Assistant Football Coach

Qualification: Graduation, Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education. Exercise Science

Certifications (any one or more):
Certified by AFC-C License, or equivalent grassroots certification.

Sports Achievement: Former professional, national, or state-level Player is highly preferred.

Required Experience: Minimum of 2 years of coaching experience or active participation at district/state-level Football. Experience working with children or youth programs is desirable.

• Assist in planning and conducting football training sessions across different age groups and levels.
• Deliver skill-based drills, conditioning routines, and tactical exercises.
• Support technical and tactical development aligned with the academy’s philosophy.
• Focus on foundational coaching for players aged 6–14 in grassroots and school programmes.
• Identify potential talent and help transition them into elite coaching groups.
• Ensure age-appropriate training emphasizing fun, discipline, and learning.
• Prepare players for inter-school, inter-academy, and AIU/University competitions.
• Manage warm-ups, substitutions, and feedback during friendly and competitive matches.
• Support logistics for match setup and travel, as assigned for Somaiya FC and SVU teams.
• Track attendance, performance, and progress of assigned batches and credit courses.
• Assist in giving individual feedback and maintain training records.
• Use basic video analysis tools or observations for performance reviews.
• Oversee safe setup and removal of equipment such as cones, bibs, poles, and goals.
• Ensure playing surfaces are safe and training areas well organized.
• Work closely with the Head Coach, strength & conditioning team, and other staff.
• Attend coach education workshops, internal planning sessions, and parent meetings.