IFL-Competitions Manager

All India Football Federation; Delhi; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A major sports federation in Delhi is seeking a professional to lead competition operations for the IFL 2025–26. The role includes planning, coordinating logistics, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Sports Management or Business, along with prior experience in league operations, strong organizational skills, and excellent stakeholder communication abilities. This is a contract position running from March 10, 2026, to May 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sports management, business, or a relevant discipline.
• Prior experience in league competition operations, ideally within football.
• Strong organizational, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, operational delivery, and execution of competition activities.
• Coordinate scheduling, fixtures, matchday operations, and logistics.
• Liaise with clubs on competition requirements and readiness.
• Manage AIFF CMS and competition details.
• Ensure compliance with AIFF and IFL regulations.
• Resolve competition-related operational issues swiftly.
• Provide periodic reports on progress, challenges, and recommendations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Coordination skills

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder communication

Reporting capabilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Business, or relevant discipline

Job description

Contract period- 10th March, 2026 to 31st May, 2026

Reporting To: Head of Operation – Leagues / COO, IFL

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning, operational delivery, and execution of all competition related activities for IFL 2025–26.
• Coordinate scheduling, fixtures, matchday operations, and logistical arrangements.
• Liaise with participating clubs on competition requirements, venue readiness, team accreditation, and matchday protocols.
• Manage AIFF CMS and details.
• Ensure compliance with AIFF and IFL competition regulations.
• Address and resolve competition-related operational issues swiftly.
• Provide periodic reports on competition progress, challenges, and recommendations.

Essential Qualifications / Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Business, or relevant discipline.
• Prior experience in league competition operations, ideally within football or a major sporting event.
• Strong organisational, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and reporting capabilities.

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