Assistant eSports Coach

The Opportunity

Lesley University seeks a part-time Assistant eSports Coach. The Assistant eSports Coach is responsible for assisting with the management of the program including practice planning, recruitment, player development, and implementing competition strategy. The Assistant eSports Coach will be responsible supporting all aspects associated with the varsity eSports program at Lesley University. They will help lead the eSports team according to NACE, NECC and Lesley University standards, rules, and regulations. They will demonstrate awareness of, commitment, and adherence to affiliated league / conference rules to help instruct and develop student-athletes; develop and implement a comprehensive recruiting strategy; make strategic decisions in contest situations; and assistant with administrative responsibilities associated with the program operations, including fundraising efforts and community service. The Assistant Coach will help oversee the traditional season and recruiting efforts. Additional responsibilities include :

Assisting the head coach in practice and game planning and execution

Individual skill development

Film Breakdown and Analysis

Recruitment of Student-Athletes year round

Assist with planning team events

Representing Lesley Athletics at University events

Social Media and Alumni Engagement and Events

Equipment Management

Other duties as assigned

Qualities and Capabilities

A successful candidate will have :

Bachelor’s Degree (required)

Previous successful collegiate coaching experience or experience competing at the college, semi-professional, professional, or international level (required)

Knowledge and solid understanding of NCAA Division III rules and regulations

Participation in admissions Open Houses, Accepted Students Day and other new student events.

Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Must have a valid U.S. driver's license or be able to commute to practice / competitions.

Must be authorized to work in the United States; if you hold a visa, your visa status must allow you to work at Lesley University.

Requires night and weekend hours and potential overnight travel

Why Lesley

Located in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley University is highly regarded for its graduate and undergraduate programs in the human arts of education, the arts, and applied social sciences. Lesley fosters a highly creative environment in which innovative ideas thrive, theory is integrated with practice and its 6,400 students and 90,000 alumni are empowered to improve and enrich communities.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance. In addition, we offer significant paid time off, a generous retirement plan, and tuition programs that enable employees and their dependents to expand their knowledge and skills.

Lesley is committed to the ongoing pursuit of strategic diversity initiatives that help to position diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental to institutional and academic excellence at Lesley. In doing so, Lesley strives for a campus culture and community that fosters a true sense of belonging for all, provides opportunity for everyone to participate equally and fully in the Lesley experience, and helps to develop each individual's capacity to confidently and competently engage within and across difference. Given an evolving national context and the rapid change in the demographic profile of our country, the University has made a significant commitment to addressing and enhancing its campus climate and diversity capabilities as an institution.