Trojans Esports Lead
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Job Summary
The Athletics and Recreation department makes the SAIT experience a slam dunk through programs and facilities that promote an active lifestyle. Join a team passionate about making sure no one is left on the sidelines when it comes to sport and recreation. Go Trojans!
The Opportunity
SAIT is seeking a passionate and innovative Trojans Esports Lead to elevate our campus gaming culture. This role focuses on identifying and launching new Esports opportunities that drive student participation and engagement while designing immersive event and spectator experiences that energize the SAIT community.
The successful candidate will expand the programs reach by building strong connections with departments such as SAIT Residence RTBN FVP Natoysopoyiis (formerly Chinook Lodge) and the International Student Centre. They will also track and analyze participation data to uncover trends and gaps helping shape a more inclusive and dynamic Esports environment.
The Role
- Join or create new Esports leagues to create student engagement opportunities.
- Monitor game title demand. Add or remove curated game titles from library of available games within the SAIT Trojans Esports offerings. Stay on trend while finding games that fit SAITs core values and FIRST principles.
- Manage and maintain SAIT Trojans Discord Senet and Twitch account.
- Act as Esports team coordinator for competitive teams open tryouts onboarding player and team organization event management.
- Oversee basic maintenance and upkeep of equipment replacing controller batteries troubleshooting and initiating ITS requests for technical issues notifying A&R office as needed.
- Provide supplemental leadership in Esports Studio liaising among students players staff and A&R office team.
Qualifications & Experience
- Currently enrolled at SAIT or recent graduate preferred.
- Minimum of a high school diploma; post-secondary education in a related field (e.g. communications media production game design or business) is an asset.
- Prior experience in Esports coordination team management or event planning is an asset.
- Familiarity with competitive gaming environments and Esports culture.
- Awareness of SAITs core values and FIRST principles to guide game curation.
Skills Required
- Proficiency with Discord Twitch and Senet platforms.
- Basic troubleshooting skills for gaming equipment and peripherals.
- Ability to monitor and analyze game title trends and student engagement data.
- Ability to create inclusive and engaging Esports experiences for diverse student populations.
- Ability to generate accurate usage statistics and analyze participation trends.
- Strong organizational skills for managing multiple teams events and digital platforms.
Job classification: A9000 - Pooled Wage Position
Hourly rate: 19.50
# of positions: 1
Position End Date: August 31 2026
Posting closing date: updated to December 19 2025 at 3:30 PM MST
About SAIT
At SAIT were building bold futures. Were a community of tenacious problem-solvers inventive thinkers and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.
Named one of Albertas Top Employers were driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If youre looking for a place where purpose meets possibility youve found it here.
Were committed to community and belonging
Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAITs vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women Indigenous people racialized people people with disabilities people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT.
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