Sports Consultant (Subject Matter Expert)

Job Summary

Khelo Tech is looking for a knowledgeable and research-driven Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Sports Science to support performance monitoring, program development, and implementation across sports excellence initiatives. This role focuses on guiding data-backed decision-making, advising stakeholders on best practices in training and athlete management, and contributing expertise to the development of scalable, evidence-based systems within high-performance sports environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between departmental stakeholders and the head office for capturing, communicating, and validating requirements

• Conduct detailed discussions with officials from coaching, infrastructure, talent development, events, HR, and finance to document function-specific workflows

• Translate on-ground operational processes into structured digital requirements for the IT development team

• Ensure sports-specific needs such as athlete lifecycle, equipment lifecycle, tournament calendars, training schedules, and facility booking are accurately represented in the portal

• Work with procurement, inventory, HR, and finance teams to ensure integration of sports-centric parameters (e.g., seasonal demands, discipline-specific gear)

• Create functional documentation, including process maps and requirement specifications, validated by each stakeholder department

• Coordinate with the head office to align local operational needs with the central policy and IT architecture

• Facilitate review meetings between users and IT teams to ensure requirements are understood and implemented correctly

• Lead requirement sign-offs and module validations from end-user departments before development/final release

• Collaborate with the IT team during design and development to ensure sports-specific functionality is prioritized and accurately developed

• Drive UAT sessions involving real users from sports departments to validate practical usability and relevance

• Identify cross-functional dependencies and ensure they are accounted for in the digital design (e.g., talent data linking to scholarships, procurement to event planning)

• Provide inputs on user roles, data security, workflow approvals, and reporting formats based on departmental functioning

• Support change management efforts by creating clarity among stakeholders on how digitization will improve existing processes

• Ensure continuous feedback loop is maintained between end users, head office, and IT vendors post-deployment for improvements and support

• Maintain a sports-centric lens throughout the project to avoid generic or non-contextual digitization solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sports Science, Physiology, or a related field.

• 3–5 years of experience as a subject matter expert or advisor in performance, training, or athlete development programs.

• Strong understanding of applied sports science principles and athlete lifecycle management.

• Experience working with coaches, trainers, and performance teams in high-performance or development environments.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex findings for diverse stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with athlete management systems, GPS tracking tools, and monitoring software.

• Strong background in training load analysis, injury prevention strategies, and recovery planning.

• Proficiency in data interpretation, visualization, and evidence-based reporting.

• Experience in government, institutional, or elite sports programs.

Employment Type: Contractual – 1 year (extendable every 6 months based on project requirements, deliverables, and performance)

Location: Panjim, Goa

Job Types: Full-time, Contractual / Temporary

Pay: ₹500,000.00 - ₹700,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• What is your current CTC?
• What is your Notice Period?

Work Location: In person