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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for esports writer in the United States is $38.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.85 and $47.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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As an Esports Writer, your daily tasks often include researching esports news and trends, writing and editing articles or features, and conducting interviews with players, coaches, and other industry professionals. You may be responsible for live event coverage, updating social media with breaking stories, and collaborating closely with editors and other writers to align with editorial calendars. Regular communication with marketing, video, or design teams can also be part of your workflow to create multimedia content. These activities ensure that your reporting is both timely and relevant, helping to build and engage a dedicated esports audience.

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An Esports Writer covers news, events, and trends in the competitive gaming industry. They create content such as match analyses, player interviews, opinion pieces, and game breakdowns. This role requires strong writing skills, industry knowledge, and the ability to meet deadlines. Esports Writers may work for gaming publications, teams, or content platforms, delivering engaging and informative articles to fans and readers.

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Supplemental ESports Coach High School

Richland County School District One

Columbia, SC • On-site

$4.2K/wk

Part-time

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Job description

Richland County School District One
Columbia, South Carolina
Supplemental ESports Coach High School
 
FLSA: Exempt
240 Days
Head Coach Rate: $4,202.00
Assistant Coach Rate: $2,843.00
Locations
Columbia High School
Dreher High School
Eau Claire High School
A.C. Flora High School
C.A. Johnson High School
W.J. Keenan High School
Lower Richland High School 









 
General Description
Under occasional supervision, aims to carry out the aims and objectives of the ESports program as outlined by the head coach. The ESport Coach reports to the head coach and Principal.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Monitor the grades and discipline records of all students involved in e-sports to make sure they are eligible to participate.
Maintain records of parent permission slips, student code of conduct agreements, and other e-sports related paperwork. 
To instruct individuals on ESport individual and team fundamentals, strategy and training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.
All coaches in Richland County School District One are to be on a coaching agreement.
Part-time agreements are to be secured for coaches who work at schools other than where they coach or for coaches who are not otherwise employed by the school district.
Volunteer coaches must be approved through the School District volunteer process.
ESport team assigned to him/her assumes supervising control over all individuals in program when such control is needed.
Essential functions for High School Head Coach ESports
Teach and develop the fundamental skills necessary for excellent achievement in his/her
area of coaching responsibility.
Must be 21 years of age.
Plan and schedule a regular program of practice in season.
Schedule, with the approval of the Esports Director, inter-scholastic contests.
Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behaviors at all times and with the Esports director
establish penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
Ensure that assigned office space is kept clean and orderly.
Select or supervise the selection of participants to receive awards and/or letters in
accordance with criteria approved by the Esports director.
Supervise the care, maintenance and storage of all equipment/supplies throughout the
Esports season and forward an inventory to the Esports director or designee annually.
Assist in selection and evaluation of assistant coaches and make
recommendations to the Principal for assistant coaches.
Handle postponement of practice sessions.
Develop a positive public relations program in the school and the community.
Make recommendations to the Esports director for purchasing all equipment.
Provide supervision in all Esports areas.
Assume responsibility for turning out all lights and locking all doors before leaving the
Esports area (turning on security where applicable).
Monitor the grades and discipline records of all students involved in e-sports to make sure they are eligible to participate.
Maintain records of parent permission slips, student code of conduct agreements, and other e-sports related paperwork. 
Duties for ESports Assistant Coach
Valid teacher certification/Classified or Approved Non-District Hire
Employed as a teacher or Classified Employee in school district
Has knowledge and background in Esports
Must be 21 years of age
Minimum Qualifications and Standards Required
Physical Requirements:
Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of remaining standing for extended periods of time, writing on a chalkboard, stooping, kneeling and crouching, and some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12 to 20 pounds). 
Data Conception: 
Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
Interpersonal Communication:
Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information.  Includes receiving assignments and/or directions from supervisors and lecturing / giving instruction and/or assignments to students and assistants.
Language Ability:
Requires the ability to read a variety of policy and procedure manuals, curriculum materials, texts, computer manuals, etc.  Requires the ability to enter data into computer and prepare reports, records, teaching materials, correspondence, etc., with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech.  Must be able to speak with poise, voice control and confidence and to articulate information to others. 
Intelligence:
Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in oral, written, diagrammatic or schedule form.  Requires the ability to use influence systems in classroom teaching and the supervision of assistants and students.  Requires the ability to make independent judgments in the absence of supervisor; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.  Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret received information and the ability to comprehend and implement basic office machinery functions.
Verbal Aptitude:
Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow and give oral and written instructions; to counsel and teach students.  Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with persons of varying ages and educational/cultural backgrounds and using the terminology applicable to the subject area(s) taught.
Numerical Aptitude:
Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, to determine percentages and decimals, to determine time.  Must be able to use practical applications of fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion.
Form/Spatial Aptitude:
Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually read various information.
Motor Coordination:
Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using automated office equipment and communications machinery.
Manual Dexterity:
Requires the ability to handle a variety of items including computer keyboards, office equipment, control knobs, switches, etc.  Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Color Discrimination:
Does not require the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
Interpersonal Temperament:
Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.  Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress when confronted with an emergency or tight deadline. The worker may be subject to danger or risk to a slight degree, or to tension as a regular, consistent part of the job.
Physical Communication:
Requires the ability to talk and hear:  (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing:  perceiving nature of sounds by ear).  Must be able to hear and understand communications through a telephone.
Performance Evaluation Criteria
Knowledge of Job:
Is knowledgeable in the methods, policies and procedures of the Richland County School District One pertaining to specific duties of the Teacher.  Is knowledgeable in the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.  Has knowledge of the organization of the department and of related departments and agencies.  Has the ability to comprehend, interpret and apply regulations, procedures and related information.  Has thorough knowledge of the subject area(s) assigned to teach; has skill in the interpretation of subject matter to the intellectual level of students taught.  Is able to create and present innovative, effective, developmentally appropriate course and lesson plans.  Has knowledge of the characteristics of the age group assigned.  Is able to establish and maintain positive relationships and work effectively with adults and students.  Is able to supervise, guide and support students with patience and kindness.  Is able to motivate students to participate in educational and extracurricular activities and to want to learn.   Is able to recognize signs of learning, physical, mental and social disabilities and take appropriate action.  Is able to provide assistance, support and/or skills development opportunities to parents as required.  Is able to perform job tasks professionally in an environment where discrimination and other public issues are constant concerns.  Has knowledge of and is able to use modern office practices and equipment, including computers.  Has knowledge of proper English usage, vocabulary, punctuation and spelling; has the mathematical ability to handle required calculations. Is skilled in applying a responsible attention to detail as necessary in preparing records, reports and correspondence.  Is able to read and interpret various materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job.  Is able to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision. Is able to use independent judgment in performing tasks.  Has the ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities.  Is able to offer assistance to fellow employees as necessary.  Knows how to maintain effective relationships with co-workers, personnel of other departments, parents, students and members of the public through contact and cooperation.  Has knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the industry.  Knows how to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations.  Has the ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency. 
Quality of Work: 
Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities.  Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility.  Maintains high quality communication and interaction with internal and external entities with whom the position interacts.
Quantity of Work:
Performs described Essential Functions and related assignments efficiently and effectively in order to produce quantity of work which consistently meets established standards and expectations.
Dependability:
Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work.   Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, policy, standards and prescribed procedures.  Maintains accountability for assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.
Attendance:
Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness.  Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and leave requests.
Initiative and Enthusiasm:
Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities.  Strives to anticipate work to be accomplished, and initiates proper and acceptable action for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.
Judgment:
Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility.  Identifies issues or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives.  Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to issues or situations.  Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors.  Seeks expert or experienced advice where appropriate and researches issues, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.
Cooperation:
Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same.  Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified, i.e., poor communications, variance with established policies or procedures, etc.  Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation intra- and inter-departmentally.
Relationships with Others:
Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors and co-workers for mutual  benefit.  Contributes to maintaining high morale among all employees.  Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships inter- and intra-departmentally, and with external entities with whom the position interacts.  Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints in order to established and maintain good will.  Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image.
Coordination of Work:
Plans and organizes daily work routine.  Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology.  Avoids duplication of effort.  Estimates expected time of completion of work elements and establishes a personal schedule accordingly.  Attends required meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time.  Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules. 
Safety and Housekeeping:
Adheres to all established safety and housekeeping standards.  Ensures such standar...

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