Director and Head Coach Esports

Full Time / Salary / Exempt 

WORK SCHEDULE

Flexible, some Monday-Friday office hours required, lots of evenings & travel to recruit

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Esports is responsible for strategic oversight, daily management, comprehensive operation and advancement of Southern Nazarene University’s competitive Esports team. This position must work within SNU guidelines to provide Esports students with an exceptional collegiate experience while competing for championships.  They must have a strong Christian commitment with a vital Christian faith and lifestyle while being supportive of the evangelical Mission of Southern Nazarene University “to make Christlike disciples through higher education.”

 RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the SNU Esports Program, ensuring the program functions with excellence and integrity.
• Oversee recruitment efforts for prospective SNU Esports student-athletes in collaboration with admissions and marketing. Maintain the established discount rate and team member targets. 
• Supervise and mentor current SNU Esports team members, supporting both competitive success and student development.
• Coordinate practice schedules, competitions, travel (if applicable), and event participation.
• Maintain an active presence in collegiate esports leagues and conferences.
• Ensure timely communication with IT, Student Life, and other departments to support program needs.
• Oversee the SNU Esports Room, ensuring all gaming systems, peripherals, software, and streaming equipment are up-to-date and operational.
• Coordinates regular equipment maintenance, upgrades, and purchases as needed.
• Enforce facility rules and schedules for practices, open play, and community access.
• Develop, manage, and track annual budgets for both Campus Recreation and Esports programs.
• Ensure budget compliance with university policies and make strategic recommendations for program growth and sustainability.
• Prepare reports on participation, engagement, and program outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.
• Seek external sponsorships, grants, or fundraising opportunities to enhance program offerings.

Required Qualifications:

• Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must profess faith in Jesus Christ, possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU Mission “to make Christlike disciples through higher education.”  
• As an institution of the Church of the Nazarene, applicants must understand and embrace the biblical principle that all people are created in the image of God and should be treated with dignity and respect, including a belief in equal opportunity to work, contribute, and flourish without discrimination.
• College graduate
• Minimum of two years of related work experience and/or relevant training
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple demands in fast-paced work environment
• Typing and spelling competency
• Experience with various computer software applications
• Data entry experience 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some graduate college work
• Experience in higher education 

Supervision Received:

Receives supervision and work assignments from a designated supervisor, although other staff members in the unit may provide work direction.

Supervision Exercised:

May be responsible for the coordination of work assignments for student employees, stipend coaches, and/or graduate assistants.

Apply Online for this position at Southern Nazarene Careers

Benefits

Generous benefit structure including family health insurance plan (shared cost), long term disability, dental insurance, group life insurance, retirement matching, tuition remission, vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays.