Technical Director

All India Football Federation is looking for a Technical Director .The position is initially available for the duration of one year on a contractual basis and may be renewed based on performance. This position is based out of Football House, Dwarka, New Delhi.

The Technical Director will report to the AIFF Secretary General and is accountable for the technical development of football in India including the identification, documentation (football curriculum and coach education content) and implementation of consistent football (playing and coaching) philosophy, particularly at the elite level. The Technical Director will work closely with the National Team Coaches, the National Team Director, Head of Coach Education and the General Manager – Strategy and Operations to strengthen and coordinate a structured football development pathway from the beginner to elite level.

Job Title – Technical Director

Reports to :

Secretary General

Job Description

To report regularly to the AIFF Secretary General and the Technical Committee and work in close cooperation with the Head of the National ,Coaches of the National Teams, Head of Coach Education and the Head of – Strategy and Operations
To ensure that AIFF has a clear technical strategy for the development of football at all levels and to oversee its ongoing review and implementation in line with the overall Strategic vision and goals of AIFF
To advise AIFF on technical football matters and document a consistent football (playing and coaching) philosophy and to articulate this into a Football Curriculum document, suitable and adaptable to the local conditions
To continuously monitor best practice in technical matters and to communicate this to all football stakeholders including use of latest technology to enhance player performance and coaching.
To work with and advise the Head of National Teams and Head of Coach Education on development programmes for the national team and coaches
Participate in planning, budgeting, and organizing the Coaching courses in line with the AIFF Strategic Goals. Also act as an instructor for a few courses and mentor other instructors.
Work in consultation with the Head of Coach Education to define a coach licensing system (Pro, A, B, C, D &

E) in line with the criteria set forth by AFC and the Strategic Goals of AIFF
Work in consultation with the Head of Coach Education to make sure that clubs use qualified/certified coaches (linked to the AIFF and AFC's club licensing system)
Identify a pool (at least 50) of top Indian coaches and help build strategic partnerships through the network of contacts to assist in higher development of these coaches.
Help identify and train top Indian coaches as well as recommend appointments of the women and youth national team coaches
Develop and oversee a continuous professional development programme, to include a comprehensive mentoring strategy, for coaches and support staff involved in the national set-up
Monitor and evaluate the player and coach performance of the national teams
Provide one to one performance reports for all national team coaches
Constant communication and cooperation with the Head Coach of the Senior National Team
The functional link who leads the coordination between senior and youth coaches ensuring there is knowledge exchange
Implement a robust and transparent scouting system for the national teams in cooperation with the National Team Director
Prepare the future of national football and work to improve the standard of play in national competitions (senior and youth)
Help identify and train talented young players
Provide inputs for club competition rules (foreign players, young players, format of the competition, number of teams, etc.)
Advise on adapting the forms of organisation of competitions to age categories, time of the season, sporting infrastructure, skill levels, etc.
Work in consultation with the Head of the National Teams for the planning, budgeting, and organising of training camps and exposure trip for women and youth national teams including timely preparation and submission of the annual calendar and the ACTC (Annual Calendar for Training and Competition)
Encourage the…