Lead Esports Performance Coach

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Access to training tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Esports Performance Coach to build and guide top-tier teams from a remote-first setup. You will design training programs to enhance mechanics, game sense, decision-making, and mental resilience across multiple titles.

You will scout talent, mentor coaches, analyze meta and data, and foster a disciplined, high-performance culture while coordinating with management to align team goals with organizational objectives from anywhere.

Qualifications

• 5+ years coaching at professional or semi-professional levels.
• Deep understanding of competitive gaming dynamics and player development.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills for remote teams.
• Experience in scouting, talent evaluation and performance tracking.
• Knowledge of psychology and stress management in high-performance gaming.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement rigorous training regimens and performance strategies for esports athletes.
• Scout and recruit top-tier talent across multiple titles.
• Mentor and guide junior coaches, ensuring best practices across staff.
• Analyze game meta, opponent strategies, and team performance data to identify improvements.
• Foster a positive, disciplined team environment and remote well-being.

Skills

Leadership

Talent scouting

Analytics

Remote coaching

Game knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary and experienced Lead Esports Performance Coach to build and guide their competitive gaming teams from a remote-first perspective. This exciting role involves developing comprehensive training programs focused on improving player skills, game sense, decision-making, and mental fortitude. You will be responsible for scouting talent, mentoring coaches, and fostering a winning culture across multiple esports titles. This is an unparalleled opportunity for a leader passionate about competitive gaming to shape the future of esports performance at the highest level, working flexibly from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement rigorous training regimens and performance strategies for esports athletes, focusing on in-game mechanics, teamwork, and strategic depth.
• Scout and recruit top-tier talent across various esports titles, assessing skill, potential, and team synergy.
• Mentor and guide junior coaches, ensuring consistent application of best practices and high-performance standards throughout the coaching staff.
• Analyze game meta, opponent strategies, and team performance data to identify areas for improvement and develop winning tactics.
• Foster a positive and disciplined team environment, focusing on player well-being, communication, and mental resilience in a remote setting.
• Collaborate with management and other stakeholders to align team goals with organizational objectives and ensure the team's competitive success in esports.

Requirements

• Significant experience (5+ years) in coaching or managing professional or semi-professional esports teams, with a proven track record of success.
• Deep understanding of competitive gaming dynamics, meta-analysis, and player development principles across multiple popular esports titles.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and analytical skills, with the ability to motivate and guide remote teams effectively.
• Experience in scouting, talent evaluation, and performance tracking.
• A strong understanding of the psychological aspects of high-performance gaming and stress management.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent demonstrable experience in high-performance coaching.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary with performance-based bonuses tied to team success.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and the ability to work from anywhere.
• Access to cutting-edge training tools and resources.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within the rapidly expanding esports industry, based remotely.