Cyber E-Sports Academy Coach CyberFirst · Salford · Temporarily Remote

IN4 Group are a UK leader in digital transformation and talent development. We help businesses adopt digital technologies, and recruit highly skilled, diverse workforces capable of the innovation needed to thrive. The Group also operates HOST – a technology hub and innovation centre in MediaCityUK that’s focused on attracting digital tech businesses to accelerate their growth, delivering innovation services to start-ups, scale-ups, global corporate and government organisations. People, place, and culture drive everything we do and at the heart of our business is our commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

Our 3 pillars:

• Skills - To building local capabilities and capacity to address job demand. Skills City offers a unique turn key solution to activate and nurture local diverse talent into tech roles.
• Innovation - To support the starting, scaling and continued productivity of organisations enabled by technology.
• Community - Delivering the UK’s most successful STEM Educational Enrichment Programme CyberFirst that creates a pathway for local youngsters to achieve the best tech career starts.

We are seeking passionate and knowledgeable individuals to join our dynamic MEGA Hubs team. In this role, you will coach aspiring e-sports and tech talent in Competitive Gaming, Wellbeing, Cyber, Business, and Creative disciplines to inspire the next generation through our gamified super-curricular programme. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applications.

Key Responsibilities

• In-Game Development

• Coaching players on in-game skills, strategies, and tactics for competitive success.
• Conducting match and tournament analysis to identify areas of improvement.
• Designing and overseeing training programs tailored to individual and team needs.
• Developing tournament preparation plans to ensure peak performance on game days.

• Promoting player fitness through tailored routines and exercise programs.
• Teaching performance psychology principles to enhance focus, confidence, and resilience.
• Providing guidance on player nutrition and its impact on gaming performance.
• Establishing routines and strategies to maintain mental health and well-being.

• Exploring Cyber Security fundamentals within gaming and e-sports.
• Educating players on ethical conduct in gaming and e-sports.
• Introducing business models, entrepreneurship opportunities, and industry insights.
• Mentoring players on building sustainable careers in the gaming ecosystem.

• Facilitating game ideation sessions and applying generative AI in content creation.
• Guiding players in designing and producing engaging content for social media and streaming platforms.
• Training participants in showcasing skills, marketing themselves, and building personal brands.
• Supporting tournament design, from conceptualisation to execution.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as an e-sports coach or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of e-sports titles, strategies, and competitive formats (console and PC).
• Familiarity with performance psychology, player nutrition, and fitness.
• Expertise in generative AI, game ideation, and content creation.
• Understanding of ethical practices and entrepreneurship in e-sports.
• Knowledge of Cyber Security fundamentals.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Desirable:

• Experience in shoutcasting, marketing, and personal branding.
• Knowledge of tournament organisation and design principles.
• Certification in nutrition, fitness, or psychology is a plus.
• Experience of working with Key Stage 3 students.
• Experience working with neurodiversity.
• Willingness to work additional ad hoc events across the North West, including dropdown days at local colleges, weekend sessions, and tournaments.
• Full UK Driving licence.

Job Details

• Locations: North West MEGA Hubs – Blackburn, Blackpool, Nelson & Colne, and Oldham.
• Hours: Variable casual hours (pay negotiable) – delivery dates and timings depend on the assigned MEGA Hub location(s), local academic term dates, and school day schedules.
• Session Details: One-hour sessions held at secondary schools after the school day during term time, typically requiring coaches to be available between 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM. Up to 16 sessions per school, per academic year.
• Compensation: £16-£20 per hour, based on experience. Staff will be compensated for two hours per session, covering the set up, delivery of the one-hour session, pack up, and travel expenses.
• Start Date: As soon as possible.

Requirements: Successful candidates must undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of the recruitment process.