Location: AIFF-FIFA-Odisha Talent Academy, Bhubaneswar
Reports to: Lead - Academy Operations

 Type: Full-time | Residential | Fixed-Term (FIFA TDS Project)

 Role Overview

The Coordinator- Academy Operations will be responsible for the day-to-day operational, welfare, and logistical management of youth players at the Academy in Bhubaneswar. This is a full-time residential role requiring dedication, structure, and strong interpersonal skills to ensure a safe, inclusive, and high-performance environment for young footballers.
 

 Key Responsibilities

1. Team & Player Administration

• Manage all non-technical functions of the team, including accommodation, meals, kit and equipment handling, travel coordination, and daily routines.
  
• Maintain accurate records for each player—IDs, medical files, academic schedules, disciplinary logs, and attendance.
  
• Ensure smooth implementation of academy schedules and maintain order in all off-field activities.
  

2. Player Welfare, Safety & Discipline

• Ensure the safety, well-being, and emotional support of all players, with a special emphasis on safeguarding minors.
  
• Act as the first responder in emergencies and coordinate with medical and support staff when required.
  
• Uphold AIFF’s safeguarding and player protection protocols at all times.
  

3. Communication & Liaison

• Serve as a communication bridge between the players, technical/coaching staff, administrative personnel, and parents/guardians.
  
• Share regular player updates with relevant internal stakeholders and coordinate parent communication regarding welfare, academics, and logistics.
  

4. Support to Academy Operations

• Assist in organizing academy activities, including workshops, exposure trips, player assessments, events, and tournaments.
  
• Submit regular operational and welfare reports.
  
• Enforce discipline and compliance with AIFF’s Code of Conduct and Academy Rules.
  

 Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
  
• Strong coordination, documentation, and communication skills.
  
• Fluency in English and Hindi
  
• Willingness to work full-time in a residential setup (accommodation and meals provided by the academy).
  

Preferred:

• Prior experience in managing adolescent athletes, preferably in a residential sports environment.
  
• Understanding of safeguarding standards and crisis-response protocols.
• 2 years of experience in sports team management, academy operations, or youth-focused programs.
  
  

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.

Google form link: https://forms.gle/fT3CatQpjZHuBNYr9