Esports Game Coach - Marvel Rivals; Temporary

Esports Game Coach – Marvel Rivals (Temporary)

Job Category:
Limited

Employment Type:

Terminal (Fixed Term)

Position Location:

University Recreation at University of Wisconsin–Green Bay (Green Bay campus; occasional travel to Marinette, Sheboygan or Manitowoc Campus).

Start Date:

August 24, 2026

End Date:
December 6, 2026

Compensation: $2,250 total stipend for a 15‑week term

Background:
The UW‑Green Bay Esports Lounge opened in February 2022 in the University Union. The Lounge has 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. The program runs competitive teams in 6 game titles:
Rocket League, VALORANT, League of Legends, Marvel Rivals, Overwatch, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. It also hosts an in‑house broadcast studio to livestream matches. These teams compete in the Wisconsin Esports Conference and often culminate in a regional LAN event prior to the championship LAN.

• Provide player and team development for the assigned game title.
• Support the holistic development of student‑athletes both in and out of competition.
• Attend and oversee all formal varsity team practices, matches, and reviews.
• Work alongside the Esports Coordinator to implement the team’s plan to attain their goal(s).
• Construct effective tactics and strategies with the team.
• Work alongside the Esports Coordinator to establish the roster(s) prior to the start of the season, when possible.
• Serve as primary point of contact for team‑related communications with opponents and internal stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate’s degree at time of application.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in competitive play for the game title of hire.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Is not affiliated with another competing collegiate team in the active competition(s).

• Bachelor’s degree at time of application.
• 1 year as dedicated coach for a team in a specific game title OR 2 years as individual/personal consultant coach in a specific game title.
• Can attend all team activities in‑person on Green Bay campus.

Position is flexible. In person attendance is preferred but not required. Travel is not expected. The home campus is Green Bay and the successful candidate may occasionally be required to travel to or work at the Marinette, Sheboygan or Manitowoc Campus based on operational needs. Position is a 25% Limited appointment. Background check and criminal conviction investigation will be conducted for the finalist(s).

In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

The Universities of Wisconsin provides a benefits package for eligible employees, including health insurance options with low deductibles, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, accident insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) with immediate employer contributions, a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation plan. Eligible employees receive paid leave benefits prorated for part‑time work: 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday, 96–130 hours of sick leave annually, paid parental leave, and 13–27 days of vacation depending on service.

For more details, refer to the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure and the Total Compensation Estimator.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies.