Female -football Coach

**Job Information**:
Date Opened

**05/01/2025**

Job Type

**Full time**

Industry

**Education**

Work Experience

**5+ years**

Salary

**open**

City

**OOTY**

State/Province

**Tamil Nadu**

Country

**India**

Zip/Postal Code

**643004**

**About Us**:

- The Good Shepherd International School, **India’s best fully residential**, international co-educational school, was founded by the late Dr. P.C. Thomas and Mrs. Elsamma Thomas in the year 1977. Originally known as the Good Shepherd Public School, it became an International School of the highest caliber of learning in the year 1995. Dr. P.C. Thomas and his wife Elsamma Thomas both started their careers as teachers themselves, which fostered their vision and goal to create the best educational institution in which a child can learn and grow.

**Job Opening: Female Football Coach (Residential)**

**Location**: Good Shepherd International School, Ooty, Tamil Nadu

**Joining**: July 2025

**Type**: Full-time | Residential

**About Us**
- Nestled in the pristine Nilgiri Hills, Good Shepherd International School (GSIS) is a premier fully residential co-educational institution committed to holistic education through excellence in academics, sports, and the arts. GSIS offers world-class sports infrastructure and actively fosters a culture of sporting excellence among girls.

**Position Summary**
- We are looking for an experienced, certified **Female Football Coach** who is passionate about training and mentoring girls from Grades 5 to 12. The role demands an energetic, empathetic, and disciplined individual who thrives in a structured residential school environment and is committed to nurturing young female athletes.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Conduct structured football coaching sessions for girl students across middle and senior school.
- Prepare school teams for inter-school, district, state, and national-level competitions.
- Monitor fitness levels, assess skill development, and track individual progress.
- Instill team spirit, discipline, and sportsmanship in all coaching interactions.
- Ensure proper maintenance of football equipment and uphold all safety standards.
- Assist in organizing school sports events, fixtures, and house competitions.
- Actively contribute to the pastoral care and student life in the residential campus.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, or a related field (preferred).
- Certification from AIFF/D License or equivalent national/international sports authority.
- Minimum 3 years of football coaching experience; **at least 3years in a school setting is mandatory.**
- Proven experience in coaching and mentoring girl students or youth teams.
- Strong communication, leadership, and planning skills.
- Willingness to live on campus and engage in school community life.

**What We Offer**
- Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- Semi-furnished on-campus accommodation.
- Access to cafeteria, medical care, and premium sports infrastructure.
- Professional development opportunities and exposure to elite sporting events.
- Facilities include FIFA-standard turf, floodlit pitches, gymnasium, and physio care.