Roles
The Cumberland Esports Assistant position will focus on the esports student athleteâs athletic and academic success. The Cumberland Esports Assistant coach will work with Cumberland University departments, primarily Athletics, to promote and support player academic success, retention, and persistence. Cumberland Esports Assistant coach will also oversee program recruiting and growth. This is a full time 12-month position.
Reports to: Director of Esports, Assistant Athletic Director, Athletic Director
Responsibilities
Actively recruit students to join the Cumberland University esports program
Track grades and attendance of esports student athletes
Establish academic standards and conduct policies and procedures for personal success of students
Track data to inform nudges and other campaigns to support student academic success
Work with Academics to gather data on player retention and persistence
Liaison with academic advisors, registrar, and admissions offices
Assist with fundraising efforts to support the program through grants and donations
Provide support for the personal success of student-athletes in the esports program
Coordinate study tables, focus groups, and tutoring
Coordinate team building and student life activities
Attend LAN events and high schools to promote the Cumberland Esports program
Qualifications
Have at least a bachelor's degree
Administrative experience in esports is desired. Previous experience in scholastic esports or similar is preferred.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and to be detail oriented
Work beyond the traditional 40-hour work week, including nights and weekends
Expectations
Be exceptional at building relationships with the student athletes
Have a full knowledge of collegiate esports policies and regulations
Uphold and enforce all Cumberland University policies and regulations
Maintain a high degree of integrity and understanding, while being able to work in a fast-paced and highly demanding environment
Stay up to date in current trends in esports and regularly incorporate innovative ideas for programming