[Hiring] Esports - Head Coach League of Legends @GRAND VIEW UNIVERSITY

Role Description

The Head Coach is a disciplined and motivated individual who provides guidance to the student athletes and administrative assistance to the Esports Director with an emphasis on recruitment. Responsible for the day-to-day team operations, this position will establish a strong sense of team identity and values across all game titles. Responsibilities include:

• Grow and develop a successful Esports program.
• Provide player and team development, fostering a successful competitive League of Legends team.
• Attend team practices and official matches.
• Conduct recruitment activities in accordance with NACE and all Esports governing body rules and regulations.
• Develop and execute recruiting strategies with the Esports Director to ensure program stability and growth.
• Set and meet monthly recruitment goals for Varsity and Junior Varsity League of Legends.
• Monitor the academic progress of student athletes to ensure students meet eligibility and graduation standards.
• Establish an effective schedule for practices and games (league & tournament schedule coordination).
• Maintain the Esports facility, equipment, and other assets.
• Assist Esports Director with fundraising activities for the Esports program.
• Assist Esports Director with summer camps for prospective esport student-athletes.
• Keep current of rolling updates and patches as metagame evolves.
• Promote attendance at Esports events by providing information for students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Perform other athletic administrative duties as assigned.
• Maintain student confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills required.
• Successful recruiting and coaching experience at the high school or college level preferred.
• Metagame knowledge of relevant Esports titles required.
• Current player ranking in relevant Esports titles preferred.
• Knowledge of relevant strategies, play patterns, and dynamics of competitive play preferred.
• Ability to interact with students, parents, admission staff, and the public in a positive way.

Requirements

• Overall primary supervision of League of Legends teams, occasional assistance of other teams at Grand View University.
• Will include supervision of student athletes.

Working Conditions

• In the event of working on-site, some work is performed in a normal office setting.
• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours.
• During the course of the day, can interact with students, faculty, and staff by computer, phone, or in person.
• Must be able to spend extended periods of time for practices and competitions and be able to travel as job demands.
• Nights and weekends will be a part of this position due to competition schedule and traveling.

Application Process

All applicants must apply through our online application system. A pre-employment background check is required.