Overwatch Coach presso Unf

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Role Overview: 

The Overwatch Coach for UNF Esports will be responsible for leading and developing the university’s competitive Overwatch team. This includes strategic planning, team coordination, and fostering a positive and communicative team environment. The coach will oversee scrimmages, VOD reviews, and tournament matches, ensuring the team is prepared and competitive.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and implement effective team strategies and compositions.

• Facilitate clear and respectful communication among team members.

• Organize and manage team schedules, including practices, scrimmages, and tournament participation.

• Conduct VOD reviews to analyze gameplay and provide constructive feedback.

• Mentor student players to improve individual and team performance.

Required Knowledge:

• In-depth understanding of Overwatch gameplay, including current meta and popular strategies.

• Familiarity with team compositions and role synergies.

• Techniques for fostering effective in-game communication.

Essential Skills:

• Strong time management and organizational abilities.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Patience and adaptability are essential when working with student athletes.

• Ability to provide feedback constructively and encouragingly.

• Foster a respectful and supportive environment by upholding clear boundaries between coach and student, ensuring all interactions remain focused on skill development, teamwork, and personal growth.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.