Olivet College was founded on the principle that the future of humanity rests in the hands, hearts and minds of those who will take responsibility for themselves and others in an increasingly diverse society. Open since its founding to all regardless of race, gender or ability to pay, Olivet College actively seeks diversity in its students and employees and encourages members of historically underrepresented groups to apply.

Olivet College is located in south central Michigan in the town of Olivet, MI. Olivet is a close knit, rural community offering quiet streets and natural surroundings, yet is not more than 30 minutes from the larger cities of Lansing and Battle Creek.

Olivet College is looking for an individual who has a passion for Esports and an interest in being a part of the development and growth of a brand-new college Esports team. Olivet College has partnered with Block House to be the home for the Olivet College Esports team. The Block House offers a state-of-the-art competitive arena for the team to practice and compete in. This facility will be adjacent to current athletics facilities and will provide a high-quality training space for the Esports team. This position would be responsible for promoting and establishing a good partnership with Block House.

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Qualifications:*
Reporting to the Athletic Director, the ideal candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree and adequate knowledge about the fundamentals and techniques of Esports, obtained through previously coaching at the high school and/or college level. Also, must possess at least one year of competitive Esports experience involving multiplayer online video games with team-based elements and expert knowledge of League of Legends, Overwatch, Hearthstone, or similar games.
Along with the educational and Esports experience, serious consideration will be given to the candidate whose characteristics coincide with the following principals: maintain and promote the academic pursuits of Olivet College student-athletes; comply with and reinforce the Comet Athletic Program’s rules and mission; acts professionally and communicates appropriately with the College’s students, coaches, administration, staff, alumni and spectators; willingness to develop professionally.

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Application Process*
Click on this link: Career Center, select this position and then click on the “Apply” button. From here, follow the instructions for completing the profile, application and uploading your cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three references.

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Responsibilities:*

• Direct the operations of the Olivet College Esports program within the standards of Olivet College and applicable governing bodies.
• Educate/coach student-athletes in the sport of Esports.
• Ability to envision and drive growth for the college’s Esports program.
• Recruit prospective student-athletes according to the enrollment goals and admissions standards of Olivet College.
• Schedule and coordinate competition schedules, team travel accommodations, team tryouts, practices, meetings, individual workouts and conditioning sessions.
• Coordinate the issuance, care, inventory, and collection of equipment, uniforms, and supplies for the Esports program. Submit appropriate equipment inventory forms to the Athletic Director within the requested times.
• Manage the Esports’s budget and coordinate team fund raising activities.
• Coordinate facility usage for the Esports program.
• Submit complete team roster to the Athletic Director on a regular basis.
• Ensure the proper completion of physical examinations and all forms relating to the examinations and emergency medical authorization before a student participates.
• Manage duties and responsibilities of assistant coaches with the approval of the Athletic Director, as needed.
• Coordinate and lead at least one team community service project during each academic year.
• Supervise student-athletes at all times including practices, meetings, workouts, travel and other team functions.
• Attend all athletic department meetings and appropriate college functions (pep rallies, homecoming, Hall of Fame inductions, etc.).
• Exhibit appropriate conduct with students, coaches, administration, staff, alumni, spectators, officials and opponents at all times.
• Collect and submit appropriate student-athlete eligibility forms.
• Provide leadership that promotes positive attitudes and good sportsmanship.
• Notify all members of the team of all Comet Athletic Program’s policies, procedures and training rules as they pertain to the team.
• Maintain current certifications in CPR and First Aid to be held on file in the Office of Athletics.
• Submit driving record verification for use of institutional vehicles.
• Work within the missions and philosophies of the Comet Athletic Program and Olivet College.
• Conduct yourself and promote attitudes and behaviors among student-athletes that coincide with the policies outlined in the Comet Athletic Handbook.
• Make decisions that positively affect the Comet Athletic Program.
• Maintain a proper perspective regarding the priorities of academics and athletics at Olivet College.

Job Type: Full-time

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