Assistant Part-time Esports Coordinator - FP1ENCREDCOACH

Assistant Part-time Esports Coordinator - FP1ENCREDCOACH
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: 

Assistant Esports Coordinator

College of DuPage Esports | Part-Time (10-15 hours/week) Reports to:
Head Esports Coach

About the Program

College of DuPage Esports is one of the most competitive junior
college programs in the country, with a community of 500+ members and 60
competitive students across multiple titles. Competing in NJCAAE Division 3,
the program has won five national championships and most recently competed in
the 2025-26 NJCAAE Division 3 Overwatch Grand Finals.

Position Summary
The Assistant Esports Coordinator supports the Head Esports Coach
in league operations and competitive coaching. This role owns NJCAAE
registration and compliance for all teams, serves as the program's point of
contact for league disputes, and coaches one of the program's competitive
titles. The ideal candidate is organized, communicates clearly with students
and league officials, and brings prior collegiate esports coaching experience.

Key Responsibilities

 Oversee NJCAAE registration for all competitive teams,
ensuring rosters and eligibility requirements are complete and submitted
on time
Serve as the program's designated contact for all
NJCAAE-related disputes, working with league officials to reach
resolutions
Coach one competitive title offered by the program
(Super Smash Bros., Valorant, or Rocket League), including practice
planning, match preparation, and player development
Assist the Head Coach in overseeing student employees
Travel in-state with teams to esports tournaments
(approximately twice per semester)

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.

COD Training

• Bloodborne Pathogens
• AED/CPR

Working Conditions:

Pay Grade:

College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer.  The College of DuPage is committed to recruiting and retaining high performing talent to our institution, continuing our tradition of excellence.  We encourage all people across the broad spectrum of those communities we serve to explore and apply for positions at COD for which they believe they are qualified.

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.