Assistant Esports Coach, Intercollegiate Athletics (Part-Time)
University athletics department in Pennsylvania competing in NCAA Division III
| Employer | University athletics department in Pennsylvania competing in NCAA Division III (not named) |
|---|---|
| Location | Reading, PA (Northeast) · On-site |
| Type & level | Part-time · Entry |
| Pay | Not stated in the posting · BLS median for coaches and scouts: USD 47,320 Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (2025 national median); the source posting states no pay |
| Visa path | O-1A fit (senior candidates) |
| Role family | Esports Head Coach / Analyst |
About the role
The university's intercollegiate athletics program needs a part-time assistant coach for its esports team. The role supports the head coach in developing competitive teams and the educational goals of student-athletes. It includes recruiting and retaining players and stepping in for the head coach when needed.
What you'll do
- Assist the head coach with all coaching duties under the athletics coaches manual.
- Help recruit and retain academically and athletically qualified student-athletes.
- Carry out head coach duties when the head coach is absent.
- Follow university, NCAA and conference rules, and report any possible violations to the athletics director immediately.
- Pass the NCAA Division III recruiting test.
- Attend required meetings and training sessions and take on other assigned duties.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- Prior coaching or playing experience, preferably at the collegiate level.
- Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules.
- Current CPR certification.
- Ability to work nights and weekends.
- Commitment to the university's mission and values.
Nice to have
Pay & benefits
Not stated in the posting · BLS median for coaches and scouts: USD 47,320. The posting does not list benefits.
Pay source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (2025 national median); the source posting states no pay. Market data, not an offer from O1DMatch.
Visa path
Esports coaches and analysts typically support an O-1 case with evidence such as team or player results, competitive play records, press coverage, and recognition from leagues or peers. This is a part-time role, so a petition would likely need to be built around the candidate's wider career and any additional engagements. The posting states no citizenship restriction, and a U.S. employer or U.S. agent can file, though approval is never assured.
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