Esports Assistant Coach

Title: Esports Assistant Coach

Employee Classification: Student Assistant - Regular

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Enrollment Mgmt & Student Aff

SubDivision-Department: DAL-Dean of Students

Department: DAL-Esports-500440

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: $20.00/HR

FTE: .48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The mission of Student Affairs: With a student-centered focus on education, Student Affairs creates innovative transformative learning opportunities, activities, and programs
that prepare students to thrive personally and professionally as engaged members of a global society. Our vision is to provide UNT Dallas Students with co-curricular
engagement and development opportunities that appeal to an intergenerational and diverse population to enhance student learning outside the classroom.

Position Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Esports Assistant Coach to join our competitive esports team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for gaming and a strong understanding of game mechanics, strategy, and team dynamics. As an Assistant Coach, you will work closely with the Assistant Director of Esports to develop training programs, analyze gameplay, and support player development, all while fostering a positive and inclusive team environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Working toward a Bachelor’s degree

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with young people, preparing them for success in life as well as athletically.
Experience with social media, database management and web content management systems
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Job Duties

• Help resolve player conflict and motivate all players to improve. 
• Study each game and understand relevant knowledge on the meta and relevant update patches. 
• Record and archive matches to enable VOD reviews for feedback and strategy development. - (Essential)
•  Manage player skill development plans and instill the philosophical perspective necessary for personal and team growth. 
• Registering teams for competitive seasons on all platforms. 
• Finding and scheduling scrimmages and/or exhibition matches with other collegiate esports teams. 
• Stream all collegiate matches – organize and run streaming events for players and students to attend and interact with.
•  Maintain and update team social media properties sharing information with our students, faculty and fans about the team, players and competitions. 
• Maintain and monitor the esports Arena and all equipment. 
• Plan and organize all practices and matches for the esports team working closely with game coaches. 

Physical Requirements

• Lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Up to 19 hours per week; Monday - Friday, some Saturdays

Driving University Vehicle

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.