Training Grounds Counselor
Cloud9, United States
Job Description
Who We Are:
Cloud9 Esports is one of the premier esports organizations in the world. Fielding sixteen professional teams in eleven different titles, Cloud9’s reach generates 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 development 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 industry-leading techniques and tools utilized in Cloud9’s current professional esports team environment and from best practices of other youth sports camps. Campers participate in competitive play experience and receive world-class coaching within a safely-moderated, fun, and educational community.
What We’re Looking For:
Cloud9 is looking for motivated leaders to serve as part-time Counselors for our Training Grounds Camps. As Counselors, you will be responsible for executing day-to-day operations and curating a positive camp experience. You will work with the Camp Director and Coaches to execute camper events and activities, moderate the TG community Discords, support camp operations in addition to other administrative tasks. The Counselors are expected to exhibit high moral and ethical behavior and good sportsmanship in order to serve as exemplary role models for Training Grounds Coaches and Campers.
What You’ll Do:
- Execute camper activities and events (e.g., team gameplay, showcases, skills tests)
- Support day-to-day camp operations and administrative tasks
- Moderate Discord communities for the TG Camps
- Address issues that may arise, including, but not limited to, camper behavior issues, coach conduct, and parent complaints
- Enforce Training Grounds rules and expectations
Requirements
- High school degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred, specifically a degree in Education, Recreation, or other applicable field
- Experience working with youth
- Proficiency using MS suite, with high proficiency in Excel
- Experience using Airtable (or a similar Project Management platform)
- Ability to manage multiple projects at once.
- Comfortable working autonomously
- Strong interest in working with and developing others
- Passion for esports/video games and/or has worked in the esports/video game industry previously (interest in League of Legends or Valorant a plus)
- Availability to work approximately 15 hours/week
- Ability to pass criminality, drug, and social media background checks
Benefits
- State-of-the-art resources used by the Cloud9 and their associated professional esports teams
- Ability to shape gaming and life skills for young coaches and players
- Access to the exclusive Cloud9 Training Grounds community, that you’ll share and develop with hundreds of C9TG players and esports coaches