Part-Time Head Coach, Esports (Contract)
- Kitchener, ON, Canada
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Part-Time Administrative, replacement positions (Immediate need to May 28, 2027)
Conestoga is seeking a dedicated Esports Head Coach to lead our varsity VALORANT team. In this role, you will be responsible for recruiting, developing, and supporting the performance of student athletes while managing the daily operations of the program.
As an ambassador for Conestoga’s Esports initiative, you will represent the college within the broader Esports community and foster a culture rooted in sportsmanship, academic achievement, competitive excellence, and professionalism.
The Esports Head Coach supports the competitive season from September to May, working directly with student-athletes in the Esports Hub. Based in Waterloo, the Coach is on-site for match days and training, guiding team development and competitive success with support from administrative staff, operations staff, student services and recruiting tools.
Successful candidates will be required to conduct work within Ontario and must be available to work on campus as required. It is anticipated that this position will meet the needs of the department through a hybrid work arrangement, scheduled Monday to Friday, three to four nights per week from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., including at least one day on-site at the Waterloo campus located at 108 University Avenue East. The Esports Head Coach will be scheduled for up to 24 hours per week with occasional weekend and periodic daytime hours. Travel will be required for LAN events, matches and team activities.
Responsibilities
Program planning
Hours of work will vary throughout the academic year based on team activities, including training, competition schedules, recruitment periods, and administrative requirements. Workload may increase during the competitive season and decrease during off-season periods.
Part-Time Administrative, replacement positions (Immediate need to May 28, 2027)
Conestoga is seeking a dedicated Esports Head Coach to lead our varsity VALORANT team. In this role, you will be responsible for recruiting, developing, and supporting the performance of student athletes while managing the daily operations of the program.
As an ambassador for Conestoga’s Esports initiative, you will represent the college within the broader Esports community and foster a culture rooted in sportsmanship, academic achievement, competitive excellence, and professionalism.
The Esports Head Coach supports the competitive season from September to May, working directly with student-athletes in the Esports Hub. Based in Waterloo, the Coach is on-site for match days and training, guiding team development and competitive success with support from administrative staff, operations staff, student services and recruiting tools.
Successful candidates will be required to conduct work within Ontario and must be available to work on campus as required. It is anticipated that this position will meet the needs of the department through a hybrid work arrangement, scheduled Monday to Friday, three to four nights per week from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., including at least one day on-site at the Waterloo campus located at 108 University Avenue East. The Esports Head Coach will be scheduled for up to 24 hours per week with occasional weekend and periodic daytime hours. Travel will be required for LAN events, matches and team activities.
Responsibilities
Program planning
- Develop and implement a comprehensive program for your Esports team, including training, practices, games, and athlete development
- Ensure alignment of program goals with the mission, vision and values of the Athletics department
- Plan and deliver high-quality practices, meetings, video analysis sessions, and regular check-ins
- Guide, direct and evaluate athlete performance; enforce discipline and penalties
- Foster an inclusive, supportive and holistic environment for student-athlete growth and well-being
- Monitor academic progress and student behaviour, ensuring adherence to college and team expectations
- Identify and recruit academically strong and talented student-athletes
- Collaborate with the Athletics department to design and execute a multi-year recruitment strategy
- Support and participate in recruitment events to raise the profile of the program
- Build and maintain relationships with alumni, community partners, and potential donors to enhance program visibility and support
- Advocate for Condors Esports in the Waterloo Region and provincially, as a leader and educator in collegiate Esports
- Maintain effective communication and administrative systems among coaches, athletes and Esports and Facility staff
- Ensure compliance with the Esports league, title publishers, and Conestoga policies and procedures
- Organize team participation in competitions, tournaments, clinics, and other activities
- Coordinate logistics for travel, equipment, and facility use as needed
- One-year certificate in Business, Esports Marketing and Event Management, Sport Management, Social Media, or a related field of study
- Minimum one year of experience coaching high-performance esports athletes; experience in a post-secondary environment is considered an asset
- Demonstrated technical knowledge, proficiency and achievement in VALORANT
- Demonstrated commitment to the student-athlete experience
- Uphold high ethical standards and model good character
- Committed to fair play and representing Conestoga with professionalism
- Demonstrated knowledge and implementation of student-athlete recruitment strategies
- Ability to develop and maintain a competitive program aligned with academic excellence
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership and administrative capabilities
- Motivational and team-building skills to foster a positive team culture
- Completion of a satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required
- Access to reliable transportation and the ability to travel to multiple campuses and off-site events
Hours of work will vary throughout the academic year based on team activities, including training, competition schedules, recruitment periods, and administrative requirements. Workload may increase during the competitive season and decrease during off-season periods.
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Responsibilities
Lead and develop the varsity VALORANT program by planning practices, coaching athletes, monitoring performance and academic progress, and fostering an inclusive, professional team culture. Recruit student-athletes, represent the program in the community, ensure compliance, and coordinate competitions, travel, equipment, and facilities.
Requirements
Requires a one-year certificate in a related field and at least one year of high-performance esports coaching experience; post-secondary coaching experience is an asset. Candidates must demonstrate VALORANT expertise, recruitment and leadership abilities, commitment to student-athlete development and fair play, and be able to travel; a satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required.
Skills
- Esports Coaching
- VALORANT
- Athlete Development
- Program Planning
- Recruitment
- Student-Athlete Support
- Video Analysis
- Team Building
- Leadership
- Interpersonal Communication
- Administrative Coordination
- Academic Progress Monitoring
- League Compliance
- Event Coordination
- Travel Logistics
- Community Engagement
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Categories
- Sports & Recreation
- Education
- Management & Leadership
- Administrative
Keywords
- Esports
- VALORANT
- Varsity Team
- Student-Athletes
- High-Performance Coaching
- Athlete Development
- Program Planning
- Training
- Video Analysis
- Recruitment Strategy
- Academic Achievement
- Sportsmanship
- Competitive Excellence
- Team Culture
- Esports League Compliance
- Title Publishers
- Tournaments
- LAN Events
- Event Coordination
- Travel Logistics
- Facility Use
- Equipment Coordination
- Community Engagement
- Alumni Relations
- Criminal Record Check