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FIFA · 2 days ago

FIFA TDS Talent Coach (Freelance)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

FIFA is the global governing body for football, dedicated to making the sport inclusive and accessible worldwide. The FIFA TDS Talent Coach will assist Member Associations in talent identification and development, ensuring a high-quality training environment for young players while promoting a safe and positive atmosphere.

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Responsibilities

Move to and embed in a new country and culture for an initial period of 2 years

Actively assist the MA with their talent identification processes to find and select the best talents in the country

Ensure a best with best education, leading and assisting in the planning, delivery, and reviewing of training to maximize the quality of contact time with the most talented players

Assist the MA in fulfilling its responsibilities to safeguard children in football by promoting a safe and positive player-centred training environment

Empower local coaches through individual mentoring and use of FIFA tools (e.g., coach development plan), if required

Coordinate with the assigned FIFA TDS lead (FIFA staff member assigned to work with the MA on strategic planning and implementation) and MA staff members to tailor the support based on the talent development structure, needs and sociocultural environment of each MA

Ensure that each tailor-made intervention is aligned with the long-term strategic plan of the MA, as advised by the assigned FIFA TDS lead

Communicate clearly and often with the MA leadership to keep key stakeholders informed of all work pertaining to the FIFA Talent Academy and Talent Coach Programme

Conduct visits and support academies / technical centres to actively ensure the systematic development of the biggest talents in the country

Participate in training and education activities organised by FIFA

Qualification

Pro / A LicenceTalent identificationCoaching experienceCoach developmentTechnical leadershipMulticultural effectivenessPlayer welfare commitmentEmpowering coachingResilienceFluent in EnglishAdaptability

Required

Resilient character who is agile and adaptable to change

Self-aware and respectful individual able to work effectively in multicultural environments

Patient and thoughtful in the interest of building long-term trusted relationships

Curious to collaborate, receiving and sharing support with an open mind

Empowering through coaching, seeking to understand the context through listening and asking questions

An individual with a high sense of purpose to grow football talent who has ability to self-motivate in a remote challenging role

An authentic care for enhancing young talented players experiences of training and competition on and off the pitch

Strong technical background in football (Pro / A Licence and / or Elite Youth); knowledgeable about the game and particularly about talent identification & development

Proven experience as coach at elite youth level (youth national teams and/or academy teams) in designing and managing the development of elite youth players (both individually and as a team)

Experience in coach development & mentoring

Other experience in technical leadership positions (Academy Director, Head of Coaching, Head of Youth, etc.)

Commitment to player welfare and safeguarding children from harm

Fluent in English. Any other widely used language would be an important asset

Preferred

Sports, psychology, or teaching studies would be positively considered

Company

FIFA

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Founded in 1904, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is the umbrella organisation of its members, currently 211 national football associations.

Founded in 1904