Location:
AIFF-FIFA-Telangana Talent Academy
, Hyderabad, TelanganaReports to:
FIFA Talent CoachType:
Full-time | Residential | Fixed-Term (FIFA TDS Project)Role Overview
The Lead Coach
will be responsible for the planning, delivery, and evaluation of the academy’s technical football program in line with the AIFF’s long-term player development pathway and FIFA’s global standards under the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS)
. The role demands strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to mentor young footballers and coaching staff in a residential academy environment.#Key Responsibilities#Technical ProgramLeadership○ Develop and implement daily,weekly, and seasonal training plans based on the AIFF national curriculum.○ Deliver sessions that supporttechnical, tactical, physical, and psychological player development.○ Tailor content for differentphases of development and positional roles.#Matchday Coaching & Performance Review○ Lead team preparation, in-gamemanagement, and post-match evaluation.○ Integrate match analysis andprovide constructive feedback to players and staff.# Individual Player Development○ Create and maintain IndividualDevelopment Plans (IDPs) for each player.○ Monitor player progress throughregular assessments and collaborate with support staff on tailoredinterventions.#Coaching Team Management#Supervise Assistant Coaches, Performance Analysts, Physiotherapists, and S&C staff.#Conduct regular team meetings, session reviews, and internal capacity-building sessions.#Safeguarding & Player Welfare
Ensure all players, especially minors, are treated with care, respect, and protection in line with AIFF’s safeguarding policy.Promote a culture of responsibility, inclusivity, and discipline within the academy.#Reporting & Communication
Submit weekly training reports, player evaluations, and progress summaries to the FIFA Talent CoachMaintain open communication with the AIFF technical department and TDS national monitoring unit.#Qualifications & Experience
Essential
Valid AFC 'A' License
or equivalent
Minimum 5 years of experience coaching at a professional club, national academy, or elite youth development programProven ability to manage youth teams and staff in a high-performance environmentStrong understanding of age-appropriate training methodology and LTAD (Long-Term Athlete Development)Willingness to live and work full-time in a residential academy
environment#Preferred:
Experience working with national teams or in international development programsFamiliarity with AIFF’s national curriculum or FIFA TDS frameworksProficiency in using performance analysis tools and digital platformsFluency in English and Hindi (Telugu will be an added advantage)#Gender-Specific Notes:
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:
19 October 2025#How to ApplyPlease fill in the Google form link below to send the applications in soft copy and also email them to hr@the-aiff.com.Google form link: https://forms.gle/WpDLwW95ySM1ED1r5
