Coordinator of Esports

Position Summary

The Coordinator of Esports plays a critical role in the ongoing development, management, and success of the Transylvania University Esports Program. This position provides strategic leadership in competitive gameplay, student development, recruitment, and operational oversight of the university's Esports initiatives. The coach works collaboratively with campus partners to create a positive, inclusive, and competitive environment that aligns with the mission and values of the university.

The coach plays a key role in recruiting and retaining both prospective and current students for the program. Through active outreach, collaboration with the Admissions Office, and promotion of the Esports program at events and tournaments, the coach helps position Esports as a unique and attractive component of the Transylvania student experience. This is a 10-month position with the ability to expand to 12-months depending on summer activities and events.

Essential Duties

• Provide leadership, coaching, and training for students in competitive Esports titles (e.g., League of Legends, Valorant, Rocket League, Overwatch, etc)


• Recruit and retain current and prospective students to participate in the Esports program.


• Coordinate High School visits to create partnerships and establish recruiting pipelines.


• Establish a relationship with KHSAA to invest in the University's recruitment efforts for local and state High Schools and Middle Schools.


• Organize and supervise team practices, matches, tournaments, and scrimmages, both in-person and online, ensuring compliance with university and league guidelines.


• Develop and enforce team policies, codes of conduct, and academic expectations.


• Oversee the daily operations of the Esports Lounge.


• Manage the lounge student managers to ensure the daily operation of the Esports Lounge is smooth, efficient, and professional.


• Manage the program's budget, including equipment purchases, league registrations, and event logistics.


• Promote the Esports program through social media (Discord, Twitch, Instagram, etc), summer camps, and partnerships.


• Coordinate Twitch Streams for all Esports competitions.


• Collaborate with other departments across campus to bolster the Esports program (this could include Digital Arts, Business & Marketing, etc).

Secondary Duties

• Participate in after-hours weekly "on-call" duty rotation with the Student Life staff.


• Represent the Office of Campus & Community Engagement on university-wide committees and at campus events.


• Provide support for clubs and organizations that involve gaming.