Esports Program Director

Bridgewater College is seeking an energetic and strategic leader to build and grow our varsity esports program. The Esports Program Director will oversee recruiting team development facility operations events and community engagement while creating an inclusive environment where student-athletes can thrive academically socially and competitively.

This role is ideal for someone who understands collegiate esports enjoys mentoring students and is excited to help shape a growing program with campus-wide impact.

WHAT YOULL DO

Recruit and support student-athletes

• Partner with Admissions to recruit students with strong academic and competitive potential.
• Build relationships with high school coaches esports organizations and community partners.
• Represent the program at school visits tournaments open houses and outreach events.
• Help the program meet annual enrollment goals through proactive recruiting and engagement.

Lead the varsity esports program

• Develop short- and long-term goals for program growth and competitive success.
• Set expectations and policies for student-athletes in line with college and league standards.
• Monitor student participation academic progress and conduct.
• Foster a culture of inclusion sportsmanship accountability and teamwork.
• Plan and coordinate competition schedules for fall and spring seasons.

Manage the esports facility and operations

• Oversee daily operation and scheduling of practice and competition spaces.
• Coordinate maintenance upgrades and technology improvements.
• Manage the program budget including equipment software uniforms and league fees.
• Identify sponsorship opportunities and support program visibility efforts.

Enhance events broadcasts and marketing

• Oversee match broadcasts and streaming quality in collaboration with student staff.
• Guide students in graphics commentary production and event operations.
• Maintain an active social media presence highlighting matches achievements and student stories.
• Promote the program through campus outreach and community engagement.

Advise the student esports club

• Serve as advisor to the student esports club and support a welcoming environment for all skill levels.
• Encourage collaboration between varsity teams and club members through shared events and mentorship opportunities.
• Assist with tournaments campus programming and community-building activities.

WHAT YOULL BRING

• Bachelors degree.
• Experience in esports program leadership coaching student development athletics gaming community management or a related field.
• Strong organizational communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to mentor and motivate students in a collaborative environment.
• Knowledge of esports competition structures streaming platforms and gaming technology.
• Experience with social media strategy and digital content creation.
• Ability to manage budgets schedules and multiple priorities effectively.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience recruiting students in a collegiate setting.
• Background in event production live streaming or broadcast management.
• Experience supervising student employees graduate assistants or volunteers.

WHY BRIDGEWATER

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid tuition benefits for eligible dependents.
• A supportive campus community committed to student success and innovation.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Bridgewater College was founded in 1880 as a coeducational liberal arts college to serve the local community. Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley just minutes outside of Harrisonburg and within driving distance of Charlottesville Washington D.C. and Richmond Bridgewater is home to a total student body of approximately 1450 from 27 states and 19 countries. Bridgewater students study more than 60 majors and minors in addition to four graduate programs and 10 pre-professional programs. Bridgewater College is an NCAA DIII school with approximately 40 percent of its students participating in intercollegiate athletics on 26 teams. To learn more about Bridgewater College visit:

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DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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