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The Esports Coordinator’s chief objective is to lead the Esports program and manage the day-to-day operational activities of the varsity and junior varsity teams, including but not limited to; maintaining and managing individual teams, recruiting players and coaches, managing student employees for esports arena operations and live streaming broadcasts, building and maintaining connections with internal and external partners, creating relationships that will further the mission of department of Recreation & Wellness. This position is responsible for attracting current and future students to the Esports program and creating systems and guidelines to govern the daily functions of the program. This position assists in long range planning and implementation of programmatic strategies as it relates to the overall mission within the division.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the Esports program and manage the day-to-day operational activities of the varsity and junior varsity teams
Maintaining and managing individual teams
Recruiting players and coaches
Managing student employees for esports arena operations and live streaming broadcasts
Building and maintaining connections with internal and external partners
Creating relationships that will further the mission of department of Recreation & Wellness
Attracting current and future students to the Esports program
Creating systems and guidelines to govern the daily functions of the program
Assisting in long range planning and implementation of programmatic strategies as it relates to the overall mission within the division
May be required to work during a university closing
Requirements:
A Master’s degree or a Bachelor’s degree along with experience in team and player management within the collegiate or professional Esports environment
Some financial management and retail experience
Excellent organizational, management, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
Proven commitment to student development and customer service
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, problem solve, and meet deadlines
Demonstrated skill using Microsoft Office and Adobe products in a Windows/network environment
Demonstrable computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheet and/or graphic software programs
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with other individuals and departments on campus and in the surrounding community
First Aid, CPR and AED certifications required
Possession of or ability to acquire a valid Virginia State driver’s license
Ability to work evenings and weekends
Nice to have:
Demonstrated experience coaching, recruiting, and developing student Esports players in multiple games
Ability to assess skill level of players and coaches
Proficiency in technology, troubleshooting and hardware and software set-up and tear down for PC’s, consoles, and streaming equipment
Program creation or start-up experience is strongly desired