Director of Recreational and E-Sports

Salary: $61,741.00 – $74,387.00 Annually

Location : Laredo, TX 78040

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 00440

Division: Student Life and Engagement

Department: Office of Recreational and E-Sports

Opening Date: 06/23/2023

Closing Date: 7/10/2023 11:59 PM Central

Pay Grade: 106

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Director of Recreational and E-Sports provides oversight of all aspects of the management of the Department of Recreational and E-Sports, a college enterprise devoted to the provision of recreational programs and services for students, staff, and faculty of the college. This position will also be an active collaborator with peers at other two-year educational institutions across the NJCAAE for alignment of policies and procedures, attend fitness and professional conferences and other events, with the community through programs to improve health and recreation, and with outside vendors for assistance with events.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative

1. Monitors eligibility status and promotes academic progress of student-athletes.
2. Develop a viable fundraising strategy in collaboration with the Donor and Alumni Relations office. Develop community partnerships and support the E-Sports program.
3. Enforces department and team expectations regarding the general standard of behavior for student-athletes. Create and maintain a culture of sportsmanship and manage team disciplinary matters. Coordinate schedules, competitions, and any required travel plans.
4. Establish competitive performance goals and plans to meet those goals. Provide oversight and evaluation of a holistic training program including physical and mental health initiatives.
5. Actively participate in department and college-wide meetings and events, and adapt work as required to meet overall campus goals
6. Work with the Associated Vice President of Student Life & Engagement to assist in managing the recreational/intramural budget.
7. Be knowledgeable of, and abide by, all College and campus policies, campus recreational policies, and requirements.
8. Prepare and monitor monthly, quarterly, and annual departmental budgets.
9. Ensure proper enforcement of policy manual and event rules, including all forms, waivers & releases, score sheets, participation records, etc.

E-SPORTS

1. Manage the recruitment of student-athletes, including achieving yearly recruiting goals in partnership with the admissions office.
2. Oversees all aspects of the E-Sports Arena including daily operations, technological infrastructure, cleaning and maintaining of equipment, etc. Oversees all equipment maintenance, ordering, and repairs for the E-Sports arena.
3. Partner with the Community and Media Relations Department to market the E-Sports program locally, regionally, and nationally.
4. Plan, conduct, and evaluate practice activities. Provide group and individual assistance in a manner that engages the athletes and builds commitment to the program.
5. Partner with the admissions department to coordinate visits and holistic recruitment of E-Sports student-athletes. Meet with prospective students and their family members both on campus and at remote locations as possible.
6. Provide advice and counsel on the admissions process, the Palomino experience, and the integral role of the student-athlete in overall campus life.
7. Establish proper standard operating procedures, risk management policies, and controls for recreational and intramural sports. Develop safety protocols including emergency response procedures.

Recreational Sports

1. Oversees all aspects of the varsity, competitive club, recreational club, and daily operations of the E-Sports program. This is to include but not limited to sponsored games, special events, and facility operations.
2. Identify and create ongoing recreational leagues and short-term special events. Increase participation in recreational and intramural programs through various modes of marketing and promotion
3. Cultivate an inclusive, safe, and diverse environment for students as well as student staff, and address patron concerns, behavior, and conduct issues as necessary.
4. Responsible for hiring, training, supervising, scheduling, and evaluating the student and professional staff to support a variety of programs and services offered within intramurals and campus recreation.
5. Provide direct supervision for the daily operations of the following facilities, this includes Maravillo gymnasium, Ft. McIntosh Sports Complex, and South Campus Sports Complex.
6. Enforcing building policies and procedures
7. Maintains student confidentiality following all HIPAA and FERPA laws.
8. Ensure proper operation and maintenance of all equipment and amenities.
9. Professional Development (Local and National) with the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA).
10. Collaborate with other college departments for programs and events for incoming students during new student orientation.
11. Develops and offers students, faculty, and staff opportunities to become healthier with health-related classes, programs, and activities.
12. Performs other duties and/or manages projects as assigned

Qualifications/Certifications/Licenses/Skills

NOTICE: Required Documents

To be considered for this position, you are required to upload your resume, unofficial transcript(s), and a Valid Texas Driver’s License. In addition, if a license or certificate is required for this position, upload proof of your current license/certificate.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Sports/E-Sports Management or Kinesiology.
• The qualified candidate must have collegiate E-Sports experience as a coach or student-athlete.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to the academic and athletic success of the student-athletes as well as working knowledge of computer, network, and streaming/broadcast equipment.
• Five (5) years of full-time employment in Recreational/Intramural Sports in Higher Education experience in organizing, planning, and implementing recreation, fitness, wellness, and special events in a college setting.
• Member of NIRSA
• CPR/First Aid Certified
• Valid Texas Driver’s License

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Kinesiology/Recreational Sports/E-Sports
• A minimum of 10 years of full-time employment in Recreational Sports in a Higher Education setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Skills

• Exceptional project and time management skills – highly organized, detail-focused, results-driven, accountable, and able to handle high-pressure, last-minute, urgent requests.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to tailor communication style based on audience.
• Collaborative team player, skilled at negotiation, demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and fosters consultative relationships.
• Demonstrated skill in organization and planning, prioritization, and problem-solving.

Knowledge

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint, with an emphasis on Excel.
• In-depth knowledge of the organizational, technical, and operational aspects of E-Sports.
• Technical knowledge of the hardware, software, and networking requirements for gaming and recreational and competitive E-Sports.

Ability

• Ability to troubleshoot basic technical issues and work with IT staff to address advanced issues.
• Ability to foster an environment of belonging and well-being.
• Ability to serve and collaborate with a large user community reflecting a variety of backgrounds and disciplines.
• Ability to communicate clearly and knowledgeably.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (some evenings/weekends) and travel as needed.
• Successful record of working collaboratively with colleagues across constituency groups

Additional Information

Supervision Exercised

Work-study students, part-time employees, and contracted service people and companies.

Supervision Received

Associate Vice President of Student Life and Engagement, Vice President of Student Success and Enrollment, and College President.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a standard office environment.

Work inside a well-lighted and air-conditioned area most of the time.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Safety

Required to work safely and follow safety rules.

Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.

Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Special Conditions

Immediate supervisor may assign other duties.

May be required to work outside regular working hours, as needed.

May be required to work at a different college work site or campus as needed.

EEO Statement

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Laredo College is open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, or national origin who are otherwise eligible for admission as students. Furthermore, Laredo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and no applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or national origin. This institution will not enter knowingly into any contractual agreement for services or supplies with any firm failing to follow fair employment practices.

Foreign Degrees

Foreign degrees require an evaluation for United States equivalency from an approved stated education agency or having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to your online application at the time of applying. For your convenience, we have provided the following links to assist you in complying with this requirement. However, you may use any other certified transcript evaluation service. http://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Certification/Out-of-state_Certification/Foreign_Credential_Evaluation_Services/ http://www.naces.org/members.htm

Disclaimer
The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. LC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by LC as its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Laredo College offers a comprehensive benefit package.

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Laredo College requires a background check for all positions which means a Criminal Background Check andreferences are required. Are you willing to have such checks conducted in order to be considered for employment?

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Do you have the required education as stated in the job description?

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Do you have the required experience as per the job description?

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Do you meet the qualifications as stated in the job description?

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