Athlete Development & Partnerships Manager (Regional) at Acrophase- IIT Madras.

Location: Multi-State / Regional (Field-Based)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Acrophase

Acrophase is a sports science and athlete development organization dedicated to strengthening India's sporting ecosystem through performance analytics, athlete monitoring, talent identification, and evidence-based interventions. By collaborating with athletes, coaches, academies, federations, and institutional partners, Acrophase works to make scientific athlete development accessible across all levels of sport.

Role Overview The Athlete Development & Partnerships Manager will be responsible for building and nurturing relationships across the regional sports ecosystem while ensuring effective implementation of athlete development initiatives.

The role requires a proactive individual who can engage with sports federations, academies, coaches, and athletes, coordinate regional programs, and represent Acrophase as a trusted partner in sports development.

This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with people, travelling extensively, and contributing to the long-term development of Indian sports.

Key Responsibilities Athlete Development

- Serve as the primary regional point of contact for athletes associated with Acrophase programs.
- Monitor athlete progress, competition participation, training updates, and overall well-being.
- Build strong relationships with athletes, coaches, and support staff to ensure continuous engagement.
- Facilitate athlete onboarding, documentation, and regular follow-ups.

Partnership Development

- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with State Sports Federations, District Associations, Sports Authorities, and governing bodies.




- Build partnerships with private and government sports academies, educational institutions, and training centres.
- Identify opportunities for collaboration that strengthen athlete development and sports science initiatives.
- Represent Acrophase at sporting events, meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagements.

Program Execution

- Coordinate athlete assessments, talent identification camps, workshops, and regional outreach programs.
- Support the implementation of sports science and performance monitoring initiatives across partner organizations.
- Ensure smooth execution of field activities, logistics, and stakeholder coordination.

Operations & Reporting

- Maintain accurate records of athlete interactions, partnerships, and regional activities.
- Prepare periodic reports on program progress, partnerships, and implementation outcomes.
- Coordinate closely with internal teams to ensure timely execution of project deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Physical Education, Sports Science, or a related discipline (preferred).
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience as a competitive athlete, coach, sports administrator, or in sports operations.
- Experience working with sports academies, federations, or grassroots development programs will be an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies

- Strong networking and relationship-building skills.




- Excellent communication skills in the regional language and Hindi; working knowledge of English.
- Good organizational, planning, and coordination abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and smartphone applications.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple stakeholders simultaneously.

What We're Looking For We value individuals who demonstrate:

- Passion for Sports Development – A genuine commitment to contributing to the growth of Indian sports.
- Relationship Building – Ability to establish trust and foster long-term partnerships with athletes and stakeholders.
- Empathy – Understanding and supporting the diverse needs of athletes from different backgrounds.
- Initiative & Ownership – Taking responsibility and driving tasks to completion with minimal supervision.
- Adaptability – Comfortable working in dynamic environments and travelling extensively.
- Integrity & Professionalism – Maintaining high ethical standards in all interactions.

Why Join Acrophase?

- Contribute to meaningful initiatives that positively impact athletes across India.
- Work at the intersection of sports science, technology, and athlete development .
- Build relationships with leading athletes, coaches, academies, and sports organizations.
- Be part of a growing organization focused on creating measurable impact in the Indian sports ecosystem.
- Gain exposure to creative approaches in performance analytics and sports development.

Application Note If you are passionate about sports, enjoy working with people, and believe in creating opportunities for athletes through collaboration and innovation, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us in shaping the future of sports development in India.

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