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Position Title:
Esports Game Coach - Valorant (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 Valorant and is 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:
a) Provide player and team development for the assigned game title.
b) Support the holistic development of student-athletes both in and out of competition.
c) Attend and oversee all formal varsity team practices, matches, and reviews.
d) Work alongside the Esports Coordinator to implement the team's plan to attain their goal(s).
e) Construct effective tactics and strategies with the team.
f) Work alongside the Esports Coordinator to establish the roster(s) prior to the start of the season, when possible.
g) Serve as primary point of contact for team-related communications with opponents and internal stakeholders.
h) Other duties as assigned.
Start Date:
August 24, 2026
End Date:
December 6, 2026
Department:
University Recreation
Compensation:
$2,250 total stipend for a 15-week term
Required Qualifications:

• 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)

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Conditions of Appointment:
Position is flexible. In-person attendance preferred but not required. Travel not expected
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 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.
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• Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions
• Resume

Application Deadline:
To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday June 21, 2026.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:
Human Resources
Phone: (920) 465-2390
Email: jobs@uwgb.edu
The Successful Candidate
The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace. The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.
In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource.
Benefit Details
The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. For benefits eligible positions, this includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately, and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The Universities of Wisconsin also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.
In addition, eligible employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually and paid parental leave. Eligible employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type.
For more details, please review the benefit quick guide linked below.

• UW System Employee Benefits Brochure
• Total Compensation Estimator

Employee Misconduct
All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of employee misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
Confidentiality Statement
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis.Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
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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. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.