Esports Game Coach - Overwatch (Temporary)

Esports Game Coach - Overwatch (Temporary)

Job Category: Limited

Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile: Coach

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 titleand are responsible for leading the team to competitive success as defined by the team whilefostering 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

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

Required Qualifications:

• Associates Degree at time application
• Demonstrated interest or experience in competitive play for Overwatch
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 1 year as coach for team in specific game title
• Can attend all team activities in-person on Green Bay campus

Conditions of Appointment: Position is flexible, subject to approved telecommuting request. In person attendance is preferred but not required. Travel is not expected

Working about 10 hours per week as needed by team schedule, particularly on Wednesday evenings for matches as needed for team practice

The home campus of this position 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 temporary appointment. A pre-employment education check which includes, but is not limited to, the verification of academic credentials will be conducted on the finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s) and if there is prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

Application Deadline: To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday November 15, 2026.