Remote Head Coach - E-sports

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote position

Flexible working hours

Access to gaming tech

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Head Coach for a rapidly growing professional e-sports organization based in Durban. You will guide the team to tournament success, develop strategic gameplay, and foster a high-performing culture from your home office.

You will work with players, analysts, and management to ensure optimal performance and player development, staying up-to-date with meta-game trends and coordinating across time zones for global competitions.

Qualifications

• > Proven experience as a coach or high-level player in a professional e-sports title.
• > Deep understanding of competitive strategy and meta-game development.
• > Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• > Ability to analyze gameplay footage and data to provide actionable feedback.
• > Experience in player development and team management.
• > Comfortable working remotely and across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive training programs and strategies for the e-sports team.
• Scout and recruit talented players, assess their skills, and provide constructive feedback.
• Analyze game replays and statistics to identify team strengths, weaknesses, and strategic opportunities.
• Manage team dynamics, resolve conflicts, and foster a cohesive and motivated environment.
• Communicate effectively with players, management, and other staff members, ensuring alignment on goals and strategies.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest meta-game trends, patch notes, and competitive landscape for the specific game title.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Player development

Team management

Remote work

Data analysis

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing professional e-sports organization based in Durban , is seeking an experienced and dynamic Remote Head Coach for their competitive e-sports team. In this fully remote role, you will be responsible for guiding the team to success in major tournaments, developing strategic gameplay, and fostering a positive and high-performing team culture. You will work closely with players, analysts, and management to ensure optimal performance and player development, all from the comfort of your home office. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of competitive gaming within a globally recognized organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive training programs and strategies for the e-sports team.
• Scout and recruit talented players, assess their skills, and provide constructive feedback.
• Analyze game replays and statistics to identify team strengths, weaknesses, and strategic opportunities.
• Manage team dynamics, resolve conflicts, and foster a cohesive and motivated environment.
• Communicate effectively with players, management, and other staff members, ensuring alignment on goals and strategies.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest meta-game trends, patch notes, and competitive landscape for the specific game title.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a coach or high-level player in a professional e-sports title.
• Deep understanding of competitive strategy, game mechanics, and meta-game development.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze gameplay footage and data to provide actionable feedback.
• Demonstrated experience in player development and team management.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote setting and managing a team across different time zones.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses tied to tournament success.
• Fully remote position with flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to manage and develop a professional e-sports team.
• Access to state-of-the‑art gaming technology and resources.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment within a thriving e-sports company.