Esports Coach

Esports Coach

Job Description   
Mountain Gateway Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and one of 23 community colleges in Virginia. The college is supported by the Commonwealth of Virginia; the counties of Alleghany, Bath, Botetourt (northern portion) and Rockbridge; the cities of Buena Vista, Covington, and Lexington; and the town of Clifton Forge. MGCC provides opportunities for the extension of knowledge, skills and personal enrichment in an environment that maintains high academic standards and respect for each individual. The college strives to keep programs and services financially and geographically accessible for all students. Credit and non-credit courses are offered to meet life-long learning needs. On-site and distance learning options incorporate up-to-date technologies.

Reports to the Athletic Director of the College and indirectly to the Director of Student Services.

All coaches are required to:

• Represent MGCC and MGCC athletics in a professional and respectful manner
• Serve as a student advocate by encouraging academic, personal, and athletic support (such as required study halls, following up on attendance and/or minor disciplinary issues)
• Recruit qualified student athletes to field a sport as outlined in the Mountain Gateway Community College Student Handbook
• Fundraise for the MGCC Educational Foundation, as appropriate, to be deposited in the Athletic Fund; with a minimum expectation of $2,500 per season
• Meet with team for each practice session and home game and will travel with team to each away game
• Abide by NJCAA rules and regulations administered by the NJCAA which are located at www.njcaa.org
• Be compliant with any NJCAA policies, which are located at www.njcaa.org
• Keep MGCC vehicles maintained and cleaned after use (cars, buses, vans)
• Initiate and maintain documentation on each student athlete in the respective sport
• Assist in the development of schedules with the Athletic Director as appropriate
• Manage equipment inventory
• Maintain athletic facilities as necessary
• Maintain appropriate practice schedule as approved by the Athletic Director
• Attend mandated NJCAA and other meetings as directed by the Athletic Director
• Comply with the laws and employment policies of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the Virginia Community College System’s general conditions of employment, set forth in the VCCS Policy Manual: http://www.vccs.edu/WhoWeAre/PolicyManual/tabid/103/Default.aspx.
• Other duties as assigned

KSA's/Required Qualifications        

1. Education and Training: The incumbent shall hold a combination of a Associate’s degree in a relevant sport discipline and/or demonstrable experience as a coach at the high school or collegiate level.
2. Coaching experience: Experience involving multiplayer online video games with team-based elements and expert knowledge of League of Legends, Overwatch, or similar games; In-depth knowledge of competitive, online PC gaming across multiple platforms.
3. Prior Related Experience: Demonstrable experience coaching at the Professional/College/Club/High School level.
4. Must possess valid driver’s license
5. Other Qualifications: The person holding this position must be a person of high moral character, is expected to be friendly, approachable, team-oriented, committed to students’ academic success, and willing to work on a limited budget. The person must posses effective communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to engage in the community and with prospects, show a high level of sportsmanship, teamwork, positive attitude, and having respect for players, coaches, officials and MGCC Community.

Additional Considerations                 

• Recruitment experience
• Experience coaching or playing in collegiate eSports program preferred

Link to apply: https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/73042

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.