Esports Varsity Head Coach

Position Type:Appendix F - Extra DutyDate Posted:11/4/2025Location:Bartlett High SchoolDate Available:ASAPClosing Date:Until FilledPosition / Title: Spring Esports Head CoachBargaining Unit: NACDepartment/Location: High School ActivitiesCalendar Days: IHSA CalendarReports To: Building Athletics/Activities DirectorJD Revision Date: 09/17/2024Supervises: N/AFunction / Position SummaryTo build and maintain a high-quality school Esports team, focusing on best-practice, student-focused activities, building involvement, and competitive gaming.Job Duties / ResponsibilitiesCommunicate effectively with parents, students, administrators, teacher colleagues, district personnel, and community leaders.Collaborate with the U-46 Information Services Department at the district and school level for hardware and network assistance.Coordinate pre-season parent meetings to review scholastic eligibility requirements, athletic code of conduct, team rules, scheduling, etc.Maintain high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivate students to work to their highest potential.Plan, organize, and implement safe and effective daily practices and other planned events.Direct and lead the coaching staff. Monitor assignments and duties of assistant and/or lower level coaches and work with administration to annually evaluate the coaches.Work with the assistant coach in developing game schedules, practice schedules, facilities use, transportation needs, and the program budget.Communicate and plan with the assistant coach to develop practice sessions and competition strategies which ensure the health and physical well-being of the student participants.Maintain good public relations with media, boosters, parents, officials, players, fans, other coaches, etc.Work effectively with students of varying abilities, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds to instill commitment, discipline, teamwork; and to promote physical, social, and emotional development.Cultivate a positive, harassment free, instructional culture which motivates students through the use of effective communication and constructive feedback.Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and appropriate student handbook.Maintain equipment inventoryMinimum of 30 hours of in-person meetings/practiceMinimum of 2 District, Conference, or Regional Contests/EventsParticipate in IHSEA events/series and/ or IHSA state series, as applicableAttendance at UEC Activities Summit.Coordinate Fundraiser Opportunities.Attendance at Freshman Orientation and incoming 8th Grade Night, as applicable.Manage Finances and Administrative Paperwork for the Organization.EducationBachelor's Degree in Education preferredAppropriate Professional Educator's License (PEL) preferred -OR- High School Diploma requiredRelated coursework and/or previous related experience required Experience / KnowledgeAbility to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback, and to conduct conferences as needed with parents, students, administrators, or other teachers.Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to implement effective coaching theory, strategies, and techniques appropriate for high school athletes.Knowledgeable in the techniques and strategies for the sport/activity.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.Display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.Maintain appropriate confidentiality.Establish and maintain effective working relationships; demonstrate a commitment to teamwork.Ability and willingness to learn and refresh job skills through professional development in order to meet the changing needs of this position.Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent unscheduled interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.Spanish language skills are preferred. Physical DemandsOccasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, or or carry heavy materials or related equipment.Must work in noisy and crowded environments.This work involves standing for long periods of time and may involve walking or standing for extended periods of time. Some playoff/state series events can last upwards of 10 hours in length.Public contact requiring appropriate business-like apparel. Terms of EmploymentThis is an Appendix F stipend position in accordance to the school year calendar.For Non-ETA Coaches: this position is for this year only.Season per IHSEA and IHSA Calendar.Terms of employment will be determined in collaboration with the athletic/activity director.Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the athletic/activity director.Attachment(s):ETA Appendix F SY 23-27.pdf