Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

As an Esports Arena Coach, you will teach and mentor young gamers to help them improve their in-game skills and strategies as well as their social and character skills. Coaches will lead players through our proprietary curriculum, weekly competitions and/or coordinate practice scrimmages with other coaches in the Valhallan Esports League community. You will create an environment that is inclusive, non-toxic, safe, and fun for everyone with an enthusiastic and positive attitude. ​

• Coaching, mentoring, advising ​

  • Oversee the day-to-day coaching and player engagement. ​

  • Review, understand and teach content from the Valhallan coaching guides daily​

  • Evaluate and determine game-specific knowledge and skill of players. ​

  • Report daily and weekly progress of players to supervisor. ​

  • Provide consistent feedback to parents regarding their players. ​

• Event facilitation ​

  • Facilitate tournaments and other special event operations including birthday parties & camps (additional training provided as needed) ​

  • Technical support - Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues ​

• Arena Maintenance ​

  • Maintain a clean working environment that is aligned with corporate standards. ​

  • Periodically maintain and update gaming systems, ensuring they are in peak condition for practice and competition. ​

  • Participate in arena event planning ​

What we’re looking for…​

Qualified candidates must: ​

• Be highly knowledgeable in at least one of the following games: Valorant, Fortnite, Apex Legends, Overwatch 2, and/or Rocket League. ​

• Able to discuss gaming concepts specific to the titles listed above in simple, comprehensible terms to non-gamers. ​

• Must enjoy working with kids and have the ability, passion and desire to teach, mentor, and coach players aged 7-17 years old. ​

• Be an effective collaborator. ​

• Be familiar with basic software technology, including Microsoft Suite, social media management, and general office equipment. ​

• Have strong analytical and critical thinking skills. ​

• Be self-motivated and self-directed. ​

• Be available for part-time schedule in the evenings during the week, and on weekends for occasional events.

Even better if you have one or more of the following: ​

• High knowledge and skills in multiple games ​

• Knowledge and experience in additional games such as Smash, Rainbow Six Siege, Minecraft, FIFA, NBA 2K, others ​

• Prior coaching, teaching, and/or competitive experience ​

• Knowledge of competitive esports, including but not limited general strategies, team building, skill building, and competitive strategies ​

• Knowledge of middle and high school level esports rules and regulations ​

• Video editing for practice and match performance review ​

• Strong organizational skills, especially regarding practice planning and managing the logistics of tournaments

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