HEAD ESPORTS COACH – STAFF POSITION

EXPIRED

Date: 2/13/24

Position Title: Head Esports Coach

Position Requirements & Preferences

Date: 2/13/24

Position Title: Head Esports Coach

Position Requirements & Preferences

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• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University required.
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Relative head coaching experience at a NCAA, NAIA, Junior College institution or professional Esports league equivalent preferred.
• Working knowledge of NACE and the NAIA rules and regulations
• In-depth knowledge of competitive, online PC gaming across multiple platforms
• Expertise in Rocket League, League of Legends, Call of Duty, Valorant and other current competition-level Esports games.
• Ability to lead and manage others successfully.

• Valid Chauffeur’s Driver’s License.

• CPR/First Aid/AED certified.

• Must be able to work collaboratively and establish and maintain effective relationships with the community, faculty, students, and staff.

• Demonstrated capacity for sound and timely judgment with integrity, honesty, and principled behavior.

• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, scholarship, service, and administration.

• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Comfortable with using and managing social media, electronic mail and Hudl.

• Treats each member of the campus community with fairness, dignity and respect.

• Works in a spirit of cooperation and is responsive to the advice and instruction of the athletic administration.

• Enthusiastically supports the mission and values of Missouri Valley College.

Position Summary

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee an ethical process for recruiting and retaining student-athletes for your program.
• Administer your program to be in total compliance with Missouri Valley College, NAIA and Conference regulations and policies.
• Recruit and maintain a Varsity and Varsity reserve team as determined by the administration.
• Consistently communicate with Admissions with your recruiting information.
• Maintain and monitor the eSports Arena and all equipment.
• Plan and organize all practices and matches for the eSports team working closely with game coaches

Responsibilities continued

• Finding and scheduling scrimmages and/or exhibition matches with other collegiate eSports teams
• Stream all practices and collegiate matches – organize and run streaming events for players and students to attend and interact with
• Study each game and understand relevant knowledge on the meta and relevant update patches
• Record and archive matches to enable VOD reviews for feedback and strategy development
• Monitor and stay within the parameters of your budget. All purchase orders, expense forms and check requests must be submitted in a timely manner to the Athletic Director.
• Monitor and submit all required documentation to the FAR and NAIA to assure eligibility for student-athletes.
• Maintain the scholarship average designated by the College for all student-athletes in your program.
• Awarding Institutional Scholarship Funds.
• Attend all athletic department functions and meetings.
• Coordinate all team travel plans with the Transportation Director in a timely manner.
• Assist the SID with news releases, media guides and other team related materials.
• Be a positive role model for your team and monitor discipline guidelines with your team.
• Submit an updated annual inventory of equipment, uniforms and supplies.
• Monitor attendance and academic performance of your team members.
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner and display good sportsmanship at all times.
• Work with the Champions of Character Representative to assure that your program is fulfilling NAIA guidelines.
• Cooperate and communicate with the Athletic Training Staff.
• Be loyal and supportive with the Athletic Department staff, Administration and Faculty.
• All other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

About Missouri Valley College

Missouri Valley College is a faith based Liberal Arts institution of higher learning for students in its undergraduate and graduate areas. Known for its dynamic, richly diverse, and friendly educational environment, Missouri Valley College offers many opportunities to grow in mind, body, and spirit. Grounded in the liberal arts, undergraduate studies empower students to master interdisciplinary skills needed to succeed in a knowledge-based global society. MVC offers over 30 academic programs, study abroad programs, extracurricular activities, and a wide variety of sports. The most popular majors include education and business, criminal justice and exercise science. Above all, Valley is committed to student success. The college complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination employment.

Background Checks

Standard college employees are required to complete the background clearance process. Employment is contingent upon the successful results of an employment background screening. The employment background screening may include but is not limited to your consumer credit history (for positions that work with the university finances or alumni funds only), verification of education and professional credentials, criminal history, driving history, residency, immigration status, performance, references, and other qualities pertinent to your qualifications for the following position.

Description Disclaimer

This description is intended to describe the general level and nature of work performed by the person/people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of the person/people so assigned.

Benefits

403(b), Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Vision Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Vacation, PTO

Reports to: Director of Athletics

Start Date: Immediately

Replacement or New Position: Replacement

Full-Time / Part-Time / Temp: Full-Time

Closing Date of Posting: Until filled

Send cover letter, resume, and at least 3 references electronically to:

Attn: Mike Machholz, Athletic Director

machholzm@moval.edu

Terms of Employment: At will employee

Missouri Valley College is an equal opportunity provider & employer.