Head Club Coach, Esports

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelors Degree in related field preferred.

Experience and Training:

• Experience coaching and working with students who have a range of skill levels goals and abilities (including those with high-performance goals and those who seek being a team member)
• Certified as necessary
• Valid First Aid certificate (minimum Basic First Aid with CPR C/AED)
• Valid Drivers License
• Experience planning and implementing training plans and competition and selection protocols
• Experience managing and coordinating

Knowledge Skills Ability:

• Demonstrated ability to coach sound techniques
• Competent in current technologies
• Familiar with safety rules and procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel Word) and social media

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

Club Program Management and Development

• Designs and implements an Esports program to develop players. This includes establishing goals
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• Recruits hires orients supervises and mentors the team leaders to create an effective oversight plan.
• Works with the Athletic Director to develop a 3-year program plan and implement.

Coaching and Athlete Development

• Coaches all members of the HPU Club Esports Program for the Fall and Spring Semesters.
• Establishes consistent and transparent training plans and selection and athlete monitoring protocols.
• Recruits athletes to the program.
• Connects at least twice each week to ensure program strength.
• Organizes and maintains up to date registration contact and medical information.
• Arranges all aspects of Esports matches and schedule with the department.

Communication

• In cooperation with the athletic department maintain and disseminate information including registration process and timelines (comprehensive of publicizing on Website and Social Media).
• Ensures that the High Point University Vision Mission Values and Policies (especially with regard to safety and equipment) are understood and adhered to by all athletes.

Equipment

• Informs Athletic Director of all equipment and other needs of the program.
• Liaises with Athletic Director and Head coach to ensure equipment is in working order.

COMPETENCIES

• Leading People: Motivating for peak performance; promoting empowerment & developing others; Building team orientation.
• Achieving Results: Vision and goal setting; Planning organizing coordinating
• Personal Effectiveness: Fostering trust; Flexibility; Initiative and results orientation; Integrity and self-control
• Interpersonal: Communicating effectively & listening understanding and responding; Teamwork and cooperation

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Candidate must have the ability to work effectively and independently with students (with minimal supervision) in a dynamic and flexible environment.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For more information about this position please contact Dr. Stephen Denny Associate Athletic Director for Intercollegiate Club Sports at