COACH, HIGH SCHOOL E-SPORTS EXEMPT

** Applications will be received until October 10, 2025. 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 Coach at Denver Public Schools (DPS) is responsible for developing and overseeing the school’s E-Sports program, creating a competitive and inclusive environment for student-athletes. This role includes coaching students in various E-Sports titles, fostering teamwork, managing team logistics, and ensuring alignment with DPS values of equity, engagement, and student 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:

• Recruit, mentor, and develop student-athletes in a variety of E-Sports titles
• Design and implement structured practice plans that enhance player skills, teamwork, and strategic thinking
• Organize and supervise team participation in local, regional, and national E-Sports competitions
• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and supportive team culture that aligns with DPS policies and values
• Collaborate with school staff to monitor student eligibility, academic performance, and well-being
• Manage team logistics, including scheduling, equipment, and technology needs
• Educate students on responsible gaming habits, digital citizenship, and online safety
• Promote the E-Sports program within DPS and the broader community, encouraging engagement and support
• Ensure compliance with Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) or other governing bodies' regulations

  What You’ll Need:  

• High school diploma/GED minimum
• 2+ years of experience in competitive gaming, coaching, or mentoring
• 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.