Remote Esports Performance Coach for Elite Teams

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Performance bonuses

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 partners with a groundbreaking esports organization to recruit a Lead Esports Performance Coach. This fully remote role enables you to optimize performance across titles, mentor players, and design training plans from anywhere in the world, including regional hubs like Sandton.

You will analyze gameplay, conduct remote coaching sessions, and build development plans that drive high performance, teamwork, and resilience for an elite global roster.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of coaching or high‑level performance analysis experience.
• Deep understanding of competitive gaming, meta‑analysis, and optimization techniques.
• Ability to analyze gameplay data and video to provide actionable feedback.
• Strong leadership and remote communication skills.
• Experience with player psychology and mental performance coaching is desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sports Science, Coaching, or related field is a plus.
• Ability to work flexible hours for global team schedules.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement performance programs for teams focusing on skill development, strategy, and mental fortitude.
• Analyze gameplay, opponent strategies, and metrics to identify improvements.
• Provide regular remote coaching sessions, including VOD reviews and development plans.
• Promote a positive team environment, communication, conflict resolution, and wellbeing.
• Stay updated on trends, strategies, and meta shifts across titles.
• Collaborate with managers, analysts, and support staff to optimize performance.
• Mentor players in professional conduct and resilience.
• Contribute to player recruitment and evaluation processes.

Skills

Coaching

Performance analysis

Remote leadership

Player psychology

VOD reviews

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology

Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science

Coaching certification

Tools

Performance analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 partners with a groundbreaking esports organization to recruit a Lead Esports Performance Coach. This fully remote role enables you to optimize performance across titles, mentor players, and design training plans from anywhere in the world, including regional hubs like Sandton.

You will analyze gameplay, conduct remote coaching sessions, and build development plans that drive high performance, teamwork, and resilience for an elite global roster.