Lead - Education, FIFA Talent Development Scheme

Overview

The Lead - Education for the FIFA Talent Development Scheme will oversee and manage the academic, vocational, and life-skills education for players enrolled at FIFA Talent Academies throughout India. This position focuses on ensuring educational programs align with national curricula and promoting the all-round growth of players beyond their sporting pursuits.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage educational programs by collaborating with education coordinators, schools, and learning providers to guarantee smooth academic access for all academy players.
• Monitor academic progress and attendance diligently, maintaining comprehensive records across all academies.
• Facilitate timely player enrollment and examination registrations according to their respective educational boards such as CBSE and State Boards.
• Ensure that all academies provide conducive environments for learning.
• Assess players' educational needs and implement customized support plans including remedial and advanced learning where necessary.
• Provide access to educational materials like textbooks, digital resources, and online assessments, supporting multilingual education when applicable.
• Design and coordinate life skills training modules tailored to age groups covering topics like time management, communication, career planning, and digital literacy.
• Identify partnerships with vocational education providers to broaden players' career options outside football.
• Serve as the central contact point among the AIFF, academic partners, parents, schools, and academy staff concerning education-related matters.
• Maintain ongoing liaison with state and central education authorities to ensure compliance and integration.
• Track key educational performance indicators and provide monthly reports to the TDS core team.
• Safeguard confidentiality and maintain professional records of academic assessments and behavioral assessments.
• Proactively address educational challenges with support from counselors and residential staff.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Educational Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum three years of experience in school administration, youth education programs, or residential learning settings, including teaching roles.
• Familiarity with multiple school curricula such as CBSE, State Boards, or NIOS.
• Strong skills in documentation and coordinated communication.
• Master's degree in Education preferred.
• Experience in sports-related academic programs or working with athletes is an advantage.
• Knowledge of digital education technologies and platforms.

Core Competencies

• Empathy and strong understanding of adolescent development.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication abilities.
• Flexibility to adapt within diverse educational environments.
• Capability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in multiple languages is beneficial.