Senior E-sports Coach (Remote)

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive compensation

Top-tier talent network

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior E-sports Coach to join a fully remote team. The role involves mentoring professional players, developing training programs, and analyzing strategies to drive peak performance across titles.

The ideal candidate combines expert competitive gaming knowledge with strong communication and analytical skills, thriving in a fully virtual setup and remote, asynchronous collaboration.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a player or coach in competitive e-sports.
• Proven ability to develop and implement coaching strategies.
• Deep understanding of multiple popular e-sports titles and their competitive landscapes.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and motivational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote, asynchronous environment.
• Demonstrated passion for e-sports and player development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective training regimens tailored to individual players and team needs.
• Analyze gameplay, identify strengths and weaknesses, and strategize for upcoming matches.
• Provide constructive feedback and coaching to players during and after games.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest meta shifts, patch notes, and competitive trends in popular e-sports titles.
• Foster a positive and disciplined team environment, promoting teamwork and player development.
• Collaborate with management and support staff to ensure player well-being and performance optimization.

Skills

Esports coaching

Competitive gaming

Analytical thinking

Remote communication

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior E-sports Coach to join their remote team. In this role, you will mentor and guide professional e-sports players and teams, helping them achieve peak performance and competitive success. You will develop training programs, analyze game strategies, and provide in-depth feedback to players across various titles. The ideal candidate is an expert in competitive gaming, possesses excellent communication and analytical skills, and is passionate about fostering talent in the rapidly growing world of e-sports, all within a fully virtual setup.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective training regimens tailored to individual players and team needs.
• Analyze gameplay, identify strengths and weaknesses, and strategize for upcoming matches.
• Provide constructive feedback and coaching to players during and after games.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest meta shifts, patch notes, and competitive trends in popular e-sports titles.
• Foster a positive and disciplined team environment, promoting teamwork and player development.
• Collaborate with management and support staff to ensure player well-being and performance optimization.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a player or coach in competitive e-sports at a high level.
• Proven ability to develop and implement successful coaching strategies .
• Deep understanding of multiple popular e-sports titles and their competitive landscapes.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and motivational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote, asynchronous environment.
• Demonstrated passion for e-sports and player development.

Benefits

• Competitive contract compensation based on experience and performance.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Opportunity to work with top-tier e-sports talent.
• Contribution to the growth of a leading e-sports organization.
• Remote work flexibility.