Esports Game Coach

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Esports Game Coach Role Title Adjunct Role Code Adjunct FLSA Exempt Pay Band UG Position Number 295A0017 Agency Tidewater Community College Division Tidewater Community College (Div) Work Location Portsmouth - 740 Hiring Range Stipend: $3,500 Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule

Varies;

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads - both students and employers - for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 25,000 students in 2024-25. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,399 graduates in 2024-2025, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 33% enrolled at TCC. TCC's institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

In coordination with the Athletics Director, the Esports Game Coach is responsible for managing daily operations of the National Junior College Athletic Association Esports (NJCAAE) program for assigned game titles. Responsibilities include strategy development, recruiting support, tryouts, technical support, team leadership, and communication. Games may include League of Legends, Rocket League, and Counter Strike 2, with additional titles added based on student interest.

This position is paid a stipend per coach. The Esports program features a dedicated Esports studio, gaming equipment, and team jerseys.

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 hosted on campus; some practices and matches 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

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Prior coaching experience or competitive Esports team experience
• Familiarity with Discord
• Knowledge of recruiting processes and experience recruiting talent for intercollegiate 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

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees No Required Travel

Yes

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number ADJ_3329P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 05/22/2026 Job Close Date 06/05/2026 Open Until Filled No Agency Website TCC.edu Contact Name Lizette White Email ldwhite@tcc.edu Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

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.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/96051

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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• Other Document