Role Overview:
The Goalkeeping Coach will be responsible for the planning, delivery, and monitoring of all
goalkeeper-specific training at the AIFF-FIFA-Telangana Talent Academy  in Telangana. The
role involves technical and tactical development, fitness coordination, and psychological
preparation of goalkeepers across youth age groups, in line with AIFF’s player development
philosophy and the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS).
Key Responsibilities:

1. Goalkeeper Training & Development
   *Design and implement a structured, age-appropriate curriculum for goalkeeper
   development in line with AIFF’s national standards.

*Conduct daily training sessions focusing on goalkeepers specific actions and
communication.

*Customize training plans based on individual strengths, improvement areas, and
progression levels.

2. Match Preparation & Performance
   *Prepare goalkeepers tactically and mentally for matches, including opposition
   analysis and game scenarios.

*Support goalkeepers during games with warm-ups, coaching cues, and post-match
feedback.

*Collaborate with analysts and coaches for video review to prepare IDP.

3. Monitoring, Assessment & Feedback
   * Maintain goalkeeper-specific performance data and progress reports.

* Provide regular technical and psychological feedback to players in a supportive,
constructive manner.

*Track physical workload and coordinate with the S&C coach and medical team to
optimize readiness and reduce injury risk.

4. Collaboration & Integration
   *Work closely with the Lead Coach, Assistant Coaches, Sports Scientist, and
   Physiotherapist to align training methodology and schedule.

* Engage in holistic player development, supporting education, discipline, and personal
growth aspects.

Qualifications & Experience:
Essential:
*AIFF Goalkeeping License (Level 2 or above) or equivalent international certification
(UEFA, AFC, etc.).

* Minimum 3 years of experience in coaching youth goalkeepers, preferably in a
structured academy or professional environment.

*Strong understanding of youth development principles and goalkeeper-specific
coaching methods.
Preferred:
*Experience in residential academy settings or with elite youth programs.

*Video analysis and performance tracking experience.

*Playing background as a goalkeeper at a competitive level.

*Language ( English and Hindi ), Telugu is an advantage

*Mind set and Interaction
Gender-Specific Notes:
*Staff are expected to uphold gender sensitivity, inclusion, and safeguarding at all
times.
Safeguarding & Wellbeing:
The candidate must uphold the highest standards of player safety, welfare, and integrity,
ensuring a positive and respectful training environment at all times.
Application Deadline: 4 January 2026
How to Apply
Please fill in the Google form link below to send the applications in soft copy and also email
them to hr@the-aiff.com.
Google form link: https://forms.gle/WpDLwW95ySM1ED1r5