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Ntc

Work-Study/Student - Esports Assistant

Wausau, WI

$14/hr

Keep NTC's Esports arena clean, tidy and presentable at all times. * Check student IDs for anyone who enters the arena during free play times. * Assist with events and programming within the arena ...

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What is an esports assistant?

Esports Assistants are professionals who support the administrative, logistical, and operational needs of esports teams, events, or organizations. Their responsibilities often include coordinating schedules, managing communications, assisting with event setups, and handling travel arrangements. They help ensure that tournaments and team activities run smoothly, allowing players and coaches to focus on performance. Esports Assistants may also be involved in social media management and community engagement, depending on the organization's needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an esports assistant?

To thrive as an Esports Assistant, you need a solid understanding of the esports industry, event coordination, and basic project management, often supplemented by a relevant degree or experience in gaming or sports management. Familiarity with tournament management platforms, streaming software (such as OBS or XSplit), and communication tools like Discord is typically required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help you stand out in supporting players and coordinating event logistics. These skills are crucial for ensuring smooth operations, fostering team collaboration, and delivering successful esports events.

What are some typical challenges an esports assistant might face when supporting tournament operations?

As an Esports Assistant, you may encounter challenges such as coordinating schedules across multiple teams, managing last-minute changes to match lineups, and ensuring smooth communication between players, coaches, and production staff. Adapting quickly to evolving event logistics and troubleshooting technical issues, such as connectivity or equipment problems, are also common. Being proactive and detail-oriented will help you address these challenges, ensuring tournaments run efficiently and participants have a positive experience.

What is the difference between Esports Assistant vs Event Coordinator?

AspectEsports AssistantEvent Coordinator
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma, knowledge of esportsHigh school diploma or higher, event planning experience
Work EnvironmentEsports tournaments, gaming venues, online platformsConferences, festivals, live events
Employer & Industry UsageGaming companies, esports teams, event organizersEvent planning firms, corporate events, entertainment industry
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The Esports Assistant primarily supports esports events, focusing on gaming-related tasks, while the Event Coordinator manages a broader range of live events. Both roles require organizational skills, but the Esports Assistant specializes in the gaming industry, making it more niche-specific compared to the general event planning responsibilities of an Event Coordinator.

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Infographic showing various Esports Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 47% Full Time, 45% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 98% In-person, and 2% Remote job distribution.

Esports Assistant Coach

Dallas, TX • On-site

University of North Texas System
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 10K+ employees
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$20/hr

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Esports Assistant Coach

Apply now Job no: 514735
Work type: Hourly
Location: Dallas
Categories: Administrative/Office Support

Title: Esports Assistant Coach

Employee Classification: Student Assistant - Regular

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Enrollment Mgmt & Student Aff

SubDivision-Department: DAL-Dean of Students

Department: DAL-Esports-500440

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: $20.00/HR

FTE: .48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
 
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
 
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
 

Department Summary

The mission of Student Affairs: With a student-centered focus on education, Student Affairs creates innovative transformative learning opportunities, activities, and programs
that prepare students to thrive personally and professionally as engaged members of a global society. Our vision is to provide UNT Dallas Students with co-curricular
engagement and development opportunities that appeal to an intergenerational and diverse population to enhance student learning outside the classroom.

Position Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Esports Assistant Coach to join our competitive esports team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for gaming and a strong understanding of game mechanics, strategy, and team dynamics. As an Assistant Coach, you will work closely with the Assistant Director of Esports to develop training programs, analyze gameplay, and support player development, all while fostering a positive and inclusive team environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Working toward a Bachelor's degree

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with young people, preparing them for success in life as well as athletically.
Experience with social media, database management and web content management systems
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Job Duties

  • Help resolve player conflict and motivate all players to improve. 
  • Study each game and understand relevant knowledge on the meta and relevant update patches. 
  • Record and archive matches to enable VOD reviews for feedback and strategy development. - (Essential)
  •  Manage player skill development plans and instill the philosophical perspective necessary for personal and team growth. 
  • Registering teams for competitive seasons on all platforms. 
  • Finding and scheduling scrimmages and/or exhibition matches with other collegiate esports teams. 
  • Stream all collegiate matches - organize and run streaming events for players and students to attend and interact with.
  •  Maintain and update team social media properties sharing information with our students, faculty and fans about the team, players and competitions. 
  • Maintain and monitor the esports Arena and all equipment. 
  • Plan and organize all practices and matches for the esports team working closely with game coaches. 

Physical Requirements

  • Lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds.

Environmental Hazards

  • No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Up to 19 hours per week; Monday - Friday, some Saturdays

Driving University Vehicle

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.

Advertised: 06 Aug 2026 Central Daylight Time
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