The E-Sports Coach is responsible for the overall operation of our E-Sports program and arena. This person will also assist with student recruitment and retention.

This position reports to the Director of Athletics and works hours approved by the director and as needed to meet athletic programming and department schedule requirements. Weekend and evening hours are required, as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Sports Management, Recreation, or a related field
• At least three (3) years of experience in E-Sports coaching and/or athletic administration, preferably at the collegiate level
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to inspire leadership and achievement among student-athletes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field
• Experience with NJCAA, Region XV, or Mid-Hudson Conference compliance
• Experience managing and maintaining an E-Sports Arena and related technology

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to lead and organize competitive E-Sports programming
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Familiarity with collegiate-level athletic regulations and compliance
• Ability to serve as a mentor and advocate for student-athletes
• Technical competency with gaming platforms, streaming software, and hardware used in E-Sports

Duties and Responsibilities:

Coaching and Program Development

• Direct and coordinate the planning, organization, and execution of SUNY Sullivan’s E-Sports program
• Develop practice schedules and competition calendars in accordance with institutional policies
• Recruit and retain student-athletes for the E-Sports program
• Provide instruction, mentorship, and skill development to student-athletes
• Oversee the SUNY Sullivan E-Sports Arena, including equipment maintenance and scheduling

Compliance and Administration

• Ensure compliance with institutional, NJCAA, Region XV, and Mid-Hudson Conference regulations and standards
• Maintain program records, statistics, and required reporting for internal and external agencies
• Prepare budget recommendations, monitor expenditures, and reconcile program accounts
• Evaluate and implement E-Sports strategies, systems, and innovations

Student-Athlete Support and Retention

• Serve as a liaison to Admissions, Financial Aid, Residence Life, Learning Center, and other campus services
• Support the academic success of E-Sports student-athletes through academic monitoring and advising
• Provide counseling on academic, personal, and disciplinary matters, and collaborate with appropriate campus personnel as needed
• Assist current players in their recruitment to higher-level competitive or academic programs

Community and Professional Engagement

• Represent the Athletics Department and SUNY Sullivan at professional, civic, alumni, and promotional events
• Promote the E-Sports program through campus events, media relations, and social media

GENERAL

All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform other job-related instructions assigned by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

SALARY AND APPLICATION

This is a part-time appointment with a stipend of $10,000 to be pro-rated, paid bi-weekly, throughout the academic year (September 1-August 31). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; the review of resumes will be on-going.

Please submit your cover letter, resume, and the contact information (email address required) for 3 professional references. All applicants will be notified of the outcome once a decision has been made. Please note that all advertised positions at SUNY Sullivan are contingent upon the availability of funding and alignment with institutional priorities.

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SCCC is an equal opportunity employer. SCCC is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. SCCC encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.