Education Coordinator

Job highlights

• Qualifications & Experience: Bachelors degree in Education,Psychology,Social Work,or a related field. At least 3 years of experience in school administration,youth education programs,or residential learning setups.
• The candidate must uphold the highest standards of player safety,welfare,and integrity,ensuring a positive and respectful training environment at all times.

Location: AIFF-FIFA-Telangana Talent Academy, Hyderabad, Telangana
Reports To: Education Lead, TDS
Employment Type: Full-time | Fixed-Term (FIFA TDS Project)
Role Overview
The Education Coordinator will be responsible for implementing and managing all educational programs at the AIFF-FIFA-Telangana Talent Academy in Hyderabad under the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS)
This includes overseeing academic, vocational, and life-skills education for players, ensuring their holistic development in parallel with their football training

Key Responsibilities
Academic Coordination
Liaise with local schools, online education providers, tutors, and AIFF's education team to ensure uninterrupted education for all players

Monitor student attendance, academic progress, and maintain updated educational records

Facilitate school enrollments, board registrations (CBSE, State Boards, Open Schooling), and timely exam preparations

Curriculum Support & Learning Enhancement
Assess the educational needs of each player and arrange remedial, bridge, or advanced learning sessions as needed

Ensure availability of textbooks, learning aids, and access to digital/online platforms

Promote multilingual learning and academic flexibility based on players' backgrounds

Life Skills & Vocational Development
Implement structured life skills programs (e-g
, communication, hygiene, digital literacy, goal setting, career awareness)

Coordinate with vocational training providers to prepare players for career options beyond football

Stakeholder Engagement
Act as a bridge between AIFF, the academys house parents/coaches, schools, parents, and local education authorities

Ensure compliance with state education regulations and proper integration of players into local academic ecosystems

Monitoring, Documentation & Reporting
Maintain a detailed educational database for each player, tracking both academic and non-academic progress

Submit monthly educational reports to the TDS core team at AIFF

Collaborate with counselors and support staff to resolve educational or behavioral challenges

Essential
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelors degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field

At least 3 years of experience in school administration, youth education programs, or residential learning setups

Familiarity with Indian education systems (CBSE, State Boards, NIOS)

Excellent communication and documentation skills

Safeguarding & Wellbeing
The candidate must uphold the highest standards of player safety, welfare, and integrity, ensuring a positive and respectful training environment at all times

Application Deadline: 28