Part-Time Assistant Esports Coach

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Conducts daily practice sessions and provide tactical feedback through VOD reviews and live coaching to elevate team performance.
• Develops game-specific playbooks, including map rotations, pick/ban strategies, and specialized champion/hero compositions for all varsity titles.
• Performs mechanical analysis and lead 1-on-1 training sessions to improve player-specific skills such as aim, pathing, and reaction time.
• Leads opponent scouting efforts by researching rival team tendencies and previous match data to create actionable game plans.
• Analyzes game patch notes and professional circuit trends to ensure team strategies remain current with the shifting competitive "meta."
• Implements sports psychology techniques to manage team "tilt," improve communication clarity, and enhance high-pressure performance.
• Facilitates post-match debriefs to manage team morale and identify immediate areas for strategic improvement.
• Assists with the technical maintenance of the IU East Esports Arena, including PC hardware troubleshooting, driver updates, and peripheral repairs.
• Co-manages the program's Discord server, ensuring organized communication channels and maintaining a professional community environment.
• Directs match-day operations, including tournament check-ins, lobby creation, and official score reporting.
• Aides in supervision of student broadcast crews for Twitch and YouTube streams, providing direction for casters, observers, and production technicians.
• Monitors inventory of all university-owned equipment, peripherals, and team-issued apparel.
• Assists Head Coach in management of student-worker schedules for arena monitoring, social media content creation, and equipment checkout.
• Advocates for technological needs and negotiate hardware refresh cycles in collaboration with the University IT department.
• Assists in scouting high school talent, reviewing prospect VODs, and maintaining a robust recruitment database.
• Monitors student-athlete academic progress through regular grade checks, correspondence with faculty, and supervision of mandatory study halls.
• Assists the Head Coach in the evaluation and selection of rosters during annual tryouts and walk-on evaluations.
• Represents Red Wolves Esports at open houses, orientations, and community gaming events to drive student engagement and enrollment.
• Serves as a secondary point of contact for prospective student-athletes and their families, communication program expectations, scholarship requirements, and the overall student-athlete experience.
• Supports student-athletes in career placement and identify internship opportunities.
• Partners with the Head Coach to enforce the student-athlete handbook and the Indiana University East code of conduct.
• Monitors the physical health of players by conducting ergonomic audits and promoting wellness protocols for wrist, eye, and back health.
• Assists in the execution of on-campus events, such as high school invitational tournaments and summer gaming camps.
• Participates in conference-wide meetings to stay informed on evolving collegiate Esports regulations and industry standards.

General Responsibilities

• Complies fully with all ECAC, applicable athletic conference, and Indiana University rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Assists the Head Coach in the development of a competitive, successful program that represents Indiana University positively and responsibly. Foster a positive team culture that supports student-athletes in achieving both academic and athletic success.
• Develops instructional plans for individual student-athletes and the team as a whole, addressing specialized development needs and performance goals identified by the coaching staff.
• Assists the Head Coach in supporting the academic, personal, and athletic development of student-athletes through mentorship, leadership, and counseling in areas including academics, citizenship, sportsmanship, and personal growth.
• Organizes and manages assigned recruiting efforts and administrative responsibilities.
• Represents the team, department, and University in a positive, professional and ethical manner; respond appropriately to media, marketing, fundraising and community service requests, as assigned.
• Exhibits professionalism in a manner consistent with the missions and goals of Indiana University, applicable athletic conference, and the NAIA.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• Experience working or competing in Esports
• Strong technical knowledge of PC hardware, Windows OS, and gaming peripherals.
• Proficiency with streaming software (OBS), Discord, and tournament platforms.

Preferred

• Previous coaching experience at the collegiate, high school, or semi-professional level.
• Experience in digital content creation, broadcast production, or social media management.
• Familiarity with ECAC regulations.

SKILLS

Required

• A strong commitment to the student-athlete concept and a working knowledge of ECAC rules and regulations.
• Proficient communication skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Ability to carry out instructions given in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to adhere to all policies, rules and regulations of the university, ECAC, and the NAIA.
• Ability to recruit, coach, and teach highly talented student athletes.