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Title: University High School Head eSports Coach
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: University High School
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The eSports Coach is responsible for advising and overseeing the activities, practices and competitions of the Illinois High School Association and the Athletic Conference. The eSports Team promotes academic excellence and performance by students. The eSports Team is an organization that provides students with the opportunity to be recognized for achievements and contributions to their school and community.

Additional Information

Duties and Responsibilities

a. Develops a program schedule and outline of activities. Coordinates activities
with the school calendar and submits all building usage requests.
b. Schedules practices for the season and submits to Director of Activities.
c. Assists the Director of Athletics and Activities in scheduling matches.
d. Supervise the eSports Team activities, practices and competitions.
e. Schedules and supervises a pre and post-season meeting.
f. Ensures knowledge in and follows the guidelines of the IHSA.
g. Ensures that selection of team members follows the guidelines of the IHSA.
h. Ensures that members understand the expectations of the eSports Team,
represent academic excellence with the school, and serve as good role models
for the student body.
i. Adhere to all field trip/transportation procedures for activities/practices/
competitions and supervises participation during trips.
j. Provides for the safety of students, facilities, and equipment while conducting all
activities/practices/competitions.
k. Evaluates eSports outcomes and develops and implements
improvements.
l. Organize, supervise, and conduct fund-raising as required to support the
eSport team.
m. Maintain financial records of expenses and fundraisers.
n. Maintains eSport Team records. Oversees program inventory of equipment.
o. Ensure that all participants are registered online and rosters are submitted to the
Director of Athletics and Activities.
p. Maintain the IHSA schools center site.
q. Evaluate the assistant coach.
r. Submit check requests when needed to the Budget Manager.
s. Interview assistant coaching candidates and select the assistant.
t. Recruit team members and maintain a complete roster for all levels.
2. Events
a. Coach students to compete in the eSports environment (online and in-person)
b. Attend and participate in all Conference functions.
c. Participate in Conference, IHSA State Series Events.
d. Attend a pre-season Activities meeting with Director of Athletics and Activities.
e. Host a post-season awards program.
f. Meet with Director of Athletics and Activities and/or principal as needed.
3. Communication
a. Provide information and results to the Director of Athletics and Activities.
b. Consults with students and parents as needed.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

TBD

Required Qualifications

1. Qualified to coach eSports per IHSA by-laws
2. Ability to participate in practices
3. Serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.

Work Hours

Much of the work occurs after 3:00 p.m. and on weekends in and around schools.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Distinguish colors on a monitor
3. Effectively communicate daily

Proposed Starting Date

For FY25

Required Applicant Documents

Resume/C.V.
Reference List
Work Availability

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Initial application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

All application materials must be submitted online. Application materials submitted via fax, email, or mail will not be accepted.

Please prepare in advance separate documents representing a reference list (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references), a resume/C.V., and your work availability.

Contact Information for Applicants

Stacey Welter
smwelte@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.