Esports Game Coach - Overwatch (Temporary)

University of Wisconsin Stout • Green Bay, WI

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The UW-Green Bay Esports Game Coach serves as head coach for the Overwatch team, leading the team toward its competitive goals while fostering student development. The role involves working with student-athletes to support their development, establishing tactics and strategies, overseeing team activities, and coordinating with the Esports Coordinator on the team plan and roster. The position is a temporary, 25% limited appointment for a 15-week term, with an expected workload of about 10 hours per week as needed by the team schedule. The work environment is flexible and may be in person or remote with an approved telecommuting request; in-person attendance is preferred but not required. Travel is not expected.

Requirements

• Associate degree at the time of application.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in competitive Overwatch play.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• One year as a coach for a team in the specific game title.
• Ability to attend all team activities in person on the Green Bay campus.

Responsibilities

• Provide player and team development for Overwatch.
• Contribute to the holistic development of student-athletes as individuals.
• Attend and oversee all formal team practices, matches, and reviews.
• Work with the Esports Coordinator to implement the team’s plan to attain its goals.
• Establish effective tactics and strategies with the team.
• Work with the Esports Coordinator to establish team rosters before the season starts.
• Serve as the team’s point of contact for opponents and internal stakeholders during the season.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• For benefits-eligible positions, health insurance options, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance options, AD&D and accident insurance, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts, Wisconsin Retirement System participation, supplemental retirement savings programs, paid leave, paid holidays, personal holiday, sick leave, paid parental leave, and vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree