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University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth, KS, US
Summary
The assistant eSports coach will oversee student-athlete development, recruitment, and academic success while managing facility operations and tournament logistics. Additionally, the role involves creating social media graphics, assisting with team conditioning, and supporting fundraising efforts.
Job Description
The University of Saint Mary is conveniently located a short 30 minutes’ drive from Parkville, Shawnee, Basehor and Kansas City, Kansas. USM offer all full-time employees Medical, Dental, Vision, University Paid Basic Life & AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability along with a generous Tuition Remission for the employee, spouse and dependents under the age of 24 years old.
THE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SAINT MARY:
The University of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic, liberal arts university located in Leavenworth, Kansas, just 25 minutes away from Kansas City. For over 100 years, the University of Saint Mary has helped students find their way to meaningful lives and careers through an education that blends the liberal arts and a focus on critical thinking with the development of key professional skills. USM serves about 1,400 students at its main campus in Leavenworth, its satellite location in Overland Park, as well as online.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Serve as assistant eSports coach during Fall, Winter and Spring seasons, while participating in the Graduate Assistantship program at USM.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Oversee the conduct, discipline and positive character development of student-athletes by using the guidelines and principles of the USM Mission and the NAIA Champions of Character initiative.
- Teach and promote the USM Mission values of community, respect, justice and excellence. Promote the team ideals of Scholarship, Leadership, and Sportsmanship.
- Assist in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes. Responsible for administering NAIA, KCAC and USM policies pertaining to recruitment and student-athlete eligibility.
- Counsel student-athletes in personal development and academic success. Assist in the facilitation and monitoring of academic study time with student-athletes.
- Coordinate the use of the esports facility.
- Assist in the planning and coordination of home tournaments.
- Assist in the preparation of practices and scrimmages. Assists with directing the conditioning of student athletes to achieve maximum athletic performance.
- Create graphics for the USM Esports social media profiles.
- Assist with transportation to and from meets.
- Complete appropriate paperwork for institution, conference, and national deadlines.
- Assist in fundraising efforts.
- Assist sport program with duties assigned by the Athletic Director and/or Head Coach.
- Performs additional job related duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
- 2 Years of Collegiate Esports experience.
- Working and/or player knowledge of KCAC, NECC, ECAC, and NACE rules and regulations preferred.
- Our goal is to find a Graduate Assistants Coach with the desire and ability to contribute to the Esports program while maintaining an environment of learning and growth for the student athletes and the Graduate Assistant Coach themselves.
- Must meet eligibility for USM Graduate Assistantship program which includes acceptance into one of the USM graduate programs.
Graduate Assistant Coaches receive a comprehensive benefits package, including 50% tuition remission, a meal plan (5 meals per week), and a stipend of $480 per semi-monthly pay period. Benefits are contingent upon acceptance into the graduate program and adherence to all terms outlined in the Graduate Assistantship Agreement.
TO APPLY:
Submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three current professional references.
Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Questions: email human resources at [email protected]
