Esports Operations Assistant

SUMMARY

This role supports the Head Esports Coach in driving the growth, success, and retention of esports student-athletes. The position works collaboratively with the Esports, Marketing, and Admissions teams to strengthen recruitment pipelines, enhance student engagement, and ensure a high-quality program experience.

 Day-to-day responsibilities focus on coordinating esports operations, supporting team activities, and serving as a liaison between the program and both internal and external departments. Supplemental coaching duties and additional tasks may be assigned as needed to support overall program objectives.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop game strategies and tactics to ensure player and team success.
• Instruct, teach, and coach student-athletes during practice.
• Conduct video analysis and instruction as a teaching and preparation tool.
• Identify, evaluate, recruit, and retain exceptional student-athletes.
• Responsible for scheduling competitions and practices.
• Represents USV at meetings relating specifically to esports.
• Mentor the individual student athletes and nurture the esports program.
• Provides reports and documentation as required by the Head Coach.
• Conducts events, training, or competition as required by leadership.
• Other duties and related projects as assigned, including admissions and enrollment tasks.

EDUCATION

• Associate degree or higher preferred; or equivalent education and experience.

EXPERIENCE

• One-year competitive Esports experience preferred.
• Experience in one title required, experience in more than one title preferred.

SKILLS

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret information to support continuous improvement.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and listening skills.
• Strong desire and ability to provide outstanding student service.
• Growth-oriented mindset.
• Ability to establish interpersonal rapport and relate to individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures.
• Strong planning skills.
• Competent with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

EEO STATEMENT

USV is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Americans with Disabilities Act institution.  We value diversity, strive for a more unified campus where all people are valued, treated fairly, and possess a sense of belonging.  USV encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is conducted in a professional office environment with extensive people interaction. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and office machines.

Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 5 pounds. The employee is required to sit for long periods of time; use hands and reach with hands and arms for activities such as keyboarding.

BENEFITS

This is a part-time position and is not eligible for benefits.