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Esports Performance Lead - Berlin

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Berlin

As Esports Performance Lead at Fnatic, you'll help redefine and elevate our teams' competitive preparedness across various esports titles. You'll spearhead the development of a long-term performance strategy, instilling winning habits in nutrition, preparation, recovery, and team cohesion for our esports teams situated in our state-of-the-art Berlin performance facility and beyond.

This is your chance to join a dynamic and ambitious esports organisation, working alongside a talented team driving the ongoing success of Fnatic esports. Embrace the challenge and become an integral part of our relentless pursuit of victory!

Your mission is to:
  • Performance Strategy: Collaborate with the central esports management team to redefine the performance standards necessary for success across Fnatic's esports titles
  • Performance Leadership: Lead the development of winning habits in areas such as nutrition, preparation, recovery, and team cohesion for our teams based in the Berlin performance facility
  • Work closely with our various titles to develop day-to-day routines and interventions that optimise their performance. Work with coaches on Individual Development Plans for all members of the team
  • Provide mentorship to Coaching and Performance staff in areas of performance and planning to enhance overall team effectiveness
  • Optimise Coaching Practises: Streamline coaching staff ways of working and refine feedback mechanisms to players, ensuring optimal communication and development strategies
  • Manage the Performance Coach for Valorant, overseeing their activities and ensure alignment with Fnatic's performance objectives
  • Lead on future recruitment in performance-focused roles
  • Identify and appoint local partners to support performance efforts for Fnatic globally, fostering strategic collaborations to enhance our teams' capabilities
  • Data Optimisation: Collaborate with our coaches and in-house data team to streamline the collection and analysis of performance data, leveraging insights to enhance strategic decision-making and player development
  • Manage ad-hoc performance projects as defined by your manager

  • We're looking for:
  • Experience coaching or mentoring individuals, with a track record of improving outcomes through process
  • Success in a high performance environment (not limited to esports)
  • A highly motivated individual who can work autonomously on projects, with meticulous organisation
  • Willingness to travel to esports events as required
  • A natural people person with high EQ; able to deal with issues with sensitivity and tact
  • Leadership skills and commitment to excellence
  • Collaborative mindset and ability to consider PG issues within the broader context of the business
  • Excellent verbal and written communication in English, other languages desirable

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: #AlwaysFnatic

    At Fnatic, we believe that a diverse mix of voices leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes for everyone. We strive to recruit and nurture an inclusive workforce who feel empowered every day to forge the future as part of the Black and Orange family.

    We know that applying for jobs can be daunting - but be assured that at Fnatic:
    - Who you are, and how you identify has no impact on our selection process
    - We understand no candidate will tick 100% of what our job descriptions are seeking, so if you’re missing a point here or there, we still want to hear from you
    - We're happy to consider reasonable adjustments where needed to fully participate in Fnatic’s recruitment experience - just let us know.

    About us

    Fnatic is a global esports performance brand headquartered in London, laser-focused on seeking out, levelling up and amplifying gamers and creators. Our history is unparalleled. Founded in 2004, we are the most successful esports brand of the last decade, winning more than 200 championships across 30 different games.

    Today, driven by our ability to advance esports performance, Fnatic is the channel through which the most forward-thinking brands communicate with young people. We deliver industry-leading content, experiences and activations globally with bases in Berlin, Belgrade, Tokyo among others. Our pros and creators generate hundreds of millions of watch hours, showcasing our global partners to an audience of millions of fans across our social platforms.

    Forging the future is in our DNA. We pioneered the intersection of street culture and esports with merch collaborations, and continue to lead the industry with the quality of our pro wear and fan apparel. After launching in 2016, our award-winning esports equipment (comprising mice, keyboards, headsets and pads) has sold to hundreds of thousands of gaming enthusiasts who want to play better.

    Gaming is the place where music, fashion, sport and technology come together, and Fnatic is leading the charge.

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