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Esports Game Coach - Marvel Rivals (Temporary)

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay · Green Bay, WI · 1 mo ago
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Temporary position coaching the UW-Green Bay Esports team in Marvel Rivals. Fixed-term appointment from August 24, 2026 to December 6, 2026.

About the role

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. The program fields competitive teams in six game titles: Rocket League, VALORANT, League of Legends, Marvel Rivals, Overwatch, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Teams primarily compete in the Wisconsin Esports Conference, culminating in regional LAN events. Each team sets semester goals, builds practice schedules with student-athletes, and holds open tryouts up to three times per year. Student leadership drives the team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide player and team development for Marvel Rivals.
  • Support holistic development of student-athletes 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.
  • Collaborate with 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.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree at time of application.
  • One year as dedicated coach for a team in Marvel Rivals OR two years as individual/personal consultant coach in Marvel Rivals.
  • Ability to attend all team activities in-person on the Green Bay campus.

Schedule

15-week term from August 24, 2026 to December 6, 2026. Flexible work environment; in-person attendance is preferred but not required.

Pay

$2,250 total stipend for the 15-week term.

Benefits

  • Health insurance options with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family.
  • Dental and vision coverage.
  • Life insurance, AD&D, and Accident insurance options.
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
  • Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) with immediate employer contributions; fully vested after 5 years of service.
  • Supplemental retirement savings programs (403(b) and Deferred Compensation).
  • Paid leave benefits (prorated for <100% appointments): 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday, 96–130 hours of sick leave annually, and paid parental leave.
  • 13–27 days of vacation annually, depending on years of service and employment type.

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