Part-Time Esports Coach (Pool)

Part-Time Esports Coach (Pool)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Schedule: Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Initial placement can range from $89.20 to $130.94 per hour (Salary Schedule HB - Laboratory Rate).

Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

Duties and Responsibilities

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

Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience)

Knowledge of:

1. All aspects of the sport
2. Current and developing trends in esports technology, methodology, and techniques

Skills and Abilities:

1. Excellent leadership and communication
2. Work effectively with diverse populations
3. Foster an open and welcoming environment for all student-athletes
4. Effectively analyze programs and events and recommend opportunities for improvement and growth
5. Make effective, thoughtful decisions and develop a strategic understanding of players
6. Analyze past games and provide effective feedback to the team

Job Requirements:

• Any bachelor's degree or higher and two years of related professional experience OR any associate degree and six years of related professional experience OR the equivalent (see below). Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree.
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom.

Preferred

• Master's degree or above in kinesiology, physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise or adaptive physical education OR Bachelor's degree in any of the above AND Master's degree or above in any life science, dance, physiology, health education, recreation administration or physical therapy

Note: If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence - For Faculty Positions...

Additional Information:

• Safety: to promote a safe working and learning environment employees must report any unsafe working conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incident to their supervisor.
• Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX

Work Demands

Environmental: typical on-site office environment; in-person work expected with potential to participate in the District's telework program, as available.

• Frequent hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and online
• Comprehend speech at normal levels
• Upper limb dexterity to operate computers and peripheral equipment
• Vision sufficient for daily and frequent use of computers, databases, and written materials
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Frequent bending at the waist
• Physical presence at on-site locations
• Communicate and interact with others
• Observe and interpret people and situations
• Learn and apply new information or skills
• Perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks
• Perform highly detailed work under changing priorities and deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Self-regulate emotion and behavior

Benefits: Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California or they may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.

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