Warden Telangana-AIFF-FIFA Academy

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

Job summary

A sports organization in Hyderabad is seeking an experienced Warden to oversee the welfare and discipline of young residential players at their academy. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in residential care, excellent interpersonal skills, and a background working with youth. Responsibilities include managing daily routines, ensuring safety, and promoting personal growth. Strong communication skills in Telugu, Hindi, and English are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a residential warden, hostel manager, or in youth residential care.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work with adolescents from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day residential life of players, ensuring a secure and homely atmosphere.
• Implement and enforce academy rules and codes of conduct.
• Monitor the health and well-being of players.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Working with adolescents

Job description

Overview

The Warden will be responsible for the overall welfare, discipline, and daily supervision of residential players at the AIFF-FIFA-Telangana Talent Academy, Hyderabad, Telangana. This role is central to creating a safe, structured, and supportive environment that enables young players to thrive both on and off the pitch. The Warden will act as a parental figure and mentor, ensuring that players maintain discipline, hygiene, time management, and emotional well-being while residing in the academy.

Responsibilities

• Residential Life & Welfare: Supervise day-to-day residential life of players, ensuring a secure and homely atmosphere.
• Oversee discipline, behavior, hygiene, and daily routines (wake-up, meals, study hours, lights-out).
• Maintain a friendly yet firm rapport with players and serve as their first point of contact for personal issues.
• Health, Safety & Emergency Response: Monitor the health and well-being of players; coordinate with the medical team for regular checkups or in case of illness/injury.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols in hostels and living quarters.
• Handle emergency situations calmly and effectively, keeping appropriate records and reporting to authorities.
• Discipline & Behavior Management: Implement and enforce academy rules and codes of conduct.
• Address issues related to discipline, conflict resolution, bullying, and inappropriate behavior sensitively and firmly.
• Work in collaboration with coaches and counselors on behavioral development.
• Daily Coordination & Communication: Coordinate with kitchen staff, housekeeping, security, transport, and academy administrators to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Maintain accurate attendance and movement registers for all players.
• Communicate with parents/guardians in coordination with academy management when required.
• Support for Holistic Development: Encourage participation in academic, cultural, and life-skills activities.
• Monitor players’ adjustment to residential life and flag psychosocial concerns to counselors or education officers.
• Actively promote values of respect, teamwork, discipline, and personal growth.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a residential warden, hostel manager, or in youth residential care.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work with adolescents from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred

• Background in physical education, psychology, or social work.
• Prior experience in sports academies or with young athletes.
• Fluency in Telugu, Hindi, and English.

Gender-Specific Notes

• One male and one female staff will be appointed to cater to the needs of both genders in a respectful and safe environment.
• 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: 28