Centre College invites applications for the position of Director of ESports/Head Coach. This is an exempt (salary) position.

This is a unique opportunity for a qualified individual to build a competitive collegiate ESports program. This position will oversee all aspects of a comprehensive collegiate ESportsprogram, including sponsored games, special events, and facility operation. This position will focus on achieving yearly recruitment and retention goals for qualified student-athletes. This position will oversee all aspects of the sport program, including, but not limited to, practice planning, game preparation/scouting, in-game coaching, budgeting, scheduling, staff supervision, and fundraising for the program. The incumbent will provide a diverse array of ESports programming that will attract participation from a broad spectrum of current and prospective students. They will manage daily operations of the ESports arena and be responsible equipment maintenance. A secondary duty will be assigned.

Essential Functions

• Oversees all aspects of a comprehensive ESports program, including sponsored games, special events, and facility operation;
• Oversees all aspects of the sports program;
• Recruits and retains qualified student-athletes, including achieving yearly recruiting goals in conjunction with the college admissions office;
• Instructs, teaches, and coaches student-athletes on game strategies and performance principle;
• Fosters an inclusive, respectful, and competitive environment within the ESports program;
• Manages game-day preparation and scouting of opponents;
• Coordinates the development of a competitive and balanced schedule;
• Manages team within the framework of established budget by purchasing equipment/apparel, uniforms, supplies and other services;
• Directs, supervises, and evaluates ESports programming, including sponsored games, open recreation, special events, leagues, camps, and tournaments;
• Ensures appropriate staffing levels for all operating hours and events. Establishes and maintains operating schedule for ESports arena;
• Monitors eligibility status and promotes academic progress of student-athletes;
• Adheres to all athletic training policies and procedures;
• In conjunction with Deputy AD, coordinates team fundraising and promotes alumni and community engagement through various programming and outreach;
• Oversees all equipment maintenance, ordering and repairs for ESports area;
• Enforces department and team expectations regarding general standard of behavior for student-athlete;
• Performs administrative tasks and completes requests for information as assigned;
• Contributes to the overall success of the Athletics Department by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned;
• Appreciation of and commitment to further an inclusive culture for those of diverse backgrounds such as ability, age, ethnicity, faith, gender, neurodiversity, race, and sexual orientation.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university is required.
• Previous coaching experience at the collegiate or high school level preferred.
• Working knowledge of ESports gaming equipment required.
• Successful collegiate gaming and coaching experience preferred.

Required Skills, Abilities and/or Licensure

• Demonstrated success in scouting, talent assessment, and recruitment of qualified student-athletes.
• Demonstrated ESports management experience, including strategic planning, budget management, equipment purchasing, and risk management.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills, strong attention to detail.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to set and achieve or exceed goals and deadlines.
• Working knowledge of collegiate ESports league rules of play.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment for optimal gaming experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel for both games and student-athlete recruiting.
• Compliance with NCAA Division III rules and regulations.
• Compliance with athletic conference rules and regulations required.
• Compliance with collegiate ESports league rules and regulations required.
• Strong communications skills, both written and verbal, as well as a teamwork attitude and a desire to work in a fast-paced, highly successful Division III athletic department is a must. 
• Being self-motivated, positive, creative, energetic, eager to teach, and the ability to foster a team environment is needed. 

Physical Requirements

  Moderate physical activity.  Requires handling up to 25 pounds. Standing and or walking for more than four hours per day.

TO APPLY

Interested applicants must apply through the Centre College Human Resources site at https://www.centre.edu/offices/human-resources/career-opportunities (with a cover letter, resume, and list of references).  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.  For full consideration, application materials must be submitted online by July 6, 2022.