Esports Game Coach in Cornholme

Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years, growing from a single campus into a regional educational and economic force. In 2024‑25, the college enrolled nearly 25,000 students and offers programs across four campuses, seven regional centers, and two cultural institutions.

Functional Responsibilities

• Dedicate a minimum of five (5) hours per week for practices, competitions, team leadership activities, and meetings during the competitive season.
• Support the Athletics Director with recruiting, tryouts, roster selection, and appointment of team captains.
• Field and coach up to two teams in assigned game titles.
• Attend all in‑person practices and competitions on campus; some activities may occur remotely as scheduled.
• Develop and implement recruiting initiatives consistent with institutional, regional, conference, and NJCAAE regulations.
• Set up and manage Twitch streams prior to each competition.
• Support other Esports game coaches as needed.
• Assist with social media content creation related to Esports activities.
• Maintain team communications and updates through Discord.
• Enforce TCC Esports standards, NJCAAE rules, and other applicable conference policies.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned in support of college goals and core values.

Qualifications

• Prior coaching experience or competitive Esports team experience.
• Familiarity with Discord.
• Knowledge of recruiting processes and experience recruiting talent for inter collegiate or competitive teams.
• Familiarity with conference and NJCAAE rules, policies, and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Reliable transportation and schedule flexibility.
• Clean and professional social media presence.

Additional Considerations

• Proven experience coaching Esports teams or managing Esports organizations at a high school or college level.
• Background check: candidates must successfully complete a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, education verification, credit checks, and the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.
• Virginia Community College System (VCCS) uses E‑Verify; applicants will be required to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of identity for employment purposes.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors. VCCS complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and provides reasonable accommodation to applicants who need assistance with the application, interviewing, and selection processes. They also provide access to E‑Verify for hiring eligibility checks.