Part-Time Head Coach, Esports

STUDENT SERVICES (KO-SSER-IUKOA)

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of the program, including, but not limited to, practice planning, game preparation/scouting, in-game coaching, recruiting, budget management, scheduling, team travel (if applicable), equipment/apparel purchasing, staff supervision (if applicable), academic monitoring, and general supervision of student-athletes.
• Provides input into the selection of games and tournaments in which to participate.
• Oversees the development of Esports program at Indiana University Kokomo (IUK).
• Recruits and retains student-athletes for the Esports program.
• Collaborates with the Office of Admissions for recruiting and enrolling prospective students-athletes.
• Ensures that program recruiting, and activities adhere to University, NAIA, and participating Esports competition conference's policies and procedures
• Stays up to date on trends, strategies, and Esports Conference's changes.
• Provides leadership for the team; establish coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop student-athletes, skills and teamwork; analyze team performance and adjust strategies as needed.
• Coordinates off-season practice and competition schedules.
• Assists with team travel when necessary.
• Running campus, clinics and promotional events (if applicable).
• Continuously ensuring personal behavior and program reputation are in alignment with University values and mission.
• Monitors, assists, and nurtures student-athletes, academic progress at the University.
• Social media management including Twitter, YouTube, Twitch, Instagram and Facebook.
• Oversee broadcast production of matches for the program.
• Manage IUK's Esports Facility ensuring its cleanliness, functionality, and security.
• Build high quality relationships with local Esports programs.
• Other duties as assigned by the athletic director.
  
  

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree
  
  

Required

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge and experience across multiple games including but not limited to: League of Legends, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros, Marvel Rivals, Valorant or similar games
• 2 years of experience in coaching competitive Esports and/or competing experience involving team-based multiplayer online video games
  
  

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Possesses a valid driver¿s license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University
  
  

Skills

Required

• Ability to recruit prospective student-athletes (high school or transfers)
• Ability to work with a a wide variety community of students, faculty, administrators, and professional colleagues
• Proficient in written and oral communication skills
• Strong understanding of technology
  
  

This position requires the ability to travel.

Kokomo, Indiana

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
  
  

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

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