Job Description

Job Location: University of Silicon Valley - SAN JOSE, CA 95134-1617
Position Type: Part TimeEducation
Level: 2 Year Degree
Salary Range: $20.00 - $23.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None
Job Category: EducationSUMMARY
This role supports the Head Esports Coach in driving the growth, success, and retention of esports student-athletes. The position works collaboratively with the Esports, Marketing, and Admissions teams to strengthen recruitment pipelines, enhance student engagement, and ensure a high-quality program experience.
Day-to-day responsibilities focus on coordinating esports operations, supporting team activities, and serving as a liaison between the program and both internal and external departments. Supplemental coaching duties and additional tasks may be assigned as needed to support overall program objectives.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop game strategies and tactics to ensure player and team success.
- Instruct, teach, and coach student-athletes during practice.
- Conduct video analysis and instruction as a teaching and preparation tool.
- Identify, evaluate, recruit, and retain exceptional student-athletes.
- Responsible for scheduling competitions and practices.
- Represents USV at meetings relating specifically to esports.
- Mentor the individual student athletes and nurture the esports program.
- Provides reports and documentation as required by the Head Coach.
- Conducts events, training, or competition as required by leadership.
- Other duties and related projects as assigned, including admissions and enrollment tasks.

QualificationsEDUCATION
- Associate degree or higher preferred; or equivalent education and experience.
EXPERIENCE
- One-year competitive Esports experience preferred.
- Experience in one title required, experience in more than one title preferred.
SKILLS
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret information to support continuous improvement.
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
- Outstanding written, verbal, and listening skills.
- Strong desire and ability to provide outstanding student service.
- Growth-oriented mindset.
- Ability to establish interpersonal rapport and relate to individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures.
- Strong planning skills.
- Competent with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
EEO STATEMENT
USV is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Americans with Disabilities Act institution.  We value diversity, strive for a more unified campus where all people are valued, treated fairly, and possess a sense of belonging.  USV encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is conducted in a professional office environment with extensive people interaction. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and office machines.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 5 pounds. The employee is required to sit for long periods of time; use hands and reach with hands and arms for activities such as keyboarding.
BENEFITS
This is a part-time position and is not eligible for benefits.