Head of Athletics Development

Job Description

Qualification :  Bachelor's Degree Minimum, Master’s Degree in Sports Science / Physical Education / High-Performance Sport (preferred).

Certification : AFI / IAAF World Athletics Level 2 or 3 Coaching Certification.

Additional certifications like : NIS Diploma in Coaching (from SAI)

Sports Achievement : Minimum State level or National level medalist

Required Experience :  Minimum 8 years of experience in Athletics coaching and program management at a reputed institution. Track record of producing medal-winning athletes or running elite development programs.

• Design and implement a long-term, multi-campus Athletics development framework.
• Align programming with Khelo India, AFI, and international Athletics development standards.
• Develop training objectives across campuses based on age groups and performance tiers (school, college, university, elite).
• Lead, recruit, and mentor Athletics coaches at all campuses—event specialists (sprints, hurdles, throws, jumps, middle / long distance).
• Conduct coaching audits, evaluations, and upskilling programs.
• Ensure consistency in training methodologies and periodization across Somaiya campuses.
• Organize zonal and inter-campus trials to identify and streamline athletes into competitive and elite tracks.
• Build talent pipelines in collaboration with schools, colleges, and grassroots outreach programs.
• Manage athlete profiling, performance tracking, and progression planning.
• Collaborate with the Sports Science, S&C, Rehab, and Nutrition teams for personalized training and recovery.
• Integrate GPS tracking, video analysis, and athlete monitoring tools.
• Drive data-driven decision-making for workload, peaking, and return-to-play protocols.
• Optimize usage of athletic tracks, strength training zones, and recovery areas across campuses.
• Recommend infrastructure development or upgrade plans based on athlete and program needs.
• Supervise safety and quality standards at all Athletics training venues.
• Plan and manage athlete participation in inter-school, university, district / state / national meets.
• Host internal and open competitions, trials, and inter-campus Athletics meets.
• Liaise with federations (AFI, SAI) and local sports bodies for competitive opportunities.
• Drive a performance-first, ethical, and inclusive Athletics culture.
• Set and track KPIs for athletes, coaches, and the program as a whole.
• Represent Somaiya Athletics in external forums, federations, and professional networks.

Key Skills

Expertise in Athletics training design, biomechanics, and conditioning.

Visionary leadership across multi-location programs.

Advanced planning, communication, and people management skills.

Commitment to athlete welfare, safe training, and anti-doping education.

Multi-campus engagement across Somaiya Vidyavihar, Shirdi, and other Campus.

Travel between campuses as required for coaching supervision, trials, and events.