFundamental knowledge of PC Software and Gaming HardwareAbility to travel for tournaments and competitionsAbility to work a flexible schedule to include evening and weekend assignmentsAbility to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staffAdditional Requirements
The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.
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