Interim Director of Esports/Associate Athletic Director of Player Development

George Fox University's Athletic Department seeks a highly motivated and organized leader to join our team as the Interim Director of Esports/Associate Athletic Director of Player Development.

About the Job:

The Director of Esports/Associate Athletic Director of Player Development will lead, develop, and mentor the collegiate esports team, striving for competitive excellence in intercollegiate athletics. This role also involves fostering a comprehensive program that promotes athletic success, personal and spiritual growth, and academic achievement for all team members.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Spiritual and Character Development
  • Discipling Esports student-athletes, fostering spiritual growth, and model Christ-centered competition through mentorship, service opportunities, and collaboration with university administration.
• Recruitment and Retention:
  • Identifying, recruiting, and retaining student-athletes who align with George Fox University's values, balancing academic success, competitive excellence, and character development.
• Competitive Excellence:
  • Planning and conducting training sessions, developing strategies for regional and national success, and cultivating a positive, growth-oriented team culture.
• Program Operations:
  • Managing competition schedules, overseeing travel logistics, ensuring compliance with eligibility standards, and handling administrative tasks, including budget management and fundraising.
• Leadership and Community Engagement:
  • Hiring and supervising staff, operating Esports camps or workshops, and engaging with the community to promote the program and build relationships.
• Working collaboratively with other members of the athletic department and university administration.
• Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
• By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience working cross culturally with respect, appreciation and humility.
• Other duties as assigned.

A day in the life of this position:

The Director of Esports/Associate Athletic Director of Player Development position is a highly diverse role that varies day-to-day, in-season, and out-of-season. This individual must model a life of learning, integrity, and service around the person and work of Jesus Christ. Student-athletes are our primary focus; therefore, this position requires an immense amount of availability to help coach, educate, and mentor. Our Director of Esports/Associate Athletic Director of Player Development must excel in organizational and analytical skills to assist with program administrative functions and recruiting. This is a highly visible position within the community.

We're looking for candidates who have:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum four years coaching experience at the collegiate level or demonstrated successful head coaching experience on the high school level.
• The ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, including on telephone, and to understand and follow instructions.
• Recruiting experience.
• A clean driving record along with the ability to provide proof of a valid driver's license and pass the University Driver Certification.
• The ability to work weekends, evenings and travel.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and actively participate in practices.
• Knowledge of NCAA Rules.
• Knowledge of computer applications, organizational abilities, event planning and camps, fund raising, financial management and recruiting ability and demonstrated commitment or experience working with diverse populations.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States. This position does not offer visa sponsorship; therefore, only applicants who do not require sponsorship for employment visas, now or at any point in the future, should apply.
• A commitment to the University's Theology of Racial and Ethnic Diversity.
• A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith.
• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

Preference will be given to those who have the following attributes:

• Coaching and recruiting experience at the collegiate level.

Job information:

• Hours Per Week: 40 hours (1.0 FTE)
  • This position requires irregular office hours including after-hours and weekend work to attend competitions, practices, etc.
• Duration: This is a limited term position
• Primary Work Location: Newberg Campus
  • Local and national travel is required.
• Working Conditions: Physical requirements could include lifting more than 25 pounds and performing any activities such as balancing, bending/stooping, climbing stairs, crawling, crouching, climbing ladders, kneeling, repetitive motion or reaching above shoulder level.
• Supervisor: Director of Athletics

George Fox University has been transforming student's lives for over 125 years. We are a Christ-centered community that prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Our vision is to be the Christian university of choice known for empowering students to achieve exceptional life outcomes. We put students first, with Christ at the center of our work, embracing change in order to improve. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in creating transformational experiences for our students.

Being a part of our community means a commitment to faith and to a lifestyle that is consistent with the university's mission as described in the Statement of Faith and Community Lifestyle Statement on our website.

As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities. In seeking to become a more inclusive community, we especially encourage applications from women and candidates from racial and ethnic backgrounds that are underrepresented in our community.

What is most appealing about working at George Fox University?

• Faith-friendly: Our culture is unique for higher education. At George Fox you can pursue academic excellence while integrating scriptures, praying with staff members and students at work, and helping to make an impact on the world in a way that promotes Christian values.
• Unapologetically Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God's Word.
• Live out your calling: You are able to use your God-given talents and abilities while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings, at which they will be able to glorify the kingdom of God just as they have seen you do.
  
  

For your personal well-being we offer:

• A strong Christian vision and mission-led organization with opportunities for your growth and contributions.
• Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population.
• A beautiful and peaceful campus environment with areas to walk and coffee shops and restaurants close by.
• Free Fitness Center membership.
• Free parking.
• Rich employee benefit package.
  

Application Procedures - kindly apply only through this website

When completing the online application, please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the section marked Letter of Interest and Curriculum Vitae or Resume:

• Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
• Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

We invite you to Be Known at Oregon's largest private and nationally recognized Christian University!

**This position is subject to close at any time, regardless of the date on the posting.
**Have questions or need assistance with our application process? Contact Georgefoxcareers@georgefox.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The university is an equal-opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to make decisions about applicants and employees without regard to sex, age, race, color, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status to the extent prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This prohibition applies not only to the recruiting and hiring process but to all facets of the employment relationship, including promotion, pay, training, classification, performance reviews, discipline, and termination.

George Fox is owned by the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church and its mission is distinctly Christian. Employees are required to agree with and abide by the university's faith statement and its statement of community responsibilities. Within the context of this agreement and commitment, employment opportunities are otherwise available to all persons on the basis of their experience and skills.

In the recruiting process, the university may make special effort to solicit applicants from underrepresented groups. This is done as an affirmative step to increase the representation of these populations in the university's workforce to better match their availability in the labor market. Hiring decisions are based on the applicants' qualifications as they relate to the needs of the position.