ASSISTANT COACH, HIGH SCHOOL E-SPORTS EXEMPT
part-time•Denver
About this role
Applications will be received until January 27, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.
About this job:
The E-Sports Assistant Coach at DPS supports the Head Coach in training student-athletes, organizing competitions, and fostering a positive and inclusive gaming environment. This role is crucial in helping students develop technical skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship while ensuring they maintain academic success.
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary Range. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.
What You'll Do:
- Assist the Head Coach in training and mentoring student-athletes in various E-Sports titles
- Support the development of practice plans, strategy sessions, and skill-building exercises
- Help organize and manage team participation in competitions, scrimmages, and events
- Reinforce positive gaming habits, sportsmanship, and online safety
- Assist in monitoring student academic progress and ensuring eligibility compliance
- Help maintain and manage E-Sports equipment, software, and gaming spaces
- Encourage student leadership, teamwork, and engagement in a structured E-Sports environment
- Support program outreach and promotion within the DPS community
What You’ll Need:
- High school diploma or GED required
- 2 or more years of experience in competitive gaming, coaching, or working with students in an educational or mentorship capacity
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
- Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.
DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.
Other facts
Tech stack
Coaching,Mentoring,Team Management,Gaming Strategy,Sportsmanship,Online Safety,Academic Monitoring,Equipment Management,Teamwork,Leadership,Community Outreach,Inclusivity,Technical Skills,Engagement,Skill Building
About Denver Public Schools
The mission of Denver Public Schools is to provide all students the opportunity to achieve the knowledge and skills necessary to become contributing citizens in our diverse society.
In DPS, we’re focused on building a system that’s designed to help every student thrive. We’re re-focusing our efforts where they matter most: on creating classrooms that are vibrant centers of learning, where caring teachers are engaging their students in rigorous, culturally responsive experiences in order to lift all students toward a bright horizon.
In the last ten years, DPS has experienced unprecedented growth and an expansion of programs.
Building on the strong progress we’ve made, we want to continue transforming DPS into a school district grounded in equity. This districtwide focus on equity will be embedded in everything we do, so that we can help break historical patterns and become a school district that is designed to inspire every student to dream big and make their own future.
View all of our current career openings here: https://careers.dpsk12.org/
Team size: 10,001+ employees
Website: https://www.dpsk12.org
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Primary and Secondary Education
Founding Year: 1902
What you'll do
- Assist the Head Coach in training and mentoring student-athletes in various E-Sports titles and help organize and manage team participation in competitions and events. Reinforce positive gaming habits and ensure students maintain academic success.
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What does a ASSISTANT COACH, HIGH SCHOOL E-SPORTS EXEMPT do at Denver Public Schools?
As a ASSISTANT COACH, HIGH SCHOOL E-SPORTS EXEMPT at Denver Public Schools, you will: assist the Head Coach in training and mentoring student-athletes in various E-Sports titles and help organize and manage team participation in competitions and events. Reinforce positive gaming habits and ensure students maintain academic success..
Why join Denver Public Schools as a ASSISTANT COACH, HIGH SCHOOL E-SPORTS EXEMPT?
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