Occupational Summary:

+ Direct all aspects of the coaching and management of an Esports program

+ Initiate and run practice, competition, and team building activities

+ Oversee the recruiting and retention of qualified student-players

+ Instruct 1 credit hour course(s) per semester within the Department of Athletics

+ Demonstrate a working knowledge of and ability to comply with any associated league, and institutional rules and regulations

+ Monitor and mentor the academic and mental well-being of players

+ Manage the program within its established budget

+ Schedule and conduct regular practice sessions to ensure student-players are prepared for competition

+ Arrange a competitive game schedule with approval by the Director of Athletics

+ Coordinate off-season activity, practice schedules, and competition schedules

+ Develop strategies to motivate maximum level of individual and team athletic performance and appropriate personal and social conduct within the mission of Newman University

+ Provide guidance and input on games selected for varsity and non-varsity competition

+ Communicate with IT on equipment upgrades, updates, and maintenance

+ Participate and assist with fundraising, promotional, and public relations events within the community including on-campus and off-campus events, specifically including booster club activities and community engagement/service projects

+ Organize team travel when required with approval of the Director of Athletics

+ Plan, conduct, and manage camps, clinics, or leagues, as appropriate, to help market the program to potential students and donors

+ Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Athletics

+ Bachelor's degree required; Master's Degree preferred

+ Experience with competitive Esports involving team-based multiplayer online video games

+ Must possess a valid driver's license and pass a motor vehicle check

+ Expert knowledge of multiple games including some combination of

League of Legends, Overwatch, Rocket League, CS:

GO, etc.

+ Possess knowledge of Windows 10 and 11 operating systems, game console operation and related accessories

+ Possess knowledge of standard audio/visual connections

+ Effective leadership and strong oral and written communication skills

+ Ability to work with diverse community of students, faculty, administrators and professional colleagues

+ Ability to operate a program within budget parameters

+ Strong relationship building skills

+ Ability to work evenings and weekends, as necessary

+ Must be willing to be certified in First aid and CPR

+ Position requires durability

+ Health and safety factors to be considered include injuries from field/court related activities and training responsibilities

NCAA NCAA NCAA

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