Remote E-Sports Performance Coach: Peak Play & Strategy

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 906,000 - 1,482,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible remote work

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote E-Sports Performance Coach to guide athletes toward peak performance across popular titles. You will design tailored training plans, analyze gameplay, and deliver actionable feedback to improve strategy, decision-making and teamwork in a global, remote setting.

You will help players build mental resilience, maintain focus, and manage stress while optimizing physical health and ergonomics for long practice sessions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a coach or high-level player in competitive e-sports.
• Understanding of sports psychology principles and their application to e-sports.
• Excellent analytical skills for breaking down gameplay scenarios.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and motivational skills.
• Ability to adapt coaching strategies to individual player needs and team dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement tailored performance enhancement programs for e-sports athletes.
• Analyze gameplay footage and performance data to identify areas for improvement and provide actionable feedback.
• Coach players on in-game strategy, decision-making, communication, and team coordination.
• Develop mental toughness, focus, stress management, and resilience in players.
• Provide guidance on physical health, ergonomics, and nutrition for peak gaming performance.
• Scout and evaluate potential talent for e-sports teams.
• Stay abreast of meta shifts, game updates, and emerging strategies.
• Foster a positive team environment with effective communication and collaboration.
• Maintain confidential player development records and progress reports.
• Utilize digital platforms and tools for remote coaching sessions and team communication.

Skills

Coaching experience

Esports titles knowledge

Sports psychology

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Remote coaching

Data analysis

Discord/Slack proficiency

Performance tracking

Self-management

Tools

Discord

Slack

VOD review software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a remote E-Sports Performance Coach to guide athletes toward peak performance across popular titles. You will design tailored training plans, analyze gameplay, and deliver actionable feedback to improve strategy, decision-making and teamwork in a global, remote setting.

You will help players build mental resilience, maintain focus, and manage stress while optimizing physical health and ergonomics for long practice sessions.