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Title: Campus Recreation - Esports Team Member
Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: Campus Recreation

Job Summary

Campus Recreation encourages the campus community to embrace fun and well-being through movement, challenge, and play.

Esports Facility Supervisors will be responsible for the daily supervision of Illinois State University's Esports facilities.

Primary duties will include supervision, access control, risk management, troubleshooting, student engagement, and other duties essential for the effective operation of the facilities and equipment.

Esports Facility Supervisors will enforce policies and procedures in a professional manner and ensure the appropriate use and cleanliness of equipment.

As the first source of interaction with students and guests, the Esports Facility Supervisors will be responsible for providing basic program information for the Redbird Esports program as well as Campus Recreation events and services.

This role may also involve standing on your feet for extended periods of time.

Students may be scheduled during university holiday breaks, including Fall, Winter, and Spring breaks. Students will not be scheduled during University closures.

Additional Information

Student employees are eligible to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan.  More information can be found here.

Pay Rate

$15.00/hour

Required Qualifications

Previous knowledge of esports, gaming, and/or computers is required.

Work Hours

Hours vary up to 4-10 hours per week: evening, weekend and university break hours may be required depending on program area.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Effectively communicate on a daily basis
3. Ability to lift up to 50Ibs.
4. Be on your feet for extended periods of time

Proposed Starting Date

Fall 2025

Required Applicant Documents

Resume, Cover Letter, and Work availability (Fall Semester Schedule)

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

All applications must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on October 27th, 2025.

Contact Information for Applicants

Angel Seal
aseal@ilstu.edu
(309) 438-0750

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.

In addition, all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources. A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. Failure to comply with this law will result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University, as your employer, is required by federal law to ensure proper tax withholding from wages and to ensure that the required reporting of employee wages, withholding, and employment taxes is accurate. For this reason, every employee must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible, but no later than 45 days from the start date. Failure to comply with this law may result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held.

International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work more when the university is not in session. International students should contact the Office of International Studies and Programs for guidance if they have questions concerning employment restrictions.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity 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.