Education Coordinator

Location: AIFF-FIFA-Telangana Talent Academy, Hyderabad, Telangana
Reports To: Education Lead, TDS Employment Type: Full-time | Fixed-Term (FIFA TDS Project) Role Overview The Education Coordinator will be responsible for implementing and managing all educational programs at the AIFF-FIFA-Telangana Talent Academy in Hyderabad under the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS) This includes overseeing academic, vocational, and life-skills education for players, ensuring their holistic development in parallel with their football training Key Responsibilities Academic Coordination Liaise with local schools, online education providers, tutors, and AIFF's education team to ensure uninterrupted education for all players Monitor student attendance, academic progress, and maintain updated educational records Facilitate school enrollments, board registrations (CBSE, State Boards, Open Schooling), and timely exam preparations Curriculum Support & Learning Enhancement Assess the educational needs of each player and arrange remedial, bridge, or advanced learning sessions as needed Ensure availability of textbooks, learning aids, and access to digital/online platforms Promote multilingual learning and academic flexibility based on players' backgrounds Life Skills & Vocational Development Implement structured life skills programs (e-g, communication, hygiene, digital literacy, goal setting, career awareness) Coordinate with vocational training providers to prepare players for career options beyond football Stakeholder Engagement Act as a bridge between AIFF, the academys house parents/coaches, schools, parents, and local education authorities Ensure compliance with state education regulations and proper integration of players into local academic ecosystems Monitoring, Documentation & Reporting Maintain a detailed educational database for each player, tracking both academic and non-academic progress Submit monthly educational reports to the TDS core team at AIFF Collaborate with counselors and support staff to resolve educational or behavioral challenges Essential Qualifications & Experience: Bachelors degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field At least 3 years of experience in school administration, youth education programs, or residential learning setups Familiarity with Indian education systems (CBSE, State Boards, NIOS) Excellent communication and documentation skills 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