Esports Game Coach - Smash Bros (Temporary)

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay; Green Bay (WI); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay invites applications for Esports Game Coach - Smash Bros. (Temporary). The role leads the Smash Bros. team, coordinates practices, evaluates players, and supports competitive success while fostering student development.

Suitable candidates will be able to work in a flexible environment (in-person preferred, remote possible) and contribute to rosters, schedules, and game-day execution for the semester.

Qualifications

• Coaching experience in esports or team-based activities.
• Ability to mentor student-athletes and develop players.
• Knowledge of Smash Bros. and related competitive formats.

Responsibilities

• Provide player and team development for Smash Bros. title.
• Contribute to holistic development of student-athletes as individuals.
• Attend and oversee all formal team practices, matches, and reviews.
• Work with Esports Coordinator to implement team plan to attain goals.
• Establish effective tactics and strategies with the team.
• Establish rosters prior to start of season.
• Serve as point of contact for opponents and internal stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Coaching

Team development

Esports knowledge

Job description

Position Title:

Esports Game Coach - Smash Bros. (Temporary)

Job Category:

Limited

Employment Type:

Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:

Coach

Job Duties:

The UW-Green Bay Esports Lounge opened in February 2022 in the University Union. The Lounge now boasts 30 gaming PCs and 4 Nintendo Switch consoles open for all students to use and is open 12 hours per day on weekdays and 7 hours per day on the weekends during the semester. Additionally, the program now holds competitive teams in 6 game titles: Rocket League, VALORANT, League of Legends, Marvel Rivals, Overwatch, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and has an in-house broadcast studio to livestream as many matches as possible. These teams primarily compete in the Wisconsin Esports Conference, which will often culminate in a regional LAN event prior to the championship LAN. Each team's experience centers on a central goal for that semester, and practice schedules are built along with the student‑athletes in alignment with their goals. Rosters are built on open tryouts up to 3 times per year with student‑athlete feedback, and student leadership is a significant driver of the team environment.

UW-Green Bay Esports Game Coaches serve as the head coach for the assigned game title and are responsible for leading the team to competitive success as defined by the team while fostering student development. This is a flexible work environment role which can be either in‑person or remote (though in‑person attendance is preferred).

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Provide player and team development for the specific game title of hire.
• Contribute to holistic development of student‑athletes as individuals.
• Attend and oversee all formal team practices, matches, and reviews.
• Work alongside the Esports Coordinator to implement the team’s plan to attain their goal(s).
• Establish effective tactics and strategies with the team.
• Work alongside the Esports Coordinator to establish the roster(s) prior to the start of the season.
• Act as point of contact for the team during the season for opponents and internal stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Start Date:

January 20, 2027

End Date:

May 4, 2027

Department:

University Recreation