Football - Coach

Job Brief:

· To train children from our sport for development programme in football specialized programme based on curriculum and funding requirements.

Responsibilities:

· Session Delivery:

o Consistently train children in the age ranges of 10–12 and 13–15 years old in football based on local programme targets (Min: 50 children of 2 teams, Max: 100 children of 4 teams).

o Deliver MBFT sessions timely, efficiently and based on curriculum.

o Ensure Magic Bus Child Protection Policy (CPP) is maintained and monitored.

· Monitoring & Evaluation:

o Maintain weekly processes of session attendance and session reports based on implementation plan.

o Maintain monthly processes of end-of-month reports, special events and curriculum skills and fitness testing based on implementation plan.

o Feedback through monthly reports on ways to strengthen existing curriculum based on user-centred field testing.

o Communicate with Youth Mentors (YM), Training & Monitoring Officers (TMO) for support to organise parents’ meetings for programme updates and inclusive changes.

o Updates and feedback in weekly field team office meetings.

o Maintain personal expense records in a timely manner.

· Nutrition:

o Dependent on funding, ensure nutrition plan is executed weekly as per budget.

o Responsible for nutrition reaching ground and being distributed on time per session.

· Mentorship

o Consistent presence on ground with children to further life skills development through football.

· Coordination:

o Weekly touch base with MBFT Manager and District Programme Manager based on programme deliverables.

o Timely communication and planning with community TMO and YM regarding change in regular schedule and/or mobilization of children.

· Advocacy

o Execute football events as per local strategy, goals, budget and inclusive of local support.

o Building rapport with MBFT teams, parents, community and local football network.

Desired Competencies:

· Understanding and receptive of Sport for Development methodology.

· Comprehensive understanding of laws, terminology, skills, fitness of football.

· Technical and tactical knowledge of football.

· Patience to teach girl and boy children in a clear and fun manner.

· Inclination to collaborate, communicate and document effectively.

· Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

· Proficiency in English & Local language based on programme location.

Qualification & Experience:

· Formal experience playing football on a team.

· Prior experience in coaching grassroots football.

· Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹22,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person