SUMMARY
The Athletics Department at Spring Arbor University, a member of the NAIA and the Crossroads League, invites nominations or application materials for the part-time position of Esports Head Coach. Reporting to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, this position is responsible for the recruiting and management of a collegiate level Esports team. Spring Arbor University Athletics is committed to the Spring Arbor University Concept which centers Jesus Christ as the perspective for learning and community on campus. The successful candidate will possess the ability to recruit, train, and facilitate the Esports program from this same perspective.

Part-time position

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned by proper personnel.

Ability to design and implement daily practices and effective recruitment strategies
Professional communication with staff and student athletes
Ability to manage tech and, in consultation with University technology structures, troubleshoot basic tech issues
Ability to manage and reconcile an annual operating budget
Ability to fundraise effectively for special events or trips

REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES

The Esports head coach will report to the Intercollegiate Athletic Director

QUALIFICATIONS

A committed follower of Jesus Christ
Passionate about incorporating faith with coaching
An engaging recruiter that represents SAU well in public settings
Equipped to challenge, and encourage athletes to achieve greatness in the classroom, and in sport
Capable of understanding and validating the diversity of backgrounds athletes come from, while encouraging spiritual, social, and emotional growth in the Esports program

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual will exhibit a life and service that is in full accord with the Spring Arbor University Statement of Faith, SAU Concept, and SAU Community Covenant.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree preferred, bachelor’s degree required
Expertise in Rocket League, Smash Bros., League of Legends, and other current competition-level Esports games

Spring Arbor University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. Spring Arbor University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements; the University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions) and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.

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About Spring Arbor University

Since 1873, Spring Arbor University has helped students pursue wisdom by offering an education grounded in the Christian faith. What began as a small elementary and secondary school in the late 1800s has evolved into a top-tier, liberal arts, Christian university. Spring Arbor University offers undergraduate, graduate and degree completion programs on campus and online.

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