Shrimanta Shankar Academy Society, Guwahati invites applications from qualified, experienced, and passionate football professionals for the position of Football Coach to lead and develop its School/University/State/Regional Football Programme.

The Society is committed to establishing a centre of excellence in football by nurturing talented student-athletes and creating a competitive football culture on campus. Beyond building a successful school/university team, the Society envisions playing a meaningful role in promoting and strengthening football in the State of Assam and the North Eastern Region, which has long been recognized as one of India's richest reservoirs of football talent.

The selected coach will lead the football programme, preparing teams for inter-university, state, national, and recognized league competitions, while contributing to the long-term development of football through talent identification, player development, and community engagement.

Location:

· Girijananda Chowdhury University, Azara, Guwahati

No. of vacancy : 2 (two)

· Position 1: Football Coach – Senior Coach (1 Post) – Minimum AIFF 'B' License or ‘C’ License (or an equivalent coaching qualification recognized by AIFF).

· Position 2: Football Coach – Development Coach (1 Post) – Minimum AIFF 'D' License (or an equivalent coaching qualification recognized by AIFF).

Eligibility

· Higher coaching qualifications will be an added advantage.

· Prior coaching experience with universities, clubs, academies, or skilled football organisations is desirable.

· Demonstrated ability to build competitive teams and develop players for higher levels of competition.

· Strong leadership, communication, organisational, and mentoring skills.

Key Responsibilities

· Plan and conduct structured technical, tactical, physical, and psychological training sessions.





· Prepare and manage the University Football Team for inter-university tournaments, state and national championships, and recognised football league competitions.

· Develop a competitive football programme capable of sustained success in league football and university championships.

· Identify, recruit, and mentor talented footballers in accordance with University policies.

· Foster discipline, teamwork, professionalism, and sportsmanship among student-athletes.

· Monitor player performance, fitness, and overall development using modern coaching methodologies.

· Coordinate fixtures, tournaments, travel, and logistics with Society authorities.

· Organise talent identification camps, football clinics, outreach programmes, and grassroots initiatives to encourage wider participation in the sport.

· Contribute to the Society’s vision of promoting football in Assam and the North Eastern Region by creating pathways for talented players, strengthening local football culture, and building partnerships with football associations, clubs, schools, and academies wherever appropriate.

Desirable Attributes

· Passion for developing young footballers and mentoring student-athletes.

· Experience in competitive league football as a coach or player.

· Ability to inspire excellence and build a high-performance football culture.

· Commitment to advancing football in the region through innovation, inclusivity, and community engagement.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should email their detailed CV, copies of relevant coaching qualifications, experience certificates, and supporting credentials to:

[email protected]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the selection process

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to ₹100,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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