Esports Coordinator- Student Support Specialist III

Job Summary

The Esports Coordinator supports the mission of Bluegrass Community and Technical College by fostering an welcoming and engaging environment for all students. The Esports Coordinator is responsible for the development coordination and management of the institutions esports program and esports lounge. This role oversees competitive teams recreational gaming initiatives facilities events and student engagement opportunities related to esports. The Esports Coordinator fosters an inclusive student-centered environment that supports leadership development teamwork academic success and wellness while promoting responsible gaming practices.
This position reports to the Director of Student Engagement.

Job Duties:

• Research develop and implement the colleges esports program.
  
  
• Establish program goals aligned with institutional mission student engagement priorities and retention efforts.
  
  
• Develop policies and procedures related to esports participation eligibility conduct and facility use.
  
  
• Serve as the primary liaison with league organizers coaches and institutional partners.
  
  
• Promote eSports at the institution through marketing and advertising.
  
  
• Supervise and train student workers for the esports lounge.
  
  
• Follow guidelines to ensure team compliance with all leagues conference and institutional rules and regulations.
  
  
• Plan and execute esports-related events such as tournaments watch parties open play nights and outreach activities.
  
  
• Oversee the coordination and setup of esports teams.
  
  
• Collaborate with campus departments to integrate esports into student life programming and retention efforts.
  
  
• Assist students with registering for Esports and managing documentation such as waivers and maintaining updated rosters and eligibility requirements.
  
  
• Track and maintain esports equipment inventory ensuring consoles and PCs remain fully operational; perform and document updates for gaming software Windows OS drivers and peripheral systems while ensuring all downloads comply with institutional policies licensing agreements and appropriate usage standards.
  
  
• Collect participation data assess program outcomes and prepare reports and presentations for leadership as needed.
  
  
• Promote sportsmanship integrity and physical and emotional well-being among student athletes.
  
  
• Build and foster a supportive and competitive team culture representing the mission values and goals of the college.
  
  
• Serve as lead administrator for competitions.
  
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and two years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrates ability to engage motivate and communicate effectively with students in group and individual settings.
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with others. Commitment to the mission of the comprehensive community and technical college.
  
  
• Position requires regular travel between campus locations. Must have a valid drivers license and access to reliable transportation.
  
  
• Experience with online console or pc gaming.
  
  
• Strong computer skills and ability to quickly learn new software.
  
  
• Ability to think critically be innovated and learn new and inventive ways to engage students.
  

Additional Skills Requested:

Employee Rights -Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer -The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.