Role Summary

The Coordinator - Academy Operations manages all non-technical functions and day-to-day logistics for the team, ensuring the seamless implementation of academy schedules, maintaining order in off-field activities, and upholding strict standards for player welfare, safety, and discipline as the primary liaison for administrative and residential matters.

Job Description

1. Team & Player Administration

• Manage all non-technical functions of the team including accommodation, meals, kit and equipment handling, travel coordination, and daily routines.
• Maintain accurate records for each player—IDs, medical files, academic schedules, disciplinary logs, and attendance.
• Ensure smooth implementation of academy schedules and maintain order in all off-field activities.

2. Player Welfare, Safety & Discipline

• Ensure the safety, well-being, and emotional support of all players, with a special emphasis on safeguarding minors.
• Act as the first responder in emergencies and coordinate with medical and support staff when required.
• Uphold AIFF’s safeguarding and player protection protocols at all times.

3. Communication & Liaison

• Serve as a communication bridge between the players, technical/coaching staff, administrative personnel, and parents/guardians.
• Share regular player updates with relevant internal stakeholders and coordinate parent communication regarding welfare, academics, and logistics.

4. Support to Academy Operations

• Assist in organizing academy activities including workshops, exposure trips, player assessments, events, and tournaments.
• Submit regular operational and welfare reports to the Academy Operations Manager.
• Enforce discipline and compliance with AIFF’s Code of Conduct and Academy Rules.
• Undertake any other responsibilities assigned by AIFF from time to time.

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.

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