Club Sports - Esports Coach

5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA Req #161

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent’s College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges–2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools–2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

Club Sports - Esports Coach

5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA Req #161

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent’s College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges–2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools–2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

Position Summary

To serve as the Club Sports Esports coach.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the Esports program, demonstrating effective communication and planning, strong organizational and administrative skills, and sound decision-making.
• Responsible for the recruitment and retention of Esports team members.
• Organize, plan, and conduct practices, games, and tournaments and hold individual skill instruction sessions.

• Work directly with leagues as a liaison for the University.

• Coordinate with the athletic communications office to provide accurate data for game scores and individual and team accomplishments.

• Participate in the development of the whole student-- regarding individual well-being and life skills.

• Help monitor and ensure the academic progress of team members.

• Represent the program with the highest professionalism, sportsmanship, and integrity.

• Foster and maintain a culture that demonstrates a commitment to compliance with all league, conference, and institutional rules and regulations.

• Foster and maintain a culture that demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as trust and mutual respect.

• Provide ongoing input on the design of the esports facility and selection of equipment, as well as preventive maintenance of inventory.

• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Director of Club Sports and Intramurals.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 1-2 years coaching Esports.
• Detailed knowledge of the Esports industry.
• Experience competing in competitive Esports leagues.

Unusual Working Conditions

Nights and weekends will be required.

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.

Other details

• Job Family Staff
• Pay Type Salary
• Employment Indicator Part-time Seasonal
• Required Education Bachelor’s Degree

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