Esports Coach

Posting Details

Position Information Position Title Esports Coach Job Description Job Summary: Responsible for managing practice and match schedules for specific Esports titles. Develops strategies to be implemented in competition and works with players to practice and excute strategies. Monitors player development and reports progress of players and teams.

Essential Functions (Responsibilities):

• Manage practice schedule for specific Esports teams.
• Coach teams during official matches.
• Develop individual and team skills through training regimen.
• Develop in-game strategies to be used in official matches.
• Maintain minimum rank requirements among team members.
• Offer mediation for intrasquad disputes.
• Report match results and practice results to Esports Coordinator.
• Work with the Esports Coordinator to recruit new students.
• Promote program to recruit potential students.
• Search for partnership and sponsorship opportunities.
• Work with other university departments to create joint events.

Required Qualifications:
Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• Advanced knowledge of one of our varsity esports titles.
• Ability to establish good working relationships with students.
• Extremely proficient with Microsoft Excel and familiar with Access, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with other university programs in the nation.
• A strong leadership to keep students on track and motivated.
• Ability to stay goal-oriented and self-motivated.
• High attention to detail, and highly organized.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on doing what is best of the students.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with other university programs in the nation.
• A strong leadership to keep students on track and motivated.
• Ability to stay goal-oriented and self-motivated.
• High attention to detail, and highly organized.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on doing what is best of the students.

Equivalent Education/Experience

• High School Degree required
• 1+ Year Experience in Esports Field Preferred.
• 1+ Year Experience Coaching Preferred.

Special Job Dimensions: Job would be part time without a set schedule. Coaches are expected to participate in all team practices and matches, both of which can vary on time and date.
Note: The essential job functions and associated qualifications contained in this document describe the general nature and level of the work performed. They are not intended to represent an exhaustive listing or be inclusive of all aspects of the job. The tasks and procedures involved in the performance of the essential job functions may vary from day-to-day. Major changes in areas of responsibility may occur, as directed by management, and will require revision of this job description. Required Qualifications Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ Year Experience in Esports Field Preferred.
• 1+ Year Experience Coaching Preferred.

Physical Demands Office Environment Posting Detail Information Posting Number S1017P Open Date 04/15/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Advertising Summary

EEO Statement

EEO Statement Eeo Statement Summary The University of Tulsa seeks to recruit and retain talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Tulsa is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. The University does not discriminate on the basis of personal status or group characteristic including, but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or marital status. The University of Tulsa is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/ Veteran.

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume

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1. Cover Letter