What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSISTANT COACH, HIGH SCHOOL E-SPORTS position at Denver Public Schools?
** Applications will be received until August 7, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **
About this job:
The E-Sports Assistant Coach at DPS supports the Head Coach in training student-athletes, organizing competitions, and fostering a positive and inclusive gaming environment. This role is crucial in helping students develop technical skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship while ensuring they maintain academic success.
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary Range. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. Head Coach Stipend Range: $4,348 - $6,006. Assistant Coach Stipend Range: $4,149 - $5,1494.
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.
What You'll Do:
- Assist the Head Coach in training and mentoring student-athletes in various E-Sports titles
- Support the development of practice plans, strategy sessions, and skill-building exercises
- Help organize and manage team participation in competitions, scrimmages, and events
- Reinforce positive gaming habits, sportsmanship, and online safety
- Assist in monitoring student academic progress and ensuring eligibility compliance
- Help maintain and manage E-Sports equipment, software, and gaming spaces
- Encourage student leadership, teamwork, and engagement in a structured E-Sports environment
- Support program outreach and promotion within the DPS community
What You'll Need:
- High School Diploma/GED required
- 2 years of experience in competitive gaming, coaching, or mentoring students in an educational setting.
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
- Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students. DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.
Salary : $4,348 - $6,006