Location- Based in assigned regional area (home region),with travel across districts/states as required.
Reports to- Head of Coach Education/ Technical Director
Contract Period- 1 Year
Age Limit- Below 50 years
Role Purpose
To design, deliver, and evaluate coach education programs across the region, ensuring alignment with national and international standards. The Coach Educator will play a key role in improving coaching quality, player development pathways, and grassroots to elite football structures.
Key Responsibilities
1. Coach Education Delivery
- Plan and conduct coaching courses (Grassroots, D, C, B, A License levels or equivalent)
- Deliver theoretical and practical sessions aligned with federation curriculum
- Assess and evaluate coaches using standardized frameworks
2. Curriculum Implementation
- Implement coach education syllabus as per AIFF, AFC and FIFA standards
- Adapt content to regional needs while maintaining quality benchmarks and support continuous development of course materials and learning resources
- Lead different Committee to Amend/Develop curriculum.
3. Talent & Grassroots Development
- Support grassroots football initiatives and school programs
- Assist in identifying and nurturing coaching talent within the region
- Promote long-term player development models
4. Monitoring & Evaluation
- Monitor coaching standards across clubs, academies, and schools
- Conduct club visits and provide technical guidance
- Maintain records of coach licensing, progress, and assessments
5. Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with district associations, academies, and clubs
- Support federation technical programs and competitions
- Represent the federation in regional football development initiatives
6. Additional Responsibilities
- Support and contribute to activities beyond core Coach Education functions, including scouting, talent identification, technical assessments, accreditation, and other football development initiatives undertaken by the organisation.
- Assist in the development and implementation of scouting and accreditation frameworks, processes, and standards as required.
- Participate in scouting programmes, player/coach assessments, accreditation visits, evaluations, and related technical activities.
- Collaborate with relevant departments and stakeholders to support technical and football development projects.
- Undertake any other football-related technical, developmental, or organisational responsibilities assigned from time to time, in line with the objectives of the organisation.
7. Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
- Organize workshops, seminars, and refresher courses
- Stay updated with global best practices in coaching and education
- Participate in national/international educator development programs
Qualifications & Requirements
- AFC/UEFA Pro or ‘A’ License (minimum) or equivalent
- Certified Coach Educator (preferred or willingness to obtain)
- Experience delivering coach education or mentoring coaches
Skills & Competencies
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Leadership and mentoring ability
- Organizational and planning skills
- Analytical and assessment capability
- Adaptability to diverse regional environments
Working Conditions
- Full-time role with frequent travel within region
- Weekend and evening work may be required
- Combination of field-based and administrative responsibilities
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Number and quality of coaching courses delivered
- Coach licensing success rates
- Improvement in coaching standards across region
How to apply
Please fill in the Google form link below to send the applications in soft copy.
https://forms.gle/TLFZfNfELZDXQc1D8
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview, the date and time of which will be communicated via email.
AIFF reserves the right to cancel/reject the vacancy or applications without assigning any reason.
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