Director and Head Coach of eSports

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501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546

814-824-2000
800-825-1926
mercyhurst.edu

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501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546

814-824-2000
800-825-1926
mercyhurst.edu

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Director and Head Coach of eSports

Location: Erie
Department: Athletic Administration
Reports To: Director of Athletics
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Closes: Open until filled

POSITION SUMMARY

• Works under the Director of Club Sports in Athletics.
• Works cooperatively with athletic department staff, coaches, and student-athletes.
• Assists the Director of Club Sports in compliance with eSports leagues and conferences.
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Involved with developing, promoting, and supporting the operational and strategic aspects of
intercollegiate and club eSports programs.

• Promotes student-athlete wellness through the execution and support of wellness programming

at the university.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Initiate and run practice, competition, off-season activities, and team-building activities.

• Recruit and retain students for the eSports program.
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• Oversee and manage the program budget.
• Provide guidance and input on games selected for varsity and non-varsity competition.
• Offer regular feedback on equipment upgrades, updates, and maintenance.
• Maintain the eSports arena including staffing, scheduling, venue maintenance, and rotation.
• Organize team travel when required.
• Conduct campus, clinics, competitions, and promotional events for fundraising for the eSports

programs and to market the program to potential students and donors.

• Monitor and mentor the academic and mental well-being of players.
• Pursue sponsorship opportunities in coordination with the Assistant Athletic Director of

Marketing.

• Review agreements, contract deadlines, rules, and compliance within any associated

league, conference, and affiliates.

• Assist with the production of the Department of Athletics live-streamed events.
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Serve as a liaison between the Department of Athletics and the Institutional Technology
Department.

• Assist in the maintenance and operation of all department video boards.
• Develop a broadcasting and production space for eSports and seek revenue lines in coordination

with broadcast opportunities.

• Others as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred)
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Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
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• eSports experience is required.

Leadership skills with energy, insight, enthusiasm, and strong work ethic.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Ability to effectively communicate both within and outside the university including, but

not limited to, student-athletes, parents, recruits, and coaches.

• Ability to work as a support individual within a group setting.
• Ability to provide effective leadership to student-athletes to encourage both successful

academic development and competitive performance.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Send cover letter, resume
and 3 work-related references to:

Human Resources
Mercyhurst University
501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546
hrinfo@mercyhurst.edu

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