Goalkeeping Coach – AIFF-FIFA-Odisha Talent Academy

All India Football Federation; Khordha; On-site; INR 4,50,000 - 6,75,000; Part time

Job summary

A sports organization is seeking a skilled Goalkeeping Coach to oversee all aspects of goalkeeper training at the AIFF-FIFA-Odisha Talent Academy. The role requires planning, implementation, and assessment of training programs while ensuring a positive and respectful environment. Candidates should possess a Level 2 AIFF Goalkeeping License and have a minimum of 3 years experience in coaching youth goalkeepers. Strong communication skills in English are essential, and knowledge of Hindi and Odiya is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in coaching youth goalkeepers.
• Strong understanding of youth development principles.
• Experience in structured academy or professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver goalkeeper-specific training.
• Design and implement curriculum for development.
• Prepare goalkeepers mentally and tactically for matches.

Skills

Youth development principles

Goalkeeper-specific coaching methods

Communication in English

Coaching youth goalkeepers

Education

AIFF Goalkeeping License (Level 2 or above)

Job description

Role Overview

The Goalkeeping Coach will be responsible for the planning, delivery, and monitoring of all goalkeeper-specific training at the AIFF-FIFA-Odisha Talent Academy. 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). It is a temporary contract of 5 months.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• 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), Odiya 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 [e-mail].

Google form link: https://forms.gle/cJ2xqeFc4cU1bcaa8