Esports Head Coach

Esports Head Coach

Salary

$50,400.00 Annually

Location

St. Bonaventure, NY

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

202200614

Division

Student Affairs

Department

Ctr, Activities, Rec. Ldrship

Opening Date

06/25/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Description

The Head Esports Coach is responsible for the coaching organizing, and administering of all operations associated with the varsity Esports program with the competitive Eastern College Athletic Conference. The Coach is responsible for the daily operations and administrative oversight of the Esports Room and program in support of all student activities and programming related to Esports, including personnel, risk management, team practices and competitive activities.

Examples of Duties

Oversee all aspects of a competitive varsity eSports program including but not limited to practice planning, game preparation, scouting, in-game coaching, budgeting, and scheduling40

Develop an outreach and recruitment plan for prospective Esports athletes to enroll and then retain qualified, competitive student athletes. Implement that plan in recruiting Esports athletes

25Assist with managing and maintaining all hardware, software, and other equipment and overseeing operation of the Esports room. 30Provide engagement opportunities for gaming and utilization of the facility, via partnerships with academic programs, club and recreational programs, informal student involvement, and spectators

10Develops and publishes team rules regarding practice, class attendance, punctuality, dress code and general standards of behavior, with the approval of the assigned administrator. Enforces such team rules with appropriate disciplinary actions.

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Supplemental Functions:

• Assist with monitoring academic progress and eligibility of student-athletes in accordance with applicable bylaws and university standards
• Arranges a competitive event schedules, in conjunction with the assigned administrator.
• Compiles data and reports to meet Departmental and University requirements.
• Oversees the conditioning and training of team members to ensure that student athletes are physically prepared for competition.

Typical Qualifications

Bachelors required in a related field, masters preferred

• 1-3 years of successful coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level with head coaching experience highly preferred.
• Experience involving multiplayer online video games with team-based elements and expert knowledge of Rainbow 6, Fortnite, Valorant, League of Legends, Overwatch, Rocket League, Smash Bros or similar games

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Full-time employees at SBU enjoy unparalleled Benefits

Abundance of Time off

Tuition Remission

• 100% undergraduate tuition remission for employee, spouse, and dependents
• 80% graduate tuition remission for employee (online and ground programs)
• 50% for spouse (ground programs only)

Full Benefit package

• 403b Retirement Plan + 10% Employer contribution after 2 years
• Health Insurance with $250 Wellness card
• Dental Insurance
• Employer Paid Life insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Employer Paid Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

Other Perks

• Free access to campus fitness center
• 2 free Division 1 Men's Basketball Season tickets
• Golf course membership discount
• Other National and Local discounts available

St. Bonaventure University is located in the scenic Enchanted Mountain region of Western New York, approximately 75 miles south of Buffalo, New York, with easy access to major metropolitan areas. A close-knit and caring community guided by its values of compassion, wisdom and integrity, St. Bonaventure is dedicated to academic excellence as informed by its Franciscan and liberal arts traditions. The university is committed to developing an inclusive community and preparing leaders dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service.

The university currently enrolls approximately 2,000 undergraduate students and more than 1,000 graduate students in its schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Communication, and Health Professions. U.S. News & World Report ranks SBU in the top 15% of regional universities in the North, for both value and overall. St. Bonaventure is a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference (NCAA Division I), with athletes participating in 20 sports.

St. Bonaventure University is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits program designed to attract and retain high-quality Faculty and Staff. To view an overview of the benefits offered at SBU for full time employees, click the link below:

Benefits Overview for Full-Time Employees

Employer St. Bonaventure University (NY)

Address 3261 West State Road

St. Bonaventure, New York, 14778

Website http://www.sbu.edu