Location: AIFF-FIFA-Odisha Talent Academy, Bhubaneshwar
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-Odisha Talent Academy in Bhubaneswar 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:

1. 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.
  

2. 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.
  

3. 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.
  

4. Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a bridge between AIFF, the academy’s house parents/coaches, schools, parents, and local education authorities.
  
• Ensure compliance with state education regulations and proper integration of players into local academic ecosystems.
  

5. 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.
  

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
  
• At least 2 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:  10 June 2026

How to Apply

Please fill in the Google form link below to send the applications in soft copy.

https://forms.gle/fT3CatQpjZHuBNYr9