Director of Elite Athlete Development

1 day ago

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India beBeeTalent Full time ₹ 10,00,000 - ₹ 12,00,000
Job Title:
"Head of Sports Talent Pathways"
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This senior leadership role aims to create a structured and evidence-informed pathway from talent identification to elite performance, in line with our mission to produce world-class athletes.

The successful candidate will design and execute a comprehensive talent pathway, collaborate with marketing teams, and engage in strategic planning.

Talent Identification and Development

  • Coordinate annual talent identification programs, including multi-stage testing and profiling.
  • Develop sport-specific benchmarking and profiling systems with sports scientists and national/international benchmarks.
  • Drive new initiatives for talent transfer and special scouting projects to fill critical talent gaps.
  • Implement Athlete Recruitment Management Systems (ARMS) to maintain a comprehensive talent database.

Program Design and Delivery

  • Oversee annual planning, marketing, and scheduling of creative talent identification campaigns.
  • Ensure every athlete is supported throughout the recruitment process, with clear communication.
  • Establish a "How to" participate in talent identification and recruitment campaigns through modern video mediums.
  • Create a clear graphical prospectus outlining the offer to each athlete.
  • Design a payment and reward system that attracts top talent while prioritizing an Olympic Medal-winning journey.

Staff and Stakeholder Management

  • Recruit and develop a talent scouting and recruitment team, working alongside the HR department.
  • Lead the pathways team to build relationships with key stakeholders, club coaches, parents, and national federations.

Data, Review & Insights

  • Track and monitor athlete talent using real-time performance analytics and benchmarking tools.
  • Lead pathway reviews and elevate the club structure with CPD opportunities for club coaches.
  • Inform talent recruitment strategy with national and international performance trends.

Education and Welfare Integration

  • Collaborate with educational pathways teams for athlete welfare and dual career programs.
  • Facilitate induction, transition, and exit processes for athletes entering and exiting the pathway.

Compliance and Reporting

  • Ensure compliance with institutional, national, and international regulatory frameworks.
  • Prepare program reports, athlete summaries, and budget justifications as required.
Person Specification:

Essential:

  • Proven leadership in talent development and pathway management in Olympic or elite sports settings.
  • 5–8 years' experience in performance sport, preferably multi-sport or Olympic disciplines.
  • Deep understanding of athlete development science and transition needs from junior to elite.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and program management skills.
  • Experience managing budgets, staff, and complex logistics.

Desirable:

  • Coaching qualifications in a relevant sport.
  • Understanding of India's high-performance sports ecosystem.
  • Previous involvement with national/international federations.
  • Knowledge of long-term athlete development models and international medal trajectory planning.
  • Experience with athlete management systems, data platforms, and performance tracking tools.

Additional Requirements:

  • Flexibility to travel and work irregular hours.
  • Ability to travel domestically.
  • Subject to police verification and background checks as per our compliance policy.

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