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Intercollegiate Athletics, Esports Coach

Employer
Harper College
Location
Palatine, IL

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Administrative Jobs
Institutional & Business Affairs, Athletics
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Community College

Job Details

Schedule Information: Fall and Spring Seasons

Hours Per Week: 20 maximum

Benefits: N/A

Work Conditions: Work is indoors. Students will be engaged on campus.

JOB DUTIES:

  1. Provide direct oversight of specific game and technical instruction of student-athletes.
  2. Organize team practice schedules and prepare practice plan and related activity.
  3. Monitor competition schedule for each student-athlete.
  4. Configure live streaming for each match.
  5. Research industry standards and educate yourself on current trends.
  6. Initiate long-term planning for post-season and tournament success.
  7. Follow all Harper College and Athletic Department policies and procedures as prescribed.
  8. Proper personal and professional behavior as a representative of Harper College is required.
  9. The conduct of student-athletes while they are representing Harper College is the responsibility of the head coach. Measures taken to encourage and ensure proper behavior are expected.
  10. Have knowledge of and adhere to rules, policies and philosophies set forth by Harper College and the NJCAAE.
  11. Develop and maintain positive and interactive communication with Athletic Department office staff and the Director of Athletics.
  12. Develop and maintain a positive and interactive communication with student-athletes, team and department personnel, and members of the Harper College community.
  13. Attend all practices and contests with promptness in regard to scheduled time unless advanced approval is granted by the Director of Athletics.
  14. Plan and coordinate all relevant pre-season, in-season, and post-season activities.
  15. Meet with players and/or parents of players when appropriate.
  16. Submit game results and summaries as prescribed by the Athletic Director using the appropriate reporting system. 
  17. Develop and maintain contacts with local, area, and state coaches.
  18. Recruit student-athletes. Develop a list of potential recruits and follow through with appropriate letters, visits, phone calls, etc.  Arrange and assist with campus visits.
  19. Fully and specifically document all recruiting contacts and/or activities.
  20. Accumulate and assist with all post-season activity: player evaluations, reports, statistical information, inventory, etc.
  21. Any other job duties and /or activities deemed appropriate by Director of Athletics.

Educational Requirements: Associates Degree, Bachelors Degree or higher preferred

Experience Requirements: Two years of Esports coaching or equivalent, college experience preferred.

Required Documents:***A resume and cover letter are required to complete the application process***

* Official transcripts required upon hire 

* Employment is contingent upon Criminal Background Check.

* Employment sponsorship is not available.

Organization

Founded in 1965, William Rainey Harper College is a dynamic comprehensive community college situated on a 200-acre campus in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. The College is committed to diversity, and encourages the development of multicultural perspectives.

harper_college1.gifAnnually, the College serves approximately 25,000 students from 23 communities. Providing both transfer and career programs, Harper offers degrees and a wide range of credit, continuing education and corporate training for students of all ages and interests. In order to provide accessible higher education to all, we offer a flexible schedule of daytime, nighttime and weekend classes at our main campus and at several other sites conveniently located throughout our service area.

Harper College is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and has received the coveted Bond Rating of Aaa from Moody’s Investor Service. We are committed to our Institutional Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence and Collaboration.

Our Vision:

William Rainey Harper College is committed to academic integrity and excellence. The College is a leader in teaching and learning, transforming lives by responding to the needs of the individual and the community.

harper_college2.jpgBenefits offered to employees include tuition reimbursement/professional expense, health/life/dental/disability insurance, participation in the State University Retirement System (SURS) and tax deferred annuity plans as well as fourteen paid holidays. Harper also offers some on-site childcare, a summer camp for children, and much more.

Harper College is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer that encourages applications from women, minority group members and persons with disabilities.

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