Job Description

Valorant Part-time Coach/Assistant Esports Coordinator

The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions. College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

• Education
  • Associates degree, or a combination of education and coaching experience, equivalent to 2 years required.

• Experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge of innovative and proven coaching strategies and techniques required.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities, with a commitment to developing and maintaining a positive and productive playing environment for all team members required.
  • Proven ability to provide mentoring and leadership to student-athletes and a commitment to student-athlete welfare required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to NJCAA rules/requirements relevant to the conduct of an intercollegiate program required.
  • Proven ability to work effectively with diverse groups required.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
  • Excellent analytical and decision-making skills required.
  • Ability to work and/or travel a flexible schedule to include evening, weekend, or limited overnight assignments required.
  • Coaching Valorant for a minimum of two years.
  • Strong knowledge of Valorant's current meta, competitive scene, and gameplay strategies.
  • Ability to mentor and guide players of diverse skill levels.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to manage responsibilities in a remote working environment.

• Licenses and Certifications
  • CPR/AED training

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work extended hours during specific sport seasons for practices, games and recruiting.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have or acquire any coaching certification or license required for coaching.
• This position is subject to a criminal and motor vehicles background check.

Pay Grade:

College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

College of DuPage does not discriminate against individuals in employment opportunities, programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veterans' status, marital status, disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or on any other basis protected by law.

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