What are the responsibilities and job description for the Esports Coordinator position at Saint Xavier University?
- Summary
The Esports Coordinator will lead and direct the new and exciting program at Saint Xavier University. The coordinator will be responsible for the administrative needs of the program, along with assisting in coaching, social media, recruitment, and daily operations. We are looking for a visionary who can bring esports to Saint Xavier and ensure growth and viability.
- Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage esports space, coordinate tournaments, oversee team coaches, recruit students
- Works with Director of Athletics for events, securing sponsorships, managing revenue generation
- Provide esports coach and program with clear accounts of financial, marketing, PR and branding success
- Assist in tournament scheduling as well as practice blocks for students on team
- Management of contact information for all esports students involved
- Development and Supervision of staff programs, contacts, and financials
- Assisting in all coaching aspects, such as recruitment and training
- Setup of academically-focused programs, ensuring needs are met for GPA and attendance
- Development of physical and mental wellbeing of players involved
- Daily operational and cleanliness of esports program facility
- Main point of contact for esports students on campus through virtual means such as Discord
- Strong presence in community and excellent spoken communication skills for new changes or additions to esports program
- Assist with hiring, training, scheduling, supervision, payroll and evaluation of esports student staff
- Communicate to relevant stakeholders at university
- Set up VOD review sessions, 1-on-1 coaching blocks, and empathetically connect with players
- Qualifications
Bachelor's degreeCoaching, teaching or competitive esports experience involving the most popular esports titles, including but not limited to Rocket League, League of Legends, Overwatch, Smash Brothers, etc.Experience managing or assisting on accounts for teams, social media accounts for organizations, and providing clear, concise reports to administrationCommunity building experience, preferably in the collegiate environment, through channels such as Discord, Tournaments, Local Parks & Rec departments, or other meansDescription of Hours: M-F, 8:30am - 4:30pm however tournaments and events might constitute outside those hours and days
- Additional Expectations
We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.
The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.
Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.
