Contract Period- 1 year

Role Overview:

 The Youth League Management Consultant will be responsible for day-to-day match operations and monitoring of Match Commissioners during AIFF Youth League competitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor day-to-day match operations of the Youth League.
• Act as the primary support point for Match Commissioners on match days.
• Guide Match Commissioners on match-day procedures, reporting requirements and AIFF regulations.
• Monitor Match Commissioner reports and ensure timely and accurate submission.
• Review reports for completeness, accuracy and compliance, and follow up on discrepancies or missing information.
• Assist Match Commissioners in resolving operational issues before, during and after matches.
• Coordinate with and guide clubs and Match Commissioners on match-day requirements.
• Monitor incidents, protests, venue issues, medical matters, disciplinary matters and other match-related occurrences.
• Escalate significant operational or regulatory issues to the Youth League Competitions Coordinator.
• Maintain match-day records, reports and operational trackers.
• Provide operational support to Match Commissioners wherever required.

Key Skills

• Strong knowledge of football match operations and competition regulations.
• Match Commissioner coordination and report management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to identify operational/reporting issues.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matches and issues simultaneously.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office/Google Workspace and digital reporting systems.
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Experience

• 5–6 years of experience in football competitions, match operations, sports administration or a related field.
• Preference will be given to candidates with Match Commissioner experience.
• Experience in AIFF and AFC will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

Please fill in the Google form link below to send the applications in soft copy.

https://forms.gle/4QqCGM6RCPDnXQVt6

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.