Esports Coordinator- Student Support Specialist III

Title: Esports Coordinator- Student Support Specialist III

Salary Range: $3,490 - $4,363 per month

Contract Term Length: 12 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: Bluegrass Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Bluegrass C&TC - Newtown Pike Campus

Department: Engagement and Student Success

Total Rewards

Bluegrass Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

The Esports Coordinator supports the mission of Bluegrass Community and Technical College by fostering an welcoming and engaging environment for all students. The Esports Coordinator is responsible for the development, coordination, and management of the institution’s esports program and esports lounge. This role oversees competitive teams, recreational gaming initiatives, facilities, events, and student engagement opportunities related to esports. The Esports Coordinator fosters an inclusive, student-centered environment that supports leadership development, teamwork, academic success, and wellness while promoting responsible gaming practices.
This position reports to the Director of Student Engagement.

Job Duties:

• Research, develop, and implement the college’s esports program.
  
  
• Establish program goals aligned with institutional mission, student engagement priorities, and retention efforts.
  
  
• Develop policies and procedures related to esports participation, eligibility, conduct, and facility use.
  
  
• Serve as the primary liaison with league organizers, coaches, and institutional partners.
  
  
• Promote eSports at the institution through marketing and advertising.
  
  
• Supervise and train student workers for the esports lounge.
  
  
• Follow guidelines to ensure team compliance with all leagues, conference and institutional rules and regulations.
  
  
• Plan and execute esports-related events such as tournaments, watch parties, open play nights, and outreach activities.
  
  
• Oversee the coordination and setup of esports teams.
  
  
• Collaborate with campus departments to integrate esports into student life programming, and retention efforts.
  
  
• Assist students with registering for Esports and managing documentation such as waivers and maintaining updated rosters and eligibility requirements.
  
  
• Track and maintain esports equipment inventory, ensuring consoles and PCs remain fully operational; perform and document updates for gaming software, Windows OS, drivers, and peripheral systems while ensuring all downloads comply with institutional policies, licensing agreements, and appropriate usage standards.
  
  
• Collect participation data, assess program outcomes and prepare reports and presentations for leadership as needed.
  
  
• Promote sportsmanship, integrity, and physical and emotional well-being among student athletes.
  
  
• Build and foster a supportive and competitive team culture representing the mission, values and goals of the college.
  
  
• Serve as lead administrator for competitions.
  
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, and four years of relevant experience