• Assist the Head Coach while providing guidance to players' academic and athletic experience.
• Assist in recruitment and retaining a full roster of student-athletes for an athletic program at Southwestern.
• Coach, coordinate, and assist in the supervision of an Athletic Program.
• Adhere to the established Southwestern Athletic Department Coaches Handbook.
• Demonstrate continued professional growth by staying current in and expanding knowledge of coaching techniques through a plan of professional development.
• Attend scheduled athletic contests, professional conferences, required institutional meetings, and assist with game management as necessary.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Required Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of successful instruction/coaching in high school or college athletics OR four (4) years of participation at the college athletic level.

Successful applicants for this position must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language with or without the use of an interpreter.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally with groups and/or individuals, and deal with peers, the public, and the community in a positive, empathetic, and professional manner.
• Ability to consistently convey a pleasant and helpful attitude by using excellent interpersonal and communication skills to control sometimes stressful and emotional situations. Requires sufficient communication and human relations skills to resolve complaints/issues, defuse anger, and gain cooperation.
• Working knowledge of and a commitment to intercollegiate eSports rules and regulations. Demonstrated success in recruiting a full roster of athletes specifically for collegiate-level eSports programs.
• Ability to follow established procedures and work independently to accomplish those procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, and carry out activities independently. Strong time management skills to support efficient work production and meet deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to manage a flexible work schedule with self-discipline, including travel, various hours, and possible weekends/evenings, as well as work days at other College locations.
• Exhibit a high level of technology literacy, including knowledge of retail systems and computer software and hardware. Ability to use internet searching, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel as needed. Able to learn and function in the College’s information management system and learn new software as needed.
• Ability to model and ensure diversity and cultural competency (respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing, and welcoming cultural differences) in all position responsibilities regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, social class, sexual orientation, ability, nationality, age, language, origin, or employment status.
• Ability to work effectively and sensitively with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds and perspectives, and abilities.