#Contractual (Short term - 3 Months)

Role Overview The Goalkeeping Coach will be responsible for the planning, delivery, and monitoring of goalkeeper-specific training for the AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy based in Odisha. The role will focus on developing technical and tactical goalkeeping skills among youth players in alignment with AIFF’s player development framework and FIFA's Talent Development Scheme.

Key Responsibilities

- Goalkeeper Training & Development
- Design and deliver daily goalkeeper training sessions tailored to youth development needs.
- Focus on technical aspects such as positioning, reflexes, distribution, and communication.
- Customize training based on individual assessment and progression targets.
- Match Preparation & Performance
- Prepare goalkeepers for match scenarios with mental and tactical input.
- Assist during matches with warm-ups, tactical cues, and post-match feedback.
- Collaborate on video analysis and individual development planning.
- Monitoring & Feedback
- Maintain training and performance logs specific to goalkeepers.
- Provide constructive feedback to players on strengths and areas of improvement.
- Coordinate with the S&C; Coach and medical team to manage physical workload.
- Team Collaboration




- Work in tandem with Lead Coach, Assistant Coaches, Analysts, and Support Staff.
- Support the holistic development of players, including discipline and education.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

- AIFF Goalkeeping Coaching License (Level 2 or above) or equivalent (AFC/UEFA).
- Minimum 3 years of experience in coaching youth goalkeepers.
- Proficient understanding of contemporary goalkeeper training and youth development.

Preferred

- Experience working in residential or elite academy environments.
- Competency in video analysis tools.
- Playing experience as a goalkeeper at competitive level.

Languages: English and Hindi Safeguarding & Wellbeing The coach must uphold the highest standards of child safety and player welfare and foster a respectful, inclusive, and positive training atmosphere.

Note: This is an urgent requirement hence the selected candidate will be requested to join immediately.

How to Apply

Please fill in the Google form link below to send the applications in soft copy and also email them to [email protected].

Google Form Link https://forms.gle/AMNuehC7CMvx3v1v8

📌 Goalkeeping Coach – AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy, Odisha (Bhubaneswar)
🏢 All India Football Federation
📍 Bhubaneswar