Assistant Coach (2 Positions – 1 Male, 1 Female)

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AIFF-FIFA-Telangana Talent Academy

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Role Overview

Assistant Coaches

AIFF-FIFA-Telangana Talent Academy

FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS)

Key Responsibilities

• Training Session Delivery
• Assist the Lead Coach in planning and conducting daily training sessions based on AIFF’s curriculum and development philosophy.
• Provide individual coaching support to players during training and outside sessions.
• Matchday Support
• Help plan and execute tactical and physical preparation for training matches, friendly games, and official fixtures.
• Support in warm-ups, player feedback, substitutions, and post-match debriefs.
• Player Development & Mentoring
• Maintain and monitor Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for each player.
• Offer feedback using video analysis and regular technical-tactical evaluations.
• Multidisciplinary Coordination
• Liaise with physiotherapists, performance analysts, and team managers to ensure alignment in player management.
• Support the safeguarding and welfare of players both on and off the pitch.
• Reporting & Administration
• Maintain attendance logs, training reports, and progress updates as per academy protocols.
• Participate in internal coaching discussions, staff meetings, and continuous learning activities.
• Safeguarding & Conduct
• Uphold AIFF’s safeguarding standards, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment, particularly for minors.
• Act as a role model for discipline, professionalism, and respectful behavior.
  

Essential

Qualifications & Experience

• Valid AFC ‘B’ License or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of coaching experience, preferably with youth teams or in an academy setting
• Sound understanding of modern football tactics, training periodization, and player psychology
• Effective communication and mentoring skills
• Availability for a full-time residential role
  

Preferred

• Experience working with national academies, youth development centers, or elite club setups
• Familiarity with AIFF’s curriculum or FIFA TDS principles
• Basic working knowledge of analysis and performance monitoring tools
• Fluency in English and Hindi (Telugu will be an added advantage)
  

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

Application Deadline: