Department: Sports Department

Organization: Chandigarh University

Location: Lucknow Campus

Experience: 8–10 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

1. Role Overview The role requires an experienced sports professional with a strong understanding of competitive sports, institutional sports administration, team management, and athlete performance development. The incumbent will work towards establishing a structured, safe, and performance-driven sports workplace aligned with the university’s vision and standards.

2. Educational Qualifications

- Master’s degree in physical education (M.P.Ed.), Sports Science, Sports Management, or a relevant discipline.
- Ph.D. in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
- Recognized coaching certifications from the Sports Authority of India (SAI), NSNIS, relevant National Sports Federations, or other recognized sports bodies are desirable.
- National or International-level playing experience will be an added advantage.

3. Experience Requirements

- Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in university or institutional sports administration, coaching, or competitive sports management.
- Demonstrated experience in managing and preparing teams for Inter-University, State, National, or International-level competitions.
- Proven track record of coaching, mentoring, or developing students who have qualified for National or International-level competitions.
- Experience in leading and coordinating coaching teams, trainers, and sports support staff.
- Experience in organizing sports tournaments, training camps, and institutional sporting events.

4. Key Responsibilities A. Sports Strategy and Annual Calendar

- Develop and implement the annual sports strategy and calendar covering competitive, recreational, and institutional sports activities.




- Plan participation in Inter-University, State, National, and other recognized competitions.
- Establish measurable performance targets for teams, coaches, athlete development, and sporting achievements.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen the university’s sporting reputation through structured programmes and external partnerships.

B. Competitive Teams and Athlete Development

- Identify talented students through trials, talent identification programmes, and performance assessments.
- Build, manage, and strengthen university sports teams across relevant sporting disciplines.
- Develop structured coaching plans, training schedules, fitness programmes, and competition-readiness strategies.
- Monitor student athlete performance and support progression towards National and International-level competitions.

C. Sports Safety and Medical Readiness

- Ensure sports activities and training sessions follow appropriate safety protocols.
- Coordinate with the university’s medical team, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals for injury prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play planning.
- Ensure sports facilities and equipment are maintained in safe and appropriate working condition.

D. Sports Events and Competitions

- Plan, organise, and supervise university sports events, tournaments, championships, selection trials, and coaching camps.
- Coordinate with internal departments, sports federations, universities, officials, and external sports organisations.
- Manage event logistics, venues, equipment, scheduling, officials, team travel, accommodation, and related arrangements.
- Ensure sports events are conducted professionally, safely, and within approved budgets.
- Review event outcomes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

📌 Assistant Director - Sports (Unnao)
🏢 Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh
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