Head Coach, Esports

MOUNT SAINT MARY COLLEGE ATHLETICS

Job Description: Head Coach, eSports

Reports To: Director of Athletics

Status: Exempt, Part-Time (37 Weeks)

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the leadership, direction and organization of all aspects of the Mount Saint Mary College eSports program.

• Compliance with all East Coast Conference and Mount Saint Mary College rules and regulations.

• Coordination of well-developed practice and competition schedules, team meetings and daily communications with the eSports student-athletes.

• Responsible for the recruitment of qualified student-athletes. The Head Coach will be required to work closely with the Admissions and Financial Aid departments to help guide the prospective student athletes through the admissions process.

• Responsible for ensuring the retention and academic eligibility for all eSports student-athletes.

• Adhering to the guidance and direction of the Director of Athletics, the Head eSports Coach will work within the confines of their annual operating budget and make fiscally responsible decisions.

• The Head Coach will develop annual fundraising campaigns to help enhance the student-athlete experience. This will be done through various methods such as the annual Go Blue campaign and other team specific campaigns as approved by the Director of Athletics.

• Working closely with the Associate Athletic Director, the Head Coach will be responsible for the purchasing, management and accounting of all equipment and uniforms needed in accordance with MSMC Athletic Department procedures.

• The Head Coach will be responsible and implementation and execution of an eSports summer camps program.

• Develop and maintain collaborative, cohesive and effective relationships with all Mount Saint Mary College departments including (but not limited to) Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar, Student Accounts, Academic Affairs and Student Affairs.

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and/or Vice President for Students.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree required.

• 1-3 years of collegiate or professional gaming experience.

• Coaching and recruitment experience in a college setting preferred.

• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.

• Demonstrated professionalism with a high standard of personal conduct, integrity, attention to detail and commitment to student-athlete success.

• This position requires the ability to work independently and will be required to work evenings and weekends.