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Lesley University is seeking a part-time Assistant eSports Coach specializing in Rocket League to join our Athletics department. The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting with the management of the program including practice planning, recruitment, player development, and implementing competition strategies.

The Assistant Coach will be responsible for supporting all aspects associated with the varsity eSports program at Lesley University, with an emphasis on the Rocket League title. In this capacity, they will assist with skill development, support VOD reviews and scrim analysis, manage live matches, and maintain knowledge of game-specific patch notes, meta shifts, and competitive scene trends. The eSports Assistant Coach (Rocket League) will work directly with the Head Coach to prepare players for collegiate and tournament-level competition, while fostering a positive, disciplined, and growth-focused team culture. They will help lead the eSports team according to NACE, NECC, and Lesley University standards, rules, and regulations.

The Assistant Coach will demonstrate awareness of, commitment, and adherence to NCAA and Conference rules to help instruct and develop student-athletes; develop and implement a comprehensive recruiting strategy; make strategic decisions in contest situations; and assist with administrative responsibilities associated with program operations, including fundraising efforts and community service.

A successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree (required)

• Prior competitive playing or coaching experience in eSports at the collegiate, semi-pro, or professional level (required)

• Experience in gameplay, managing, casting and/or coaching in the Rocket League title

• Strong understanding of one+ of the additional sponsored titles at Lesley: Valorant, League of Legends, Marvel Rivals, Overwatch, Call of Duty

• Ability to participate in admissions events such as Open Houses, Accepted Students Day, and other new student events

• Knowledge and understanding of NACE & NECC rules, regulations, and structure

• A valid U.S. driver's license or the ability to commute to practices/competitions

• Requires night and weekend hours and potential overnight travel

Located in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley University is highly regarded for its graduate and undergraduate programs in the human arts of education, the arts, and applied social sciences. Lesley fosters a highly creative environment in which innovative ideas thrive, theory is integrated with practice and its 6,400 students and 90,000 alumni are empowered to improve and enrich communities.

Lesley is committed to the ongoing pursuit of strategic diversity initiatives that help to position diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental to institutional and academic excellence at Lesley. In doing so, Lesley strives for a campus culture and community that fosters a true sense of belonging for all, provides opportunity for everyone to participate equally and fully in the Lesley experience, and helps to develop each individual's capacity to confidently and competently engage within and across difference. Given an evolving national context and the rapid change in the demographic profile of our country, the University has made a significant commitment to addressing and enhancing its campus climate and diversity capabilities as an institution.

A letter of interest, CV/resume, and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, professional activity, and/or service must be included for full consideration.

At Lesley University we strive for a supportive and equitable environment where people -- regardless of race, ethnicity, color, sex, physical ability, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in uniformed services, and all other categories protected by applicable state and federal laws -- can participate equally and fully as their true selves in all aspects of university life. Accordingly, the University prohibits discrimination based on these protected categories in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and in employment. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the fabric of our institution. Individuals may submit concerns or questions related to discrimination to the University's Director of Equal Opportunity. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity's webpage for the University's entire notice of nondiscrimination and for additional information.

This pay range reflects the role's responsibilities.

Compensation details: 3333-3333 Yearly Salary

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