ESports Head Coach

Overview

The ESports head coach is responsible for administration of all phases of an intercollegiate ESports programming including but not limited to: recruiting quality student-athletes; organizing and training athletes for successful competition; monitoring and supporting the academic success of the student-athletes. This is a collegiate head coaching position and all duties must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of the NJCAAE, NJCAA Region XXI, and Holyoke Community College.

• Recruitment
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  Establish a recruiting strategy and procedures to include preparation of recruiting letters and material, outreach to prospective student-athletes via in-person meetings, telephone, and/or zoom; establish a comprehensive list of prospective student-athletes and regularly contact them about attending Holyoke Community College.
• Coaching
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  Organize, prepare, and conduct team practice sessions to train and prepare for competition; direct, motivate, and advise student-athletes during competition; effectively communicate proper fundamentals, techniques, and team strategies; establish student-athlete and team goals; establish and enforce team and college policies; represent the college in a positive manner by demonstrating good sportsmanship and collegiality.
• Administrative
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  Meet with the Athletic Academic Advisor to monitor academic progress of student-athletes; work with the Athletic Director to develop a competition schedule; develop relationships with four-year coaches and implement a plan to assist students in transferring; demonstrate an understanding and adhere to NJCAA eligibility and compliance regulations as well as applicable coach and student-athlete handbooks; attend and participate in coaching staff meetings;
  
  work with the Athletic Director or designee to ensure student-athlete eligibility paperwork is completed; communicate with the Athletic Director or designee on uniform and/or equipment needs as necessary.
• Qualifications
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  • Associate’s degree or higher;
  • Knowledge of the sport of ESports as a student-athlete and/or a coach;
  • Knowledge of recruitment and student-athlete development;
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills;
  • Ability to work nights and weekends;
  • Valid driver’s license; the ability to work effectively with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff.
• PREFERRED
  :
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Part-Time, Non-Benefited Position

Hourly Rate: Stipend

Hours: Vary; some evening and weekend work required

Additional information: All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa. Pre-Employment Background check, including Criminal History will be conducted for all positions.