| Position Description: | This position is seasonal and will be evaluated at the end of each season(s). No continuing employment rights are inferred. The position is paid by a stipend that is divided into equal payments throughout the season(s). Position Summary: The Club Esports Coach is responsible for all aspects of the program from: recruitment and coaching of players of game titles offered, scheduling of contests, oversight of team competition considerate of league rules, facility and equipment maintenance, program development and outreach activities. The coach is responsible for representing Washtenaw Community College positively at all times and providing a positive experience for all athletes.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct scheduled tryout sessions and plan for and conduct practices and competitions.
- Advise team in esports rules, game strategies, and performance principles.
- Focus on the improvement of players and the team as a whole while keeping participation enjoyable.
- Instruct and facilitate pre- and post-competition procedures as well as take care of and communicate any abrupt situations/issues.
- Hold yourself and your players to high standards of sportsmanlike conduct, and communicate professionally with officials / opposing teams.
- Ensure players conduct themselves in accordance with WCC students’ rights and responsibilities and abide by the Esports Handbook.
- Responsible for maintaining and turning in all college issued equipment.
- Using the esports program, educate players about the value of discipline, time management, team work, and the value of academic success.
- Only allow players who attend practice at least once that week to compete in the competition(s) that week except with prior approval from the Coordinator of Esports.
- Only allow eligible student-athletes from the team’s roster to participate in both scrimmages and competitions.
- Communicate regularly and positively with student-athletes in regards to the season, sport, and any concerns.
- Oversee the operations of esports and tied into both the local and regional Esports community to grow the sport in the area.
- Management of esports team physical space, including scheduling of facility for the team and maintenance of equipment.
- Collaborate with assigned part-time staff to promote esports and recruit athletes from WCC’s student body.
- Develop competitive schedules for gaming teams to encourage participation from all members of the team.
- Establish annual community events, such as camps, tournaments or opportunities to raise funds in the community through esports.
Related Duties: - In cooperation with the Sports Office, communicate with players and spectators regarding schedules and changes. Coaches are to be liaisons between the team and Coordinator of Esports.
- Refer questions, concerns and student-athlete cut/removal or equipment requests to the Coordinator of Esports.
- Provide the Sports Office with necessary player paperwork, including waivers and reports weekly.
- Responsible for requesting, maintaining and distributing, as necessary, all competition related reports and attendance to the Sports Office each week and other entities as required.
- Return calls and answer student interest questions as requested by the Coordinator of Esports.
- Report tournament results within 24 hours of a competition to the Sports Office.
- May be asked to assist with recruitment that must be first approved by the Coordinator of Esports.
- Understand the guidelines presented in the Esports Handbook and follow at all times.
- Make sure facilities are left clean and organized after each use.
- Assist with end of season meeting and/or re-cap as requested.
- Responsible for washing of team uniforms or drop them off at WCC Sports with significant time to be washed.
- Select team captains appropriately who should be encouraged to meet with the Coordinator of Esports every two weeks during the season.
- Complete all other duties as assigned.
Hours/Schedule: Practices will be held during the week after 4:00pm. Competitions held throughout the week depending on availability of coach, team, and tournaments. Physical Demands:
Ability to frequently walk/run, stand, bend, squat, lift, push/pull and kneel. |
| Minimum Qualifications: | Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Availability to commit to the entire schedule
- Two (2) years of experience playing esport titles including but not limited to: Valorant, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Rocket League, Overwatch.
- Knowledge of rules and skills of particular esports
- Willingness to place emphasis on the studies first and athletics second
- Satisfactory driver’s record review
- Satisfactory background check
- First Aid and CPR certification (Must be completed 60 days after hire or employment authorization. Once obtained, must be renewed before expiration. The College will reimburse up to $125.00 for new or renewal training with a copy of the receipt and completed certificate.)
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