Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
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Vijayi Bharat Foundation is looking for a foreign expert to join their HPC in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
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The Head Coach – Compound Archery at Vijayi Bharat Foundation will play a pivotal role in leading
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the development and performance of the compound archery programme, across both men’s and
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women’s events, including archers across senior, junior and cadet age groups. The core
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responsibility of this position is to deliver world-class performance coaching, establish performance
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plans, and ensure that athletes are fully prepared to compete at the highest levels, both nationally
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and internationally. Key aspects of the role include integrating training with sports science,
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performance analysis, and competition readiness while maintaining alignment with VBF’s vision
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and high-performance culture. Other responsibilities include overseeing the progression of athletes
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through the talent pathway, providing oversight on equipment and logistics to enable an optimal
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daily training workplace. Success in this role will require a deep technical understanding of
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compound archery, prior experience of producing medallists at global events with national teams,
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having exceptional track record of performance development, and the ability to work seamlessly
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within a multidisciplinary team. Leadership, high ethical standards, emotional intelligence, and
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commitment to continuous professional growth are essential qualities we are seeking in this role.
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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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1. Performance Coaching
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• Conduct regular training sessions for VBF compound archers, focusing on technical skill
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development, equipment set up, mental preparation, performance mindset and tactical
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strategies.
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• Evaluate athlete performance and deliver clear, balanced feedback that combines corrective
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instruction with motivation.
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• Aide archers in personalised bow set tuning and maintenance of compound-specific (release
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aids, peep, stabilisers).
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• Ensuring alignment of standards and consistency in development methodologies across the
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talent development pathway.
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• Provide on-ground coaching support during competitions as well as pre-competition
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preparation to VBF compound archers.
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2. Performance Planning
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• Develop and implement performance plans that optimise the technical, tactical, physical, and
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mental development of VBF compound archers, ensuring athletes are fully prepared to
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compete at the highest levels, including reputed international competitions.
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• Establish IAPs (Individualised Athlete Plans) appropriate to their age, potential, and
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performance goals, incorporating essential training camps, qualifying competitions and key
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events/competitions.
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• Adapt plans to individual athlete needs and ensure interventions are evidence-based.
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• Work closely with Performance Managers and the High Performance Director to establish
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individualised and roster-wide performance plans, setting short- and long-term goals.3. Monitoring and Evaluation
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• Maintain a digital database of training sessions and athlete logs to review progress regularly.
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• Monitor and assess athlete progress, making necessary adjustments to plans based on
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performance indicators, outcomes and feedback.
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• Utilize performance monitoring/analysis tools including but not limited to Dartfish, MantisX,
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wearables and AMS for tracking performance, and incorporating suitable interventions.
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• Collaborate with the High Performance Director and Performance Managers to conduct
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periodic athlete reviews.
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4. Integration with Multi-Disciplinary Team
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• Work closely with performance partners (support services) to ensure that all aspects of sports
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science and sports medicine are aligned with the performance goals of the compound archers.
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• Engage with sports science specialists to ensure athlete readiness and athlete welfare, in line
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with VBF’s holistic approach to athlete development.
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• Integrate data and feedback from performance services and sports medicine experts into
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training plans, helping athletes optimise their performance.
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• Work with the talent scouting team to identify and recruit emerging talent, ensuring a pipeline
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that supports athlete progression from grassroots to elite levels.
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5. Leadership and Oversight
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• Provide technical direction for the compound archery programme as per global best practices,
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ensuring alignment with VBF’s vision, mission and performance goals.
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• Foster an inclusive, cohesive, positive, professional and high-performance culture that aligns
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with VBF values.
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• Contribute to the development of strategies focusing on novel international technical, tactical
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and technological trends to improve performance standards.
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• Mentor and upskill junior coaches, offering feedback on coaching techniques, athlete
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management, and performance planning.
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• Lead and manage athletes during domestic and international competitions and training camps.
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6. Equipment and Logistics
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• Work alongside the Sport Manager to procure suitable equipment for the archers periodically.
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• Oversee the allocation of equipment to archers under the programme, ensuring the optimal
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utilization of equipment including but not limited to bow sets, arrows and other accessories.• Coordinate with the Sport Manager to plan travel and accommodation arrangements for
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competitions and camps.
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• Work closely with the Sport Manager to identify and recommend any gaps in the FoP for
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enabling an optimal Daily Training Environment (DTE) for the archers.
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7. Other Responsibilities
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• Maintain safeguarding and professional standards in adherence to VBF policies and national
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guidelines.
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• Liaise with external bodies, such as international, continental and national archery federation
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to represent the interests of VBF’s programme and its athletes.
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• Undertake any other duties as requested by the High Performance Director.
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QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
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Essential Requirements
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• Graduate in any field from a recognized university OR a highly accomplished former athlete.
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• Diploma/Certificate in Archery Coaching from a recognised institute or World Archery.
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• Ten or more years of coaching experience in competitive compound archery across domestic
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and international eco-systems.
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• Proven track record of athlete development and performance (World Cup and Continental
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Cup level).
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• Strong technical knowledge of compound-specific equipment tuning and maintenance.
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• Demonstrable professional attributes: strong communication with fluency in spoken English,
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emotional intelligence, and high ethical standards.
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• Satisfactory background check/police clearance in line with the organization’s child
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safeguarding policy.
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• Confident in using common digital tools for administration, session logging and admin tasks.
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• Ability and willingness to work weekends, public holidays, irregular hours and travel to
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competitions, and camps when required.
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Desirable Requirements
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• Bachelors/Master’s degree in Performance Coaching, Sports or another related area.
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• World Archery or equivalent international advanced coaching certification.• Higher than 15 years of coaching experience in competitive compound archery across
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domestic and international eco-systems.
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• Diploma or short-course certifications in areas such as Talent Development, High-
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performance Sport or Video/Performance Analysis.
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• Proven history of producing individual medallists at World Championships, World Cups or
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demonstrable success at continental competitions.
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• Proficiency in using MantisX, Dartfish or other video analysis tools/software.
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• First Aid and CPR certifications.
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WHY JOIN US
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• Competitive salary package as per global standards.
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• Fully furnished accommodation on-site.
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• Travel tickets for self and family as per organisational policy.
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• Contribute directly to India’s Olympic ambitions and sports excellence journey.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Fill this form to apply for the role
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- Last date to apply for the role is 05th of September, 2026
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- For more information or to discuss about the role, you may write to
[email protected]
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- For more information about the organization please visit us at
📌 Head Coach - Compound Archery (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Vijayi Bharat Foundation (VBF)
📍 Ahmedabad