Program Coordinator - eSports Coach; Part-Time

Program Coordinator For The Esprts Program In Student Life

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) seeks candidates for a part-time Program Coordinator for the eSports Program in Student Life. As a member of the Student Life Staff, this position will perform administrative and clerical tasks to support and serve as the Head Coach of the SPSCC eSports Program. The Head eSports Coach is a member of the Student Life department and reports directly to the Dean of Student Engagement & Retention.

As Head Coach, this position would be responsible for all aspects of the eSports programs in organization, student recruitment, fundraising, coaching and practice planning (skill development and strategy), and other aspects of the program as requested.

South Puget Sound Community College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its professional staff. A firm understanding of anti racist policy development coupled with the skills to eliminate barriers that harm underrepresented people is a college requirement. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds. On average, 43% of SPSCC students are people of color.

We strongly encourage members of the underrepresented groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.

And if that isn't enough? We also offer:

• A healthy work/life balance for our employees, with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work, depending on position and college needs
• The Clipper Coffee Corner serves Batdorf & Bronson coffee and a selection of delicious food
• A brand new Health & Wellness Center
• FREE Bus service every 15 minutes to downtown Olympia and beyond
• FREE parking on our campuses
  ¿ permits are not required
• On-campus child care
• Many walking paths that are marked and on nicely paved sidewalks
• SPSCC promotes wellness with a variety of workshops and events on campus
• Lots of activities with our Artist & Lecture series, which are FREE for staff and faculty
• Many community events in the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that offer an opportunity for SPSCC employees to gather and connect around issues that define them personally and affect their work at the College and their professional development. Current Employee Resource Groups include:
• Staff and Faculty of Color (SFOC) ERG - an employee network that strives to create an intentional and relational foundation for community and trust-building across different groups through shared values.
• The LGBTQIA+ ERG creates a space for LGBTQIA+ staff and faculty at the college to share resources, build support and community, and work towards greater equity and accessibility.

Provide strategic coaching and program coordination for the SPSCC eSports program:

• Assist in outreach, promotion, and recruitment for the eSports program; identify and engage potential gamers. Scout and recruit high school and transfer students to participate in the program.
• Technical abilities to operate, troubleshoot, and monitor computer equipment, navigate support websites, and general knowledge of gaming platforms.
• Provide technical expertise in the fundamentals of each eSports offered. Will instruct students in the basics as well as advanced strategies.
• Supervise all eSports practices and program events and functions.
• Assist in developing a strategic plan for the SPSCC eSports program; assist in identifying eSports offerings.
• Ensure program compliance with all league, conference, and institutional policies and procedures; manage the eSports program in accordance with the policies and procedures of SPSCC.
• Develop a comprehensive marketing plan to ensure visibility of the eSports program through multiple platforms.
• Represent the college and the eSports program with integrity and sportsmanship at all times.
• Respond to eSports program inquiries.
• Create marketing and informational materials to promote the eSports programs, including flyers and forms, sending mailings; update the eSports website.
• Plan and implement open house events and information sessions for…