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esports Coach

Overview

eSports coaches work closely with professional esports players analyse their strengths and weaknesses, and create strategies that will help their team win.

Description

  • Manage the overall development and advancement of a competitive esports programme.
  • Instil lifelong skills such as leadership, communication, teamwork, and strategy.
  • Analyse the current game landscape to develop strategies that suit the team's needs.
  • Coordinate friendly matches for the team to provide players with more practice.
  • Hold try-outs and recruit new players for the team.

Entry requirements

  • A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline is preferred, though not always essential if you have strong experience.
  • At least one year of experience in data analysis is preferred.
  • You should be familiar with esports games' rules and regulations.

Salary

$3,100 – 5,500

/mo

Salary ranges are estimated based on public information found on Singaporean job portals, including MyCareersFuture, MySkillsFuture. Updated as of 2026.

Trivia

Experience is crucial in getting recruited as an esports coach. Building up portfolios from scratch may mean coaching small teams for free when they're first starting out.

What to expect

Stay calm under pressure - you'll need to make quick, critical decisions that may impact your team's success during intense matches.

Soft
skills

Ability to Work in a Team

Able to work well within and across teams.

Attention to Detail

Ability to meticulously pay attention to all aspects of community management.

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Able to remain calm when faced with tight deadlines or challenging situations.

In-depth Knowledge of eSports Games

Good understanding of esports game mechanics and competitive strategies.

Data Presentation

Skilled in presenting data clearly to supports strategy development.

Microsoft Excel Skills

Skilled in using Microsoft Excel for data analysis, tracking community metrics and reporting.

Hard
skills

Aleks, e-Sports Coach
"You're not just a teacher, you're the person that sets the tone for practice to make sure everything is effective."

Aleks, e-Sports Coach

National Youth Council

Frequently asked questions

Not necessarily. However, they need to be very familiar with the game they're involved in. This means a deep understanding of the game's changing strategies, the evolving competitive scene, and the struggles of the professional players they're coaching.

Most employers prefer coaches to have a university degree in any discipline. There are cases where employers do prioritise a coach's experience and success over a bachelor's degree. However, most of these coaches have other experiences, such as being ex-professional players.

eSports coaches have strong communication and essential leadership skills. Aspiring esports coaches may begin their careers by coaching independent rosters or applying for amateur teams. Advancement in the field is heavily reliant on experience.

eSports coaches provide guidance on time management, communication skills, and career planning, and by encouraging holistic growth beyond gaming proficiency.

eSports coaches dedicate a big portion of their day to overseeing players' training and devising new strategies for the team. They also study other teams and analyse past games to develop tactics for upcoming matches.