ESports Facilitator

    Position Title: Esports Facilitator - Instructional Technology Facilitator

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employee Category: Full-time 10-Month Employee

Salary Schedule: Facilitator

Salary Range:  $70,300 - $85,300

Position Code:  118-1410

Immediate Supervisor: Director of Innovation and Strategy

Office Location: University View Academy

Work Schedule: This position will be on-site 3-5 days per week

The Esports Facilitator is responsible for working collaboratively with the Instructional Technology and Innovation and Strategy teams to create, manage, and grow an esports program at UVA. The Esports Facilitator will work in accordance with all applicable laws, guidelines, and UVA policies. In addition, the Facilitator attends meetings, collaborates with colleagues on projects, and participates in professional development training and related workshops. The Facilitator will work in accordance with all applicable laws, guidelines, and UVA policies.

• Develop, implement, and oversee the school's K–12 esports program aligned with district goals and student engagement initiatives.
• Recruit, coach, and mentor student esports teams while fostering teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, and digital citizenship.
• Coordinate and attend all events that occur within the esports program, both in and out of the Lynx Den.
• Coordinate practice schedules, competitions, tournaments, and league participation.
• Supervise students during practices, competitions, and esports-related events.
• Develop practice plans that improve game strategy, communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills.
• Teach and reinforce responsible online behavior, cybersecurity awareness, and positive digital citizenship.
• Organize school-wide esports events, community tournaments, showcases, and STEM outreach activities.
• Manage and maintain esports equipment, gaming computers, consoles, and peripherals.
• Maintain inventory of esports equipment and recommend technology upgrades and purchases.
• Ensure compliance with district policies, league regulations, copyright, and software licensing requirements.
• Configure and troubleshoot gaming hardware, software, streaming platforms, and tournament systems.
• Maintain esports facilities and ensure equipment is secure, organized, and operating efficiently.
• Monitor student academic eligibility and attendance requirements for participation.
• Ensure the Lynx Den is set up correctly before events.
• Collaborate with school counselors, teachers, and administrators to support student success both academically and competitively.
• Communicates regularly with key stakeholders regarding progress or updates to the Esports program.
• Communicate events and activities to appropriate departments so that students and faculty are notified and can attend if desired (including creating or requesting the creation of promotional materials to highlight upcoming opportunities).
• Build partnerships with colleges, universities, community organizations, and industry partners to expand student opportunities.
• Collect and analyze participation data, student outcomes, and program metrics to support continuous improvement.
• May be required to flex time by working in-person events outside of regular UVA hours
• Travels occasionally to support statewide mandated test administration and to participate in student-sponsored events.
• Performs all other duties as assigned

To perform the position successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Student Focus: Understands and prioritizes the needs of students, making decisions with their best interests in mind. Cultivates an organizational culture that fosters strong relationships with students.
• Professional Decorum: Exhibits appropriate, respectful behavior and etiquette in a professional setting, maintaining a positive attitude at all times. Upholds the standards of professionalism in all interactions.
• Servant Leadership: Serves and supports others with empathy and active listening, assisting in developing other leaders. Prioritizes team members and creates a positive, inclusive work environment.
• Adaptability: Adjusts effectively to changing circumstances, processes, requirements, or technologies. Navigates an ever-changing world with ease, demonstrating flexibility and resilience.
• Organization: Remains focused on priorities, meets deadlines, and accomplishes tasks systematically. Designs systems to support all work levels and workflows, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
• Compassion/Empathy: Understands and shares the feelings of colleagues or employees by demonstrating active listening, using emotional intelligence, and offering assistance. Promotes a supportive and understanding workplace culture.
• Problem Solving: Identifies challenges and develops effective solutions through reasoning and strategic thinking. Employs innovative approaches to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.
• Soft Skills: Possesses personal attributes and interpersonal abilities that enhance efficient communication and collaboration while maintaining emotional balance. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills in all professional interactions.
• Action Orientation: Results-driven and proactive, making data-informed decisions to achieve goals with a focus on student outcomes. Takes initiative to drive progress and achieve results.
• Team Development, Collaboration, and Coordination: Fosters shared goals that build trust, support, and communication. Encourages cross-departmental collaboration and coordination on tasks or projects to enhance teamwork and achieve common objectives.
• Self-Awareness: Recognizes personal strengths and weaknesses, balancing them effectively with team members' strengths. Actively seeks constructive feedback and looks for opportunities for self-development, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

The physical demands described here represent those an employee typically performs in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally required to sit; stand; walk; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 15 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here represent those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; basic life; short-term disability; long-term disability; 403(b) retirement plan; employee assistance program; flexible spending account

Employment is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check.

This position description summarizes the essential duties, responsibilities, and qualifications to clarify the general nature and scope of this position’s role in the organization. The position description does not list every task that an employee may be expected to perform. An employee assigned an unlawful duty or task should report the assignment to the Office of Human Resources. This position description does not list duties or responsibilities in any order of importance.

All UVA employees, regardless of their classification or position, are employed on an at-will basis. This means that each employee’s employment is terminable at the will of the employer or the school at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. No officer, agent, representative, or employee of UVA has any authority to enter into any agreement with any employee or applicant for employment other than on an at-will basis.

University View Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree 
• Minimum of 5 years of related professional work experience as an educational leader, in online learning environments, and with non-traditional or traditional public school experience 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree
• 5 + years of experience as an educational leader
• 4 + years in online learning environments
• 3 + years of charter or traditional school system