Head eSports Coach
- Employer
- College of Lake County
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jun 7, 2023
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Athletics
- Employment Type
- Part Time
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Posting Details
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F00914
Position Title
Head eSports Coach
Internal Position Title
Head eSports Coach
Department
Athletics & Physical Activity
Position Type
Part-Time Faculty
Job Family
Adjunct Faculty
Job Summary
The Head eSports Coach (part-time) is responsible for the overall coordination of the College of Lake County intercollegiate eSports program. CLC is an affiliate of the NJCAA, NJCAAE, and the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference.
Required Qualification
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Experience as a successful coach.
- Knowledge of NJCAAE Bylaws.
- Technical knowledge of esports.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong desire to recruit a full and competitive roster.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Proven ability to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Previous college coaching experience.
- Demonstrated experience as an effective recruiter.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
06/07/2023
Closing Date
07/09/2023
Expected Start Date
07/31/2023
Special Instructions Summary
Pay Rate
Stipend
Full-Time/Part-Time
Part-Time
Location
Grayslake
Total Hours per week
Varied
Work Schedule
Variable, dependent upon practice and meet schedules.
EEO Statement
The College of Lake County is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, it seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including minorities, women and people with disabilities.
Software Testing Required
None
Interview Process Requirements
None
Summary of Essential Functions
Essential Functions Include:
- Oversees all aspects of the varsity, competitive club, recreational club, and daily operations of the esports program. This is to include but not limited to: sponsored games, special events, and facility reservations.
- Recruits highly capable student-athletes, while championing academic success.
- Programs and conducts strengthening and conditioning programs for student athletes, while working in conjunction with the athletic training staff for injury prevention and recovery.
- Manages team within the framework of established budget by making recommendations to the Director of Athletics to purchase equipment/apparel, uniforms, supplies and/or other services.
- Directs, supervises, and evaluates esports programming, including sponsored games, open recreation gaming, special events, leagues, camps, and tournaments.
- Collaborates with the Athletic Departments’ Events and Operations Coordinator to ensure appropriate staffing levels for all operating hours, events, and operating schedule for esports room.
- Adheres to all athletic training policies and procedures.
- Performs administrative tasks and completes requests for information as assigned.
- Contributes to the overall success of the Athletics Department by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- In conjunction with Director of Athletics, coordinated team fundraising and promotes alumni and community engagement through various programming and outreach.
- Oversees all equipment maintenance, ordering and repairs for the esports gaming room.
- Enforces department and team expectations regarding general standard of behavior for student-athletes.
Posting Specific Questions - supplemental questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience as a successful coach?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have knowledge of NJCAAE Bylaws?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have technical knowledge of esports?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you bilingual and proficient in Spanish and English?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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