eSports High School Coach - Fall and Spring Season

id='p16854_46152'>eSports High School Coach - Fall and Spring Season JobID: 16854

Position Type:

Athletics/Activities/Coaching

Date Posted:

6/10/2026

Location:

Berkley High School

Closing Date:

12/09/2025

District:

Berkley School District Additional Information: Show/Hide

POSITION - eSports High School Coach - Fall & Spring Season

START DATE - Beginning of the 2026-2027 School Year

LOCATION - Berkley High School

SALARY - Per the Berkley Education Association (BEA) Schedule B

POSITION SUMMARY: The Berkley High School eSports Coach will lead the school's competitive esports program by creating a positive, inclusive, and student-centered environment. The coach will organize practices and competitions, mentor student participants, oversee participation in the PlayVS league, and promote teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership, and academic success. Practices are typically held after school 1-2 days per week, with additional responsibilities during competitions, tournaments, and championship events.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience working with high school-aged students preferred
• Ability to build positive relationships with students from diverse backgrounds
• Commitment to fostering teamwork, sportsmanship, and inclusive participation
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
• Familiarity with competitive gaming platforms (PC, PS5, Nintendo Switch) or a willingness to learn
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and support students in a technology-rich environment
• Reliable transportation

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, organize, and facilitate team practices and competitions
• Learn and follow PlayVS league procedures, rules, and required coach trainings
• Coach and mentor students by developing gameplay skills, promoting sportsmanship, and supporting scholarship opportunities
• Supervise students and maintain a safe, inclusive, and welcoming team environment.
• Recruit and retain participants while promoting the esports program within the school community
• Collaborate with the District Instructional Technology team to maintain esports equipment and facilities
• Participate in student recruitment events, including registration and elective fairs.
• Coordinate and attend postseason competitions and state championship events, when applicable
• Communicate regularly with students, families, and school staff regarding team activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Until filled

District Vision

Our inclusive culture will inspire, empower and lead all learners to realize their full potential and make a positive difference in their future and community.

Commitment

The Berkley School District is committed to keeping diversity, equity and inclusion at the forefront of its goal of creating an environment where all staff, students and community members feel a sense of belonging.

Per School Safety Legislation, each individual, who is either employed full-time or part-time, or is assigned to regularly and continuously work under contract, shall be fingerprinted for the purpose of performing a criminal history background check. Prior to employment, selected candidate must complete the fingerprinting process at the applicant's expense.

Berkley School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, height, weight or any disability in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.