Lead Coach (Male)

The All India Football Federation (Aiff); Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential academy

Job summary

A leading sports federation in India is seeking a Lead Coach to oversee the technical football program at their residential academy. The ideal candidate will have a valid AFC 'A' License, a minimum of 5 years of coaching experience, and a deep understanding of player development methodologies. Responsibilities include planning training sessions, managing coaching staff, and ensuring player safety and wellbeing. The role demands strong leadership and communication skills, along with a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive training environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience coaching at a professional club, national academy, or elite youth development program.
• Strong understanding of age-appropriate training methodology and LTAD (Long-Term Athlete Development).
• Proven ability to manage youth teams and staff in a high-performance environment.
• Strong understanding of LTAD (Long-Term Athlete Development) and age-appropriate training.
• Willingness to live and work full-time in a residential academy environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement training plans based on the AIFF national curriculum.
• Lead team preparation and post-match evaluation.
• Create and maintain Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for players.
• Supervise Assistant Coaches, Analysts, Physiotherapists, and S&C staff; conduct regular meetings.
• Uphold safeguarding and player welfare in line with AIFF policy.
• Submit weekly training reports, player evaluations, and progress summaries to the AIFF technical department and FIFA TDS unit.

Skills

Coaching at professional clubs

Player Development

Match Analysis

Strong Leadership

Technical Expertise

Fluency in English

Willingness to work in a residential academy

Education

AFC 'A' License or equivalent

Tools

Performance analysis tools

Job description

Date : 14-10-2025 to 19-10-2025

Type of Contract : contract

Email Application with one page resume to : [e-mail]

Email Subject : Application for Lead Coach (Male)

Application Deadline : October 19, 2025

Role Overview

The Lead Coach will be responsible for the planning, delivery, and evaluation of the academy’s technical football program in line with the AIFF’s long-term player development pathway and FIFA’s global standards under the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS). The role demands strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to mentor young footballers and coaching staff in a residential academy environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Program
  • Develop and implement daily, weekly, and seasonal training plans based on the AIFF national curriculum.
  • Deliver sessions that support technical, tactical, physical, and psychological player development.
  • Tailor content for different phases of development and positional roles.
• Matchday Coaching & Performance Review
  • Lead team preparation, in-game management, and post-match evaluation.
  • Integrate match analysis and provide constructive feedback to players and staff.
• Individual Player Development
  • Create and maintain Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for each player.
  • Monitor player progress through regular assessments and collaborate with support staff on tailored interventions.
• Coaching Team Management
  • Supervise Assistant Coaches, Performance Analysts, Physiotherapists, and S&C staff.
  • Conduct regular team meetings, session reviews, and internal capacity-building sessions.
• Safeguarding & Player Welfare
  • Ensure all players, especially minors, are treated with care, respect, and protection in line with AIFF’s safeguarding policy.
  • Promote a culture of responsibility, inclusivity, and discipline within the academy.
• Reporting & Communication
  • Submit weekly training reports, player evaluations, and progress summaries to the FIFA Talent Coach.
  • Maintain open communication with the AIFF technical department and TDS national monitoring unit.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Valid AFC 'A' License or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience coaching at a professional club, national academy, or elite youth development program.
• Proven ability to manage youth teams and staff in a high-performance environment.
• Strong understanding of age-appropriate training methodology and LTAD (Long-Term Athlete Development).
• Willingness to live and work full-time in a residential academy environment.

Preferred

• Experience working with national teams or in international development programs.
• Familiarity with AIFF’s national curriculum or FIFA TDS frameworks.
• Proficiency in using performance analysis tools and digital platforms.
• Fluency in English and Hindi (Telugu will be an added advantage).

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 [e-mail].

Google form link: https://forms.gle/WpDLwW95ySM1ED1r5