Head Coach

**Date Posted**:

- 5/31/2024**Deadline**:

- 6/15/2024**Description**:
**LACKAWANNA COLLEGE HAS BEEN VOTED ONE OF THE**

**“BEST PLACES TO WORK IN PA” FOR 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2020**

Lackawanna College is a private, accredited college serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our main campus is located in downtown Scranton, and our footprint includes satellite centers in Covington Twp., Hawley, Hazleton, Sunbury, Towanda and Tunkhannock

Our mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live. We provide our students with a direct path to a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications. Additionally, our Continuing Education department helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills. Lackawanna is also one of the most cost-efficient regional higher education institutions.

The person in this position will manage all aspects of the Esports team, including, but not limited to, practice planning, game preparation/scouting, in-game coaching, recruiting, scheduling, team travel, staff supervision (if applicable), academic monitoring, fundraising, alumni engagement, community service efforts, and general supervision of student-athletes.

**_ Essential Functions:_**
- Oversees all aspects of the Esports team
- Recruits and retains qualified student-athletes.
- Conducts training sessions to aid in the skill development of team members.
- Instructs, teaches, and coaches student-athletes on game strategies and performance principles.
- Keeps informed of contemporary trends, tactics, techniques and strategies, which includes developing a philosophy of what to teach and how to implement.
- Manages game-day preparation and scouting of opponents.
- Coordinates development of a competitive and balanced schedule.
- Manages team within framework of established budget by purchasing equipment/apparel, uniforms, supplies, and other services.
- Monitors eligibility status and promotes academic progress of student-athletes.
- Supervises and mentors assistant and volunteer coaches (if applicable).
- Serves as a role model for team members with regards to personal and professional conduct.
- Counsels and mentors team members as needed.
- Monitors health, wellness, and safety of team members.
- Enforces department and team expectations regarding general standard of behavior for student-athletes.
- Transports team members to away contests as required.
- Coordinates team fundraising and community service efforts.
- Meets expectations for department-wide fundraising initiatives.
- Assist in the creation and implementation of all/any esports staged events in the People’s Security Bank Theater
- Marginal Functions:_
- Contributes to a positive work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
- Contributes to the overall success of the Athletics Department by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

**Supervision**:
Received: Position reports to Esports Program Coordinator Given: Supervises assistant and volunteer coaches as well as student athletes, student workers and team managers

**Education**:

- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred. (Not required)

**Experience**:

- Previous coaching experience at the collegiate or high school level preferred.
- Successful collegiate gaming and coaching experience preferred.
- World ranking or demonstrated experience in offered game preferred.

**Skills**:

- Demonstrated success in scouting, talent assessment, and recruitment of qualified student-athletes.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills, whether dealing with individuals or groups, and an ability to work well with different constituents.
- Strong initiative, detail, and follow-up skills with student-athletes, staff members, and administration.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to set and achieve or exceed goals and meet deadlines.
- General computer knowledge with a proficiency in Word and Excel.
- Experience with Front Rush or similar recruiting software preferred.
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment for optimal gaming experience.
- Working knowledge of collegiate Esports league rules of play.

**Special Requirements**:

- Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel for both games and recruiting expected.
- Evening and weekend availability is required.
- Flexibility with an evolving work environment is important.
- Valid drivers license required.
- Ability to successfully complete a background check, motor vehicle check, and drug test.
- Compliance with collegiate Esports leagues rules and regulations required.
- In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of