Part Time E-Sports Coach

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POSITION CODE: 7506

DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION: Athletics

POSITION** : **Staff, Non-Exempt, Part -time (5 Hours)

SALARY RANGE: $16.50 Per Hour

HIRING RANGE:  Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification,

commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.

INTRODUCTORY PERIOD: Three (3) Months 

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POSITION CODE: 7506

DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION: Athletics

POSITION** : **Staff, Non-Exempt, Part -time (5 Hours)

SALARY RANGE: $16.50 Per Hour

HIRING RANGE:  Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification,

commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.

INTRODUCTORY PERIOD: Three (3) Months 

AVAILABLE:  Immediately

BENEFITS OVERVIEW:**  **BROCHURE

POSTING DATE:  March 12, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Open Until Filled, Apply Immediately.

The Esports Coach is responsible for coaching the collegiate esports team at the University of Redlands, providing strategic leadership and fostering an environment that promotes student-athlete success. This position requires expertise across multiple game genres and platforms, ensuring a competitive and engaging experience for team members. The Esports Coach will be responsible for developing student-athletes both in gameplay and personal growth, while also managing practice schedules, recruiting, and community outreach.

This role requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends, as well as the ability to travel for competitions and events.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Provide immediate and constructive feedback to players on gameplay strategies.
• Conduct one-on-one coaching sessions to develop individual player skills.
• Foster a supportive and motivating team environment.
• Ensure student-athlete well-being, including academic support and mental health awareness.
• Plan and organize all practices and competitive matches.
• Find and schedule scrimmages and exhibition matches with other collegiate teams.
• Stay up to date on game metas, patch updates, and competitive strategies.
• Register teams for competitive seasons and ensure compliance with governing esports organizations (NCAA, NACE, NAIA, etc.).
• Maintain and oversee the University’s Esports Arena and equipment.
• Organize and run streaming events, ensuring all collegiate matches are broadcast.
• Record and archive matches for analysis and strategic development.
• Assist in recruiting qualified student-athletes to the program.
• Engage with the community to promote esports events and initiatives.
• Participate in University outreach programs and activities.
• Develop and implement individual player skill development plans.
• Manage team schedules, travel logistics, and budgetary considerations.
• Ensure the health and safety of athletes and staff.
• Resolve player conflicts and encourage a positive team culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Guidelines

Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following:

Experience/Training/Education:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Sports Coaching Education, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience in esports (coaching, team management, media broadcasting, or competitive play).
• Experience in coaching and providing constructive feedback.
• Demonstrated knowledge of competitive gaming across multiple platforms.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Passion for developing student-athletes both in gameplay and personal growth.

Preferred:

• Experience with collegiate-level esports programs.
• Familiarity with rules and regulations of NCAA, NACE, NAIA, and other esports governing bodies.
• Expertise in Rocket League, League of Legends, Call of Duty, Valorant, and other competitive esports titles.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the community.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and motivate student-athletes.
• Proficiency in streaming platforms and esports content creation.
• Understanding of game mechanics, team strategies, and competitive play.
• Ability to analyze and adapt to changing esports trends and updates.
• Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Working Conditions:

Standard office setting. Duties performed are primarily in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation or in meetings. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort. This position requires flexibility to work evening and weekend hours as well as the ability to travel, as required.

Physical Demands:

Incumbents regularly sit for long periods; walk short distances on a regular basis; may travel to various locations to attend meetings and conduct work; use hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines; reach with hands and arms; stoop or kneel or crouch to file; climb stairs; speak clearly and distinctly to answer telephones and to provide information; see to read fine print and operate computer; hear and understand voices over telephone and in person; and lift, carry and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

TO APPLY: A resume/CV and cover letter are required. In compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act, if selected for the interview process and accommodations are needed, please call (909) 748-8040. If you are unable to complete an application due to a disability, contact us at (909) 748-8040 to ask for accommodation or an alternative application process.

HIRING RANGE:  Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification, commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training. The University of Redlands is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is defined as the Full Pay Range. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is defined as the  Hiring Range. Placement within the Hiring Range is determined by internal equity, and relevant qualifications.

BACKGROUND CHECK:  Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. The University will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current employee who was conditionally offered the position.

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For application questions please direct them to Woodbury HR, HR@woodbury.edu

Human Resources (redlands.edu)

SUBMISSION OF A RESUME OR APPLICATION INDICATES AGREEMENT THAT THE UNIVERSITY MAY VERIFY ANY AND ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN.

MEMBERS OF UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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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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