Head Club Coach, Esports

The HPU Club Esports Head Coach shall be responsible for supporting the Head Coach in all efforts of leading, coordinating and coaching the competitive club Esports program, in a manner consistent with High Point University’s vision, mission and values and within the designated budget. The HPU Club Esports Head Coach has the opportunity to create an environment that nurtures the development of students as athletes and as members of the community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.

Experience and Training:

• Experience coaching and working with students who have a range of skill levels, goals and abilities (including those with high-performance goals and those who seek being a team member)
• Certified as necessary
• Valid First Aid certificate (minimum Basic First Aid with CPR C/AED)
• Valid Driver’s License
• Experience planning and implementing training plans and competition and selection protocols
• Experience managing and coordinating

Knowledge, Skills, Ability:

• Demonstrated ability to coach sound techniques
• Competent in current technologies
• Familiar with safety rules and procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), and social media

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

Club Program Management and Development

• Designs and implements an Esports program to develop players. This includes establishing goals,
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• Recruits, hires, orients, supervises, and mentors the team leaders to create an effective oversight plan.
• Works with the Athletic Director to develop a 3-year program plan and implement.

Coaching and Athlete Development

• Coaches all members of the HPU Club Esports Program for the Fall and Spring Semesters.
• Establishes consistent and transparent training plans and selection and athlete monitoring protocols.
• Recruits athletes to the program.
• Connects at least twice each week to ensure program strength.
• Organizes and maintains up to date registration, contact and medical information.
• Arranges all aspects of Esports matches and schedule with the department.

Communication

• In cooperation with the athletic department, maintain and disseminate information, including registration process and timelines (comprehensive of publicizing on Website and Social Media).
• Ensures that the High Point University Vision, Mission, Values and Policies (especially with regard to safety and equipment) are understood and adhered to by all athletes.

Equipment

• Informs Athletic Director of all equipment and other needs of the program.
• Liaises with Athletic Director and Head coach to ensure equipment is in working order.

COMPETENCIES

• Leading People: Motivating for peak performance; promoting empowerment & developing others; Building team orientation.
• Achieving Results: Vision and goal setting; Planning, organizing, coordinating
• Personal Effectiveness: Fostering trust; Flexibility; Initiative and results orientation; Integrity and self-control
• Interpersonal: Communicating effectively & listening, understanding and responding; Teamwork and cooperation

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Candidate must have the ability to work effectively and independently with students (with minimal supervision) in a dynamic and flexible environment.