Denver Public Schools·Denver, Colorado
The Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach in training student-athletes, organizing competitions, and fostering an inclusive gaming environment. They are responsible for managing equipment, monitoring student academic progress, and promoting positive sportsmanship.
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.
High School Diploma/GED required
2+ years of experience in competitive gaming, coaching, or mentoring students in an educational setting.
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 [https://financialservices.dpsk12.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/Athletics.pdf] 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.
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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.
Applicants must possess a High School Diploma or GED and have at least two years of experience in competitive gaming, coaching, or mentoring. Candidates are required to reside in Colorado and demonstrate a commitment to educational equity.
Market context
High school esports assistant coach roles in Colorado are often tied to growing student participation and schools building structured competitive gaming programs. Competition can be strong because candidates need both esports experience and a clear commitment to educational equity, plus Colorado residency. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show mentoring experience and how you support inclusive student participation.