Job Overview

We are seeking highly motivated and passionate individuals to join our Talent Development Scheme team as Regional Manager (East), Regional Manager (Central) and Regional Manager (North). This role is crucial in identifying, evaluating, and nurturing young football players to enhance India’s talent pool.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Scouting:
  • Attend AIFF, Member Associations, and other tournaments to identify promising football talents for the Talent Development Scheme (TDS) and National Youth teams.
  • Develop a strong understanding of the regional football ecosystem, including building relationships with local associations, academies, clubs, and grassroots programs.
  • Use the systems provided by AIFF to identify talent and implement the scouting network effectively.

• Player Evaluation:
  • Assess identified players based on technical, tactical, physical, psychological, and social aspects.
  • Maintain detailed scouting reports
  • Ensure comprehensive evaluation without overlooking any group, maintaining high standards for all age groups. Create a depth of players' long list of the region of age group.

• Collaboration with Member Associations, Youth Academies, and Clubs:
  • Work closely with Member Associations to streamline talent identification.
  • Assist in developing a Talent ID Policy for each Member Association in collaboration with the MA Technical Coordinator.
  • Partner with academies and clubs to create structured player development pathways.
  • Provide expert guidance on best practices in talent identification and development and monitoring through capacity building.

• Capacity Building Activities:
  • Conduct workshops and training sessions for local stakeholders through AIFF and Member Associations.
  • Share modern methodologies, FIFA guidelines, and best practices to enhance football development.
  • Support the capacity building of local support to assist in the academy accreditation process.

• Academy Accreditation:
  • Support the implementation of AIFF’s Academy Accreditation process within the allocated region and country.
  • Evaluate academies based on AIFF criteria and provide recommendations for improvement.
  • Work with Member Association officials to enhance academy management and player development structures.

• Data Management & Reporting:
  • Maintain accurate records of scouting data, player profiles, and training sessions.
  • Provide regular reports on scouting activities, academy accreditation status, and regional football development.
  • Offer strategic recommendations for continuous improvement.
  • Develop a player's depth data pool age category-wise regionally.

• Individual Task Ownership:
  • Enhanced Focus: Deep dive into each age group to identify potential and talent.
  • Efficient Workflow: Streamline scouting by distributing tasks and responsibilities, data, knowledge exchange, and scout appointments.
  • Better Assessment: Ensure comprehensive evaluation without overlooking any group.

• Additional Responsibilities:
  • Support with reimbursing scouts’ allowances and other administrative tasks as assigned by AIFF.
  • Coordinate with TDS, NT, and other AIFF staff to ensure successful talent identification and recruitment.
  • Undertake other responsibilities assigned by AIFF from time to time

Qualifications & Experience

Essentials

• Strong knowledge of football scouting, player development, and talent identification.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate players based on multi-dimensional criteria.
• Excellent communication and networking skills to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Ability to travel extensively within assigned regions to attend tournaments and scouting events.

Preferred

• Prior experience in football scouting, coaching, or player development.
• Experience working with data management and scouting systems.
• Experience working with AIFF  or its Member Associations
• AIFF IPSO Scouting Level 2 or other Talent ID certifications (from India or overseas)
• AFC C Coaching Diploma or equivalent (from India or overseas)

Join us in shaping the future of Indian football by identifying and nurturing the next generation of football stars!

How to Apply

Please fill in the Google form link below to send the applications in soft copy and also email them to hr@the-aiff.com.

Google form link:  https://forms.gle/wXFSYZXZRQXcZFjG9