e-Sports Coach (Contractor) at Stride, Inc. in Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Description:

Job Description



Residency Requirements: Strongly prefer residents of Indiana. May consider residents within the United States.



The REMOTE Valorant eSports Coach/Instructor is responsible for creating a fun and exciting experience for students interested in competing in a virtual environment.




This is a part-time position, hours to be determined by supervisor. This is an contract position with an immediate start within SY 24/25.
This position would require you to work Eastern Standard Time hours



K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.


Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Indiana Digital Learning School (INDLS). We want you to be a part of our talented team!


The mission of Indiana Digital Learning School (INDLS) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Instruct and execute day-to-day operations of the clubs.


• Oversee practices to improve students' skills in E-gaming and other technology-based clubs including but not limited to Minecraft, PC gaming platforms, and other virtual clubs.


• Assist students with PC setups, up-to-date gaming strategies, and team building-building exercises.


• Reporting for the school administration with feedback on the day's activities; data tracking including attendance and participation


• Ensure that all institutional, as well as any E-sport organizational policies and procedures are adhered to and complied with.


• Create and distribute materials for communication within the school and on social media platforms


• Assist in growth and facilitation along with content teachers of Career based clubs including but not limited to Skills USA, Future Business Leaders of America, Future Teachers of America, FFA and other clubs aligned with student interest and school goals.


• Oversee appropriate online conversations among students in socialization platforms.


• Assist students in aligning their club interests to their transition, resume and college application plans.


• Ability to represent the school in presenting opportunities to students and increasing socialization and club participation.


• Potentially facilitate other non-technical competitions

Supervisory Responsibilities:This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.



MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three (3) years of successful experience in E-gaming platforms OR


• Equivalent combination of education and experience

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Shared view of the virtual academy's mission


• Strong content and subject-matter knowledge


• An ability to support and guide adults as well as students


• Knowledgeable in the application of data bases utilized by K12


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Organization and time-management skills


• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency.


• Ability to travel 25% of the time


• Ability to clear required background check

Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is virtual

Job Type

Contractor



The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.



Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.



Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities



The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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