"Part-Time Esports Coach (Pool)"

Part-Time Esports Coach (Pool)

San Mateo County Community College District

The Colleges seek a part-time faculty member in Esports. The ideal candidate will share the Colleges' commitment to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs all aspects, areas, and components of the esports team. Coordinates all strategic aspects of the esports program.
• Organizes, prepares, and conducts individual and team practices, training, and competition to improve player performance.
• Recruits student-athletes through scouting and attending events.
• Represents the sports program to various institutional programs and externally as appropriate.
• Oversees audio and visual equipment usage; assists users with set-up and operation of equipment.
• Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Develop and implement a training program to improve player performance.
• Provide feedback and guidance for individuals and teams.
• Build team dynamics.

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of any bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience OR any associate degree and six years of professional experience OR the equivalent. The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment. Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to foster an open and welcoming environment for all student-athletes.
• Thorough working knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the sport.
• Knowledge of current and developing trends in esports technology, methodology, and techniques.
• Ability to effectively analyze programs and events and recommend opportunities for improvement and growth.
• Ability to make effective thoughtful decisions and to develop strategic understanding in players.
• Analyzing past games and providing effective feedback to the team.

Who We Are: The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the District's Strategic Plan, success, equity, and social justice for students are longstanding goals.