Coach Education Instructor

Location: Based in assigned regional area (home region), with travel across districts/states as required. Reports to: Head of Coach Education / Technical Director.

About the role

To design, deliver, and evaluate coach education programs across the region, ensuring alignment with national and international standards. The Coach Educator will play a key role in improving coaching quality, player development pathways, and grassroots to elite football structures.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct coaching courses (Grassroots, D, C, B, A License levels or equivalent).
• Deliver theoretical and practical sessions aligned with federation curriculum.
• Assess and evaluate coaches using standardized frameworks.
• Implement coach education syllabus as per AIFF, AFC, and FIFA standards.
• Adapt content to regional needs while maintaining quality benchmarks and support continuous development of course materials and learning resources.
• Lead different committees to amend/develop curriculum.
• Support grassroots football initiatives and school programs.
• Assist in identifying and nurturing coaching talent within the region.
• Promote long-term player development models.
• Monitor coaching standards across clubs, academies, and schools.
• Conduct club visits and provide technical guidance.
• Maintain records of coach licensing, progress, and assessments.
• Collaborate with district associations, academies, and clubs.
• Support federation technical programs and competitions.
• Represent the federation in regional football development initiatives.
• Support and contribute to activities beyond core Coach Education functions, including scouting, talent identification, technical assessments, accreditation, and other football development initiatives.
• Assist in the development and implementation of scouting and accreditation frameworks, processes, and standards as required.
• Participate in scouting programs, player/coach assessments, accreditation visits, evaluations, and related technical activities.
• Collaborate with relevant departments and stakeholders to support technical and football development projects.
• Undertake any other football-related technical, developmental, or organizational responsibilities assigned from time to time, in line with the objectives of the organization.
• Organize workshops, seminars, and refresher courses.
• Stay updated with global best practices in coaching and education.
• Participate in national/international educator development programs.

Requirements

• AFC/UEFA Pro or ‘A’ License (minimum) or equivalent.
• Certified Coach Educator (preferred or willingness to obtain).
• Experience delivering coach education or mentoring coaches.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Leadership and mentoring ability.
• Organizational and planning skills.
• Analytical and assessment capability.
• Adaptability to diverse regional environments.

Working Conditions

• Full-time role with frequent travel within region.
• Weekend and evening work may be required.
• Combination of field-based and administrative responsibilities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number and quality of coaching courses delivered.
• Coach licensing success rates.
• Improvement in coaching standards across region.