Head ESports Coach

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Head Esports Coach

Mount Vernon Nazarene University exists to shape lives through educating the whole person

and cultivating Christ-likeness for lifelong learning and service.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) is an intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age
students, graduate students, and working adults who seek opportunities to learn and grow in an academic
community of faith. The University provides the context for a transformational experience through excellent
academics, service opportunities, caring relationships, and a nurturing spiritual and social environment. Faculty,
staff, and students are challenged to achieve their highest potential, to become increasingly Christ-like and to
make a difference in their world through lifelong service.

The University seeks a full-time, 10-month, Esports Head Coach, for its Athletic Department on the Mount
Vernon main campus. The position reports to the Vice President for Student Life and is available immediately,
upon appointment of a successful candidate. MVNU is also a distinctively evangelical Christian university and
the candidate must be in agreement with our mission and demonstrate a personal, evangelical faith. Salary will

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Head Esports Coach

Mount Vernon Nazarene University exists to shape lives through educating the whole person

and cultivating Christ-likeness for lifelong learning and service.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) is an intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age
students, graduate students, and working adults who seek opportunities to learn and grow in an academic
community of faith. The University provides the context for a transformational experience through excellent
academics, service opportunities, caring relationships, and a nurturing spiritual and social environment. Faculty,
staff, and students are challenged to achieve their highest potential, to become increasingly Christ-like and to
make a difference in their world through lifelong service.

The University seeks a full-time, 10-month, Esports Head Coach, for its Athletic Department on the Mount
Vernon main campus. The position reports to the Vice President for Student Life and is available immediately,
upon appointment of a successful candidate. MVNU is also a distinctively evangelical Christian university and
the candidate must be in agreement with our mission and demonstrate a personal, evangelical faith. Salary will
be commensurate with education and experience. A full complement of benefits is provided to full-time
employees, including a health care plan, retirement contributions and tuition assistance, each subject to associated
waiting periods.

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Responsible for contest scheduling, practice and contest planning, player skill development and

coordination of all events concerning the Esports program

• Responsible for the general oversight of the Esports facility. This position will be responsible for

maintaining and monitoring all Esports equipment and facilities

• Have a thorough understanding of Esports and trends in the gaming industry. Should have familiarity with
several types of games and be able to instruct student-athletes in playing and game preparation. It is
imperative that the head coach research and stay current on cutting edge equipment and playing techniques
for a wide variety of Esports games

• Work one-on-one with student-athletes and also be required to instruct student-athletes in small group

settings

• Will serve as the face of the program. This includes helping to promote and build the program. The head
coach will work with groups on and off campus to expand the visibility of Mount Vernon Nazarene
University Esports

• Requires the ability to identify and recruit potential student-athletes. The head coach is responsible for

meeting all MVNU roster requirements

• Will oversee any part-time or volunteer coaches and provide annual evaluations for all Esports staff
• Should be well versed and able to instruct student-athletes on physical health, team concepts and team

building exercises, team development techniques and safety

• Responsible for monitoring the Esports budget. All plans for travel and equipment purchase also fall under

the responsibility of the head coach

• Monitors academic progress of all student-athletes on the team and working with various constituencies
across campus to ensure that student-athletes receive the proper academic counseling and assistance

• Provides secondary assistance to non-NAIA athletic recruitment and administrative efforts

• This position could require other duties as assigned by the athletic director. These could include
fundraising, game management, and working with other athletic department personnel at selected events

Expectations for the successful candidate:

• Evangelical Christian statement of faith, experience, and mission fit.
• Personal commitment to Jesus Christ.
• Understanding and alignment of the heritage, doctrine, and practices of the Church of the Nazarene.

Applicants must have the ability to articulate these vital aspects to our student-athletes

• Bachelor's degree is required and/or coaching/playing experience at an elite level of competition is desired
• Previous Esports coaching in higher education or similar program development is preferred
• Strong technology skills are required. This includes familiarity with software and hardware equipment

associated with Esports and the ability to stay up-to-date on cutting edge trends in Esports

• This position requires well-developed communication skills, as well as strong time management and

organizational skills

• Demonstrated ability to manage a budget
• The ability to work weekends and evenings is required. This position requires travel (some overnight),

both in recruiting and attending competitions. Non-traditional work hours will also be required

• Must be capable of sitting, walking or standing for long periods of time, frequent use of stairs, ability to

lift 50 pounds

To be considered for this position, please email a resume to humanresources@mvnu.edu and complete the
application, found at: http://mvnu.edu/jobs/application. Applicants submitting materials via email should attach
either a Microsoft Word or .PDF File. Alternatively, materials can be faxed to (740-397-1005), or mailed to:

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Human Resources
800 Martinsburg Road
Mount Vernon, OH 43050

Professional and personal references are required, consistent with the responsibilities associated with this position.
A background check will be performed prior to appointment. Mount Vernon Nazarene University does not
unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or military service in
administering its employment policies and practices. As a religious educational institution under the auspices of
the Church of the Nazarene, the University is permitted by law to consider religious beliefs/practices in making
employment decisions and does so to achieve its mission. The University requires as a condition of employment
that all employees subscribe to standards of the Church of the Nazarene and conduct their lives in accordance
therewith.

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