Head Esports Coach, Varsity Program Launch
Public community college in the Dallas area that competes under a junior-college athletics association
| Employer | Public community college in the Dallas area that competes under a junior-college athletics association (not named) |
|---|---|
| Location | Farmers Branch, TX (Dallas-Fort Worth) · On-site |
| Type & level | Part-time · Lead |
| Pay | USD 23.78 per hour Source: pay range stated in the source posting |
| Visa path | O-1A fit (senior candidates) |
| Role family | Esports Head Coach / Analyst |
About the role
The college is building a varsity esports program from the ground up and needs a lead coach to launch it. The coach recruits student players, sets competitive strategy, and helps choose which games and tournaments the team enters. The role sits inside the athletics department and works alongside other coaches and the athletic director.
What you'll do
- Develop and launch the varsity esports program, including its competitive structure.
- Recruit student participants from high schools and the college community.
- Coach the team and devise in-game strategy for the selected titles.
- Advise on which games and tournaments the team should enter.
- Coordinate practice and match schedules with other coaches and manage team equipment and travel details.
- Report on team status, results and shortcomings, and help the athletic director manage budgets.
Requirements
- Associate degree plus one year of relevant experience, or high school plus two years of experience.
- At least one year of competitive team-based online game experience, with expert knowledge of titles such as League of Legends or Overwatch.
- Ability to understand and follow junior-college athletics association policies.
- Strong communication, public speaking and relationship-building skills.
- Current, valid Texas driver's license and availability for evenings, weekends and recruiting travel.
Nice to have
- Coaching or teaching experience.
- Experience recruiting high school or college students.
- Bilingual ability.
Pay & benefits
USD 23.78 per hour. The posting does not list benefits.
Pay source: pay range stated in the source posting. Market data, not an offer from O1DMatch.
Visa path
Esports coaches pursuing an O-1A typically document a record of competitive results, coaching placements, press coverage, and a leading role on successful teams. The posting states no citizenship restriction in the visible text. An employer like this one, or a U.S. agent, can file the petition, though a part-time, entry-level pay scale like this may be hard to align with extraordinary-ability evidence. Approval depends on the individual's record and is never assured.
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