Wilson College is seeking an energetic, innovative, and student-focused professional to serve as our next Director of Esports. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and grow a competitive collegiate Esports program while making a meaningful impact on student success, leadership development, and campus engagement.
The Director of Esports provides strategic leadership for all aspects of the College's Esports program, including coaching, recruitment, program administration, student development, facility oversight, and conference participation. The successful candidate will build a culture of competitive excellence, academic achievement, sportsmanship, and belonging while supporting Wilson College's mission of developing future leaders.
If you're passionate about collegiate Esports, mentoring students, and building an exceptional program, we'd love to hear from you.
Essential Functions
The Director of Esports will:
- Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of Wilson College's competitive Esports program.
- Serve as Head Coach for at least one competitive Esports team while providing leadership and oversight to additional coaching staff.
- Recruit, retain, and mentor academically qualified student competitors who contribute to both team success and institutional enrollment goals.
- Develop practice plans, competition strategies, and team development initiatives that promote competitive excellence and student growth.
- Manage conference affiliations, schedules, eligibility requirements, and program compliance.
- Oversee the Esports arena, gaming equipment, technology, and related facilities.
- Develop and manage the annual operating budget while exercising responsible stewardship of College resources.
- Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate assistant coaches, student employees, and volunteers.
- Collaborate with Enrollment Management to support recruiting initiatives, admissions events, and prospective student outreach.
- Represent Wilson College at conferences, tournaments, recruiting events, and professional organizations.
- Foster a welcoming, inclusive environment that supports student success, leadership development, and personal well-being.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Division of Student Development.
Competencies
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
- A commitment to integrity, professionalism, sportsmanship, and ethical leadership.
- Ability to recruit, mentor, motivate, and develop student competitors.
- Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn collegiate Esports conferences, competition structures, and eligibility requirements.
- Experience managing budgets, equipment, and program resources.
- Strong technology skills, including familiarity with gaming platforms, Microsoft Office, and administrative software.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships across campus and with external partners.
- Commitment to creating an inclusive, student-centered environment.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and occasional travel schedules.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position directly supervises assistant coaches, student employees, volunteer coaches, and game staff. Responsibilities include recruitment, onboarding, training, scheduling, performance management, mentoring, and fostering a positive team culture consistent with Wilson College's mission and values.
Position Type & Expected Hours of Work
- Full-Time, Exempt
- 11-Month Appointment
- Typical schedule is 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., with flexibility based on competitions, recruiting events, campus activities, and operational needs.
- Evening and weekend work is expected throughout the academic year.
Travel
- Occasional travel is required for conference competitions, recruiting events, tournaments, professional development opportunities, and other program-related activities.
Education & Experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (master's degree preferred).
- Two to four years of successful coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level.
- Experience recruiting and mentoring student-athletes or competitive gamers.
- Experience managing budgets, facilities, or student programs is preferred.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Other Eligibility Considerations
The successful candidate must:
- Demonstrate a commitment to Wilson College's mission and values.
- Successfully complete all required pre-employment background screenings.
- Possess the ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and occasional travel.
- Maintain eligibility to represent Wilson College in conference and institutional activities.
- Be authorized to work in the United States.
At Wilson College, we value our employees and are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and professional growth. Full-time, on-site employees enjoy:
Robust Health Benefits: Including medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus college-paid basic life and long-term disability insurance.
Spending Account Options: Access to employee-funded Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for both healthcare and dependent care needs.
Retirement Planning: A Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with TIAA to help you plan for the future.
Educational Benefits: Tuition remission for employees and their families for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, as well as access to Tuition Exchange scholarships through a national consortium of colleges.
Wilson fosters a supportive, collegial work environment that prioritizes work-life balance. Employees benefit from:
As a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit employer, Wilson College employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.