Remote Senior Esports Coach — Lead Pro Teams

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + performance-based

Flexible remote work

Access to cutting-edge esports gear

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Esports Coach to lead and develop professional teams in a fully remote role. You will create innovative training methodologies, drive a winning team culture, and shape strategies for top-tier tournament performance.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years coaching esports, deep knowledge of major titles, strong analytical and leadership skills, and a proven ability to mentor players remotely while fostering a disciplined, high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience coaching professional or semi-professional esports teams.
• Proven track record of success in competitive esports at a high level.
• In-depth knowledge of at least one major esports title (LoL, CS:GO, Valorant, Dota 2).
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, leadership and motivational abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative team environment.
• Experience with performance tracking tools and data analysis.
• Understanding of player psychology and team dynamics.
• Passion for esports and dedication to player development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement training programs and strategies for assigned esports teams.
• Analyze game meta, opponent strategies, and player performance to identify improvements.
• Conduct regular VOD reviews, strategy sessions, and individual coaching.
• Foster a high-performance team environment.
• Scout and recruit new talent and integrate into rosters.
• Collaborate with management, analysts, and support staff to optimize performance.
• Manage team schedules, travel arrangements, and tournament participation.
• Stay updated on industry trends, patches, and strategies.
• Serve as a mentor and role model promoting sportsmanship.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders including owners and sponsors.

Skills

Esports coaching

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Communication

Remote collaboration

Performance analysis

Player development

Player psychology

Tools

Performance tracking tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Esports Coach to lead and develop professional teams in a fully remote role. You will create innovative training methodologies, drive a winning team culture, and shape strategies for top-tier tournament performance.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years coaching esports, deep knowledge of major titles, strong analytical and leadership skills, and a proven ability to mentor players remotely while fostering a disciplined, high-performance environment.