Esports - Smash Coach - Part time

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Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

Coach an esports team for the college esports season. Coordinates practices, scrimmages and competitive games.  Perform scouting, strategy development and training regiments for an esports team. Administers all aspects of esports program including: recruiting, scouting, game/match and practice preparation, monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes, public relations efforts, budget operations, team travel arrangements, and fundraising activities. The position is responsible for developing student-athletes through a variety of instructional methods developing sport-specific skills, spiritual maturity, physical wellness, mental preparation, and character. The position will require the coach to take on the role as tutor and mentor to provide academic success of student-athletes and implement successful retention strategies.

This is a part-time position.
 

What you will do:  

• Establish appropriate game strategies for esports team to build skill and ability to compete.

• Coordinate scrimmages and matches with other schools, incorporating seasonal league games.

• Establish protocol to film team; review and provide feedback to team

• Gather competitive data and apply to coaching strategy and practices.

• Responsible for requesting, communicating and facilitating maintenance or replacing gaming hardware.

• Scouting high school players and potential walk-ons for team positions

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

Coach an esports team for the college esports season. Coordinates practices, scrimmages and competitive games.  Perform scouting, strategy development and training regiments for an esports team. Administers all aspects of esports program including: recruiting, scouting, game/match and practice preparation, monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes, public relations efforts, budget operations, team travel arrangements, and fundraising activities. The position is responsible for developing student-athletes through a variety of instructional methods developing sport-specific skills, spiritual maturity, physical wellness, mental preparation, and character. The position will require the coach to take on the role as tutor and mentor to provide academic success of student-athletes and implement successful retention strategies.

This is a part-time position.
 

What you will do:  

• Establish appropriate game strategies for esports team to build skill and ability to compete.

• Coordinate scrimmages and matches with other schools, incorporating seasonal league games.

• Establish protocol to film team; review and provide feedback to team

• Gather competitive data and apply to coaching strategy and practices.

• Responsible for requesting, communicating and facilitating maintenance or replacing gaming hardware.

• Scouting high school players and potential walk-ons for team positions

• Create team environment which supports retention of team members and growth in skill ability.

• Ensuring team compliance with all league, conference, and institutional rules and regulations

• Continuously ensuring personal behavior and program reputation are in alignment with Grand Canyon University mission and doctrinal statement.

• Conducting coaching and instruction activities during training, practice and competition

• Coordinating off-season, practice and competition schedules

• Running camp, clinics, and promotional events

• Work with university staff and faculty on recruiting efforts and assigning scholarships.

• Recommend Esports equipment, facility and other needs to build competitive esports program.

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 1 year experience competing in esports title of team being coached

• A valid driver's license and ability to travel are required.

• Must be available for team practices which will be after 5:00 p.m. and weekends

• In depth understanding of the esports video gaming genre

• Ability to successfully manage, mentor and coach team members.

• Self-directed with willingness to assume responsibility.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to resolve conflicting situations.

• Precise attention to detail.

• Outstanding communications and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to envision and drive growth for the university’s Esports program.

• Self-motivated, with the ability to resolve issues independently.
  Strong relationship-building skills.
  Ability to work with a diverse community of students, faculty, administrators and professional colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year work experience in coaching and coordinating team work in an esports environment; experience should include mentoring less experienced esports competitors.

• Coaching an esports team in a college/university.

Why work at GCU:

• Free on-site gyms on campus

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