Graduate Assistant (GA), eSports

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The Graduate Assistant, eSports, under the general direction of the eSports Head Coach, will assist the head coach in recruiting qualified student-athletes to the program, instruct and develop the student-athlete in the sport of eSports, game management, and community involvement. Instruction should include, but not be limited to the rules, strategies, and techniques relating to practice and competition in eSports.

Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Coaching, Instruction, and Team Administration (60%)

• Assist the head coach to organize and conduct practices during the traditional season (8 weeks in each semester, plus playoffs) for each eSport. Non-traditional (or out-of-season) season practices may be required;
• Assist the head coach to serve as the representative of the department when working with both in Hood College settings and outside Hood College settings.
• Assist the head coach in the management of operational budget issues;
• Participate in uniform and equipment purchase process;
• Help plan and coordinate team travel;
• Help develop and implement fund-raising strategies;
• Assist the head coach to complete in-and off-season scheduling for the program;

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Job Details

Description

The Graduate Assistant, eSports, under the general direction of the eSports Head Coach, will assist the head coach in recruiting qualified student-athletes to the program, instruct and develop the student-athlete in the sport of eSports, game management, and community involvement. Instruction should include, but not be limited to the rules, strategies, and techniques relating to practice and competition in eSports.

Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

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Coaching, Instruction, and Team Administration (60%)

• Assist the head coach to organize and conduct practices during the traditional season (8 weeks in each semester, plus playoffs) for each eSport. Non-traditional (or out-of-season) season practices may be required;
• Assist the head coach to serve as the representative of the department when working with both in Hood College settings and outside Hood College settings.
• Assist the head coach in the management of operational budget issues;
• Participate in uniform and equipment purchase process;
• Help plan and coordinate team travel;
• Help develop and implement fund-raising strategies;
• Assist the head coach to complete in-and off-season scheduling for the program;
• Work within NECC (and ECAC) guidelines regarding the start of the season, dates of competition, and end of the season;
• Be able to represent the Department of Athletics at all on-campus Admissions Open Houses and/or other predetermined events;
• Must have one area of experience with eSports;
• Other duties as assigned by the head coach.

Recruiting (30%)

• Assist the head coach in developing a recruiting strategy to achieve recruiting goals as pre-approved by the Director of Athletics;
• Work with the head coach and Office of Admission to recruit qualified prospective student-athletes, both incoming freshmen and transfers to Hood College;
• Must be able to recruit during the summer;
• Must be able to work weekends & travel.

Site Management (10%)

• Represent the Department of Athletics at selected home athletic events.

Qualifications

We seek a candidate who values diversity, equity and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood College’s mission as a student-centered, liberal arts institution.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essentialfunctions.

• Proven integrity, leadership, and a thorough knowledge of competitive eSports are required.
• Candidates should possess a strong commitment and ability to motivate, teach, counsel, and recruit academically qualified student-athletes.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Education and/or Experience

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Full acceptance into one of Hood’s graduate programs is
• Proven successful coaching, with 2-3 years’ experience preferred, preferably at the collegiate level.
• Knowledge of NECC, or other similar leagues, rules and regulations is preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are required.

Technology Skills

• Computer proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
• Proficient with the internet and email.
• Ability to use available instructional technology resources to effectively teach in a manner conducive to classroom presentation including, but not limited to, the use of audio-visual equipment, computer, educational software, etc.

Language Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively provide information and positively respond to questions from both external and internal customers both in person and by phone. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills

Proficient with statistical and financial concepts. Must have the ability to apply those concepts to tracking, projections, goal setting and interpreting reports. Must be able to draw conclusions from reports and make cost effective decisions regarding programs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a number 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. Ability to work independently and as a member of a group in developing and executing project plans. Ability to work in theoretical arena and apply logic as appropriate.

To Apply

We invite qualified candidates to apply on-line via our electronic application which requires submission of a cover letter, résumé and three professional references.

If you need assistance with the on-line application process, please email humanresources@hood.edu or call (301) 696-3592.

Hood College is committed to diversity in its faculty and staff and subscribes to a policy of hiring only individuals legally eligible to work in the United States. EOE/AAP/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer

Hood College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, religion,orage in recruitment,admission and access to, or treatment, or employment in its programs, services, benefits, or activities as required by applicablelaws includingTitle IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,and complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled applicants and students. Inquiries aboutdiscrimination or reasonable accommodation should be referredto the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator at Alumnae Hall, 401 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD. 21701(AD 312),(301) 696-3592. For complete information on Hood College’s nondiscrimination policy, pleasevisit http://www.hood.edu/non-discrimination/.

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Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Preferred

Proven successful coaching, with 2-3 years’ experience preferred, preferably at the collegiate level; Knowledge of NECC, or other similar leagues, rules and regulations is preferred; Strong oral and written communication skills are required.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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