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Technical Director, Development & Grassroots program, Football
Technical Director, Development & Grassroots program, FootballPunjab FC • Mohali district, India, India
Technical Director, Development & Grassroots program, Football

Technical Director, Development & Grassroots program, Football

Punjab FC • Mohali district, India, India
2 days ago
Job description

Position Title : Technical Director, Development & Grassroots program, Football

Location : Mohali

Position Type : Regular, Full-Time

Who we are :

At Roundglass, our primary goal is to make a positive impact on people's lives worldwide. We are constantly seeking individuals who share our passion for meaningful work and are driven by a sense of purpose. If you care about making a difference and want to be part of a team that values impactful work, we invite you to join us.

We have established Roundglass Giving, which encompasses various social impact initiatives like the Roundglass Foundation, Roundglass Sports, and Roundglass Sustain. These initiatives are dedicated to promoting wellbeing for communities and the planet.

About Punjab Football Club

Punjab Football Club, the pride of North India, has been competing in the Indian Super League since 2023. Established in 2017 and crowned I-League champions in 2022–23, the club is built on the spirit, resilience, and ambition of Punjab’s heartland. Our commitment is to develop fearless young players and contribute meaningfully to the growth of Indian football.

Our youth development pathway is one of the strongest in the country. Punjab FC’s academy holds a five-star (highest) rating in the AIFF Annual Academy Accreditation Program for 2025–26, and our teams have consistently excelled on the national stage, winning the 2024–25 AIFF Elite Youth League (U-17), 2024–25 AIFF Junior League (U-15), and the 2024 Reliance Foundation Development League. The club was also honored with the Indian Super League Award for Best Elite Youth Development Program (2024-25).

As a club, we aim to inspire India’s next generation through opportunity, excellence, and a culture rooted in passion and purpose.

Learn more : http : / / www.thepunjabfc.com

About the role :

This role is central to building the foundation of Roundglass Sports’ Football Development and Grassroots Program. You will help shape how young players enter the sport, learn the game, and grow through their early development years. Working with schools, community centers, academies, and local institutions, you will help create the pipeline from which the next generation of footballers will emerge.

This position is ideal for someone passionate about football, youth development, and community engagement. It offers the opportunity to influence how sport is taught, played, and experienced at the grassroots level—while contributing to a larger mission of holistic wellbeing for individuals, communities, and society.

What you’ll do :

Program Implementation & Operations

  • Execute the Grassroots & Development Program to expand football participation and strengthen the sport’s presence at the community level.
  • Build partnerships with training academies, schools, and other institutions essential for delivering grassroots initiatives.
  • Create plans for infrastructure, resource allocation, and capability development to ensure the program is fully equipped and future ready.

Coaching, Talent & Technical Development

  • Lead the process for identifying, onboarding, and integrating coaches, athletes, and technical staff into the program.
  • Support continuous upskilling of partnered grassroots entities through structured coaching development.
  • Implement standardized coaching methods, assessment tools, data systems, and development pathways for players across different age groups.
  • Competitions & Player Pathways

  • Develop and deliver competitive opportunities for grassroots participants, including leagues, tournaments, and events.
  • Ensure young players have access to structured, age-appropriate playing experiences that support long-term development.
  • Engagement & Relationship Management

  • Build strong relationships with athletes, parents, community partners, and external stakeholders to strengthen the reputation of Roundglass Football Development.
  • Represent the program professionally in public and community settings.
  • Program Monitoring & Reporting

  • Track progress, performance indicators, and overall program success through regular reporting and reviews.
  • Provide timely operational updates to the Roundglass Sports management team, highlighting developments that impact program delivery.
  • Skills & Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s degree with a recognized football coaching certification (AIFF / AFC / equivalent).
  • 15+ years of professional coaching experience in football.
  • Experience working with youth and / or senior players in a club or academy environment.
  • Good understanding of modern coaching methods, performance analysis, and player development.
  • Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to work well with different stakeholders.
  • Clear and confident communication skills.
  • Leadership ability with experience organizing teams and developing talent.
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • High professional integrity and commitment to player wellbeing and growth.
  • Genuine passion for contributing to long-term, holistic development through sport.
  • Why Roundglass :

    Roundglass was built on the vision that wellbeing should be at the very center of our life journey.

    We are reimagining how the world experiences wellbeing and how companies (like our own)

    support the wellbeing of their people.

    We’re a group of talented, socially conscious, gritty, innovators using technology and human energy to create a vibrant wellness ecosystem. Together, we’ve built an amazing community, and we are always looking for people who share our passion.

    To learn more, visit our Corporate Website .

    Roundglass does not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender

    identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

    We rely on legitimate interest as a legal basis for processing personal information under the GDPR for purposes of recruitment and applications for employment.

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