Job Description
Director of eSports/Head Coach Job Type: Administrative Staff
Job Number: 00398
Location: Westerville, OH
Division: Student Affairs
DESCRIPTION
Otterbein University invites applications in the Department of Athletics for the position of
Director of eSports/Head Coach . This position reports to the Director of Athletics and maintains collaborative relationships with staff members in the Division of Student Affairs for the purpose of supporting holistic student development, academic success, team goal achievement, and well-being. On-site presence is required. This is a full-time, exempt, 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year position.
BENEFITS AT OTTERBEIN
Otterbein offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Accrue 4 weeks paid vacation and 10 days paid sick time per year
- 12 paid holiday's plus bonus days (including Christmas Eve through New Year's Day)
- Medical, dental and vision insurance to you, dependents or domestic partner
- Defined contribution retirement plan
- Tuition benefit
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- and much more
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- The successful candidate is responsible for growing a new Esports program that began competition in the 2024-2025 school year. The position stemmed from an exciting investment through an innovation fund at the University.
- The Director of Esports/Head Coach is responsible for providing ethical leadership in managing all aspects of a competitive Esports program. Responsibilities include: meeting or exceeding goals related to the recruitment and retention of academically and athletically qualified student-athletes; training student-athletes for success through practice planning, strategy development, and skill instruction; managing and scheduling the gaming facility; collaborating with Otterbein University Information and Technology Services on gaming station maintenance; and supervision of part-time and volunteer coaches and student leaders/coaches.
- The secondary duty for this role is the administration of Otterbein University's intramural sports program. The successful candidate will construct an intramural schedule each semester, coordinate with our facility scheduler and athletic team coaches for support, and deploy student workers as needed to orchestrate events. Additional responsibilities in this area will be determined by the Director of Athletics.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIE S: N/A
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to communicate, sit, reach and use repetitive motions of hands and wrists. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop or bend. The employee must occasionally lift and/or carry up to 20 pounds and occasionally push and/or pull up to 20 pounds. This position requires close vision. Must be able to meet regular and predictable attendance standards.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: A Bachelor's degree and successful experience as a student-athlete and/or coach is required. Candidates should be knowledgeable about collegiate Esports trends and gaming equipment, experienced in coaching or demonstrating gaming skills and strategies, and demonstrate an ability to design and implement a comprehensive recruiting strategy. Experience in fostering a positive team environment focused on holistic growth is essential.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must demonstrate professional level oral and written communications skills including grammar.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Must be competent in general math.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: N/A
TECHNICAL SKILLS: N/A
REASONING ABILITY: N/A
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind of level of difficulty. Otterbein University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. Otterbein University is committed to providing a welcoming environment free from unlawful discrimination. To this end, the University prohibits any form of discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, religion, creed, marital status, partnership status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, military status, or any other legally protected status in its programs and activities. However, the University's commitment to a nondiscriminatory environment is not intended to abridge unduly its commitment to academic freedom, free speech, or its educational mission. Inquiries or complaints regarding any form of discrimination or harassment may be directed to: Human Resources
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