Head Coach eSports

The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promote academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally diverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.

Position Description Summary/Purpose:

Recruits, trains and provides guidance to members of the ESPORTS team in a manner which promotes the academic, athletic and social success of its competitors and is consistent with the mission and goals of the University of Bridgeport Athletics and Recreation departments. The eSports program is expected to recruit student-athletes that can be successful academically, socially and athletically at the University of Bridgeport, meeting a minimum roster size of 25 unique student-athletes each year;

Major Task, Duties and Responsibility:

• Represent the University of Bridgeport and the Athletic Department in a positive manner with a high degree of integrity and quality.

• Promote and support the University of Bridgeport and its mission.

• Promote and support the University of Bridgeport Athletic Department’s program mission and goals.

• Promote the eSports program

• Provide leadership in the planning and operation of the program.

• Administer eSports program within the policies of University of Bridgeport and the ECAC.

• Organize training and contests

• Adhere to operating, and equipment budgets as established by the Athletic Department.

• Delegate responsibilities to staff, student workers

• Develop and maintain a successful recruiting system while maintaining a high level of visibility.

• Assist in promotion and public relations activities for the University of Bridgeport Athletic Department.

• Schedule contests in accordance with the policies set forth by the University of Bridgeport Athletic & Recreation Departments

• Coordinate travel and meal considerations for away contests.

• Enforce discipline and sportsmanship behavior.

• Other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Athletics

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; advanced degree preferred;

• CPR/AED certification;

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

• Coaching and /or participation at collegiate level preferred

• Knowledge and experience in eSports

• Ability to work weekdays, evenings and weekends;

• Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and meetUniversity of Bridgeport’sDriving Requirements;

• Willingness to fundraise;

Physical and Mental Requirements: 

Work Environment

Physical Activity

Lifting Requirements 

Vision requirements (Especially relevant if driving is required by the job)

_X_     Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)

___      Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)

___      Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)

___      Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)

___      Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

___      No special vision requirements

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between The University of Bridgeport and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the University as the needs of the University and requirements of the job change.)

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