"Esports Coach - Community College Faculty"

Job Description

Riverland Community College, a proud member of the Minnesota State system, seeks a Part-Time Esports Coach to lead the Blue Devils esports program. The coach will provide instruction, mentorship, and program development for student-athletes while fostering academic success, teamwork, and sportsmanship. This position also supports the mission of the college by promoting equity, inclusion, and student engagement through competitive esports.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and lead regular practices, skill development sessions, and game preparation.
• Coach and supervise student-athletes during practices, competitions, and events.
• Recruit and retain student-athletes to build a strong and sustainable esports program.
• Monitor academic performance and support the holistic success of student-athletes.
• Manage scheduling, communication, and coordination of matches and events.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, conference, and national governing body rules.
• Represent Riverland Community College with professionalism and integrity.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the team and broader campus community.

Salary Range

Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with 2 years experience coaching esports -OR-
• High school diploma with 3-5 years coaching esports -OR-
• Three or more years of competitive esports playing experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by competition schedules.
• Experience with computers and IT troubleshooting.
• Experience with online gaming.

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two to four years of collegiate-level competitive esports experience.
• Experience with NACE: The National Association of Collegiate Esports.
• Experience with Collegiate Esports Leagues including: League of Legends, Valorant, Rocket League, Smash Ultimate, FC, NBA2K, Madden, Fortnite, and Overwatch.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and mentor student-athletes experience at the collegiate or high school level.
• Experience in program development and promotion.
• Bilingual/multilingual fluent in Spanish, Karen, Karenni, Somali, Pohnpeian, French, Nuer, Anuak, or other languages that reflect our student body, workforce, and communities.
• Demonstrated experience working with multicultural and underserved populations.

Other Requirements

A complete online application will include a letter of interest and resume/curriculum vitae. Please note that the search committee will not review incomplete applications.

This position requires completing employment references and a driver’s license background check.

In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges Universities (Minnesota State) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s Vehicle use criteria and consent to Motor Vehicle Records check.

Minnesota State is unable to sponsor Applicants for work visas. All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

If you would like to request an accommodation as part of the application process, please contact Aimee Sue Larson at aimee.larson@riverland.edu

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Part-Time, Seasonal/Academic Year (all days of the week, varies based on competition and practice schedule, TBD)

Telework (Yes/No)

No