League of Legends Specialist Coach
Cloud9, United States
Job Description
*Note - We are no longer considering coach applications for our upcoming Spring 2021 season. However, you may submit your application for consideration in our upcoming Summer/Fall/Winter 2021 seasons. Please check our website (https://traininggrounds.gg/) for more information about our future programming.*
Who We Are:
Cloud9 Esports is the premier esports organization in the world. Fielding twelve professional teams in eleven different games, Cloud9’s reach is unparalleled generating more viewer hours than cable networks like CNN or ESPN. In 2017, Nielsen declared Cloud9 as the most recognized esports brand in the US and UK. Cloud9 is one of two organizations globally to own franchises in both the League of Legends LCS and the Overwatch League.
About Training Grounds (TG):
Built on four core pillars of learning, passion, excellence, and trust, Training Grounds is Cloud9’s youth initiative that brings together teens ages 13-18 for a unique online sports experience.
Training Grounds participants hone their skills as players while they grow as individuals through real-life skills applications. TG’s teaching philosophy is built off of the industry-leading techniques and tools utilized in Cloud9’s current professional esports team environment. Campers participate in competitive play experience and receive state-of-the-art coaching within a safely-moderated, fun, and educational community.
What We’re Looking For:
Cloud9 is looking for talented Specialist Coaches for our 2021 League of Legends Training Grounds programs. There are two types of TG programs that we’ll be running throughout the year.
- TG Season Camps - These TG programs span 6 weeks and require you to work part-time (approximately 8-16 hours/week) for the entirety of the program.
- Break Camps - These TG programs span 5 days, require you to work full-time for the entirety of the program (approximately 30 hours total)
What You’ll Do:
- Present specialized demonstrations and master classes to groups of campers throughout the duration of the camp.
- Be your role’s expert - answer questions, be present, and give instructional feedback.
- Review player vods in an open discussion format.
- Assist in review and improvement of curriculum and methodologies.
- Assist in moderating the Training Grounds Discord community by monitoring discussion and interacting with campers
- Act as a Team Coach to the highest echelon of campers within Training Grounds.
The ideal coach candidate is a compassionate, motivational, and professional leader who is passionate about fostering positive gaming spaces and thrives in social situations. Coaches are expected to uphold the values of Training Grounds (Learning, Passion, Excellence, and Trust) and serve as a role model at all times when interacting with campers. They should have an in-depth and well-rounded understanding of League of Legends. Candidates should have multiple years experience of playing and/or coaching League of Legends at a competitive level.
Exceptional Coaches will be extended offers for additional camp
Requirements
Who You Are:
- High school graduate seeking further education or recently completed their higher education degree
- Some experience working with youth preferred
- Ranked at least Diamond1+(S10) or a consistent ranked history of Masters+ (proof required)
- Proficient in multiple champions within your role.
- Ability to pass criminality and social media background checks
Benefits
Perks of Being Part of the Team:
- Industry-leading esports coach training designed by Cloud9 and accredited professional coach organizations.
- State-of-the-art resources used by the Cloud9 professional esports teams.
- Ability to shape gaming and life skills for young players.
- Access to the exclusive Cloud9 Training Grounds community, that you’ll share with hundreds of C9TG players and esports coaches.