JOB
The Head Coach, eSports will be responsible for facilitating the academic, athletic and overall growth of eSports student athletes, under the direct guidance of the Athletic Director. Additionally, this individual will work with the Athletic Director to continually assess and elevate the program’s status in the areas of academics, recruiting, budget, tracking, and reporting, equipment ordering, marketing, public relations, departmental compliance and facility management.
Prospective Students & Families
Opposing Coaches
Game Officials
Conference Officials
High School Coaches
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Coaches and teaches the game of eSports
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Schedules and runs organized practices
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Works alongside the Athletic Director to schedule games
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Hires an assistant coach that has knowledge of the game and is responsible for duties as assigned by the head coach
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Recruits student athletes from Clark, Champaign, Greene and Logan counties as well as surrounding counties and the state of Ohio
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Maintains knowledge of the governing bylaws, constitution and rules of the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference, OCCAC and the National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association, NJCAAE
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Manages the travel, supply, scholarship and equipment budget
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Conducts fundraising activities, community service, camps and clinics for the eSports team
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Transports team to away games using college vans
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Provides student athletes assistance for moving on to the next level of competition and/or education
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All other duties assigned by supervisor
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE-
High School Diploma or GED is required, Bachelor or Master’s Degree preferred
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Have at least 2-3 years of coaching at the Intercollegiate or High School level
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Effective Leadership, Communication, Coaching and Recruiting Skills preferred
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Knowledge of the game is a necessity
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Interpersonal Skills
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Computer Skills
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Oral/Written Skills
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Serve as a positive role model for the student athletes
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS- Valid Ohio Driver’s License and (pass the College Online Driving Skills course)
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, faculty, and students.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statisical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work is performed in an office-like environment with a minimal amount of noise. Occasional travel required to visit various military units and/or organizations
