Football Coach

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Project: SLUMS TO STADIUM: Equalizing the Playing Field for Marginalized Youths through Football in Urban Slums of Nepal (Project S2S)

Implementing Organization: Child Nepal

Funding: European Union Delegation to Nepal

Child Nepal, in partnership with the European Union Delegation to Nepal, is implementing the “Slums to Stadium: Equalizing the Playing Field for the Marginalized Youths through Football in Urban Slums of Nepal (Project S2S)” under Lot 2 – Youths and Sports. The project aims to empower marginalized youth from slum communities through football coaching, sports-based entrepreneurship, and strong safeguarding systems in Kathmandu, Kaski, and Bara districts.

Child Nepal invites applications from qualified, committed, and motivated Nepali citizens for the following full-time positions:

Position: Football Coach

Duty Station: Kathmandu

Reporting to: Project Manager

Duration: 18 months 

Expected Start Date: Mid-April 2026

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Technical Training Delivery 

• Train 300 local youths (Boys & Girls) in football across the project area in Kathmandu, in accordance with the project guidelines.
• Implement three-module cascade-based football training program (Grassroots Skills, Football Theory & Sports Education, and Advanced Position-Specific Training) as outlined in the project methodology.
• Deliver theoretical workshops on FIFA Laws of the Game, basic tactics, and sports science education.
• Collaborate with certified medical trainers during the First Aid & Sports Injury Prevention workshops.
• Ensure all training sessions are safe, inclusive, and pedagogically sound, adapting methods to accommodate diverse learning needs and skill levels.

2. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Talent Scouting 

• Administer standardized Pre- and Post-Skills Assessments for all participants to objectively measure technical and tactical improvement, maintaining accurate Individual Performance Scorecards.
• Implement a performance evaluation protocol during "Inter-Team Friendly Matches" to identify top-performing athletes (90 male, 90 female per district) for the S2S Championship.
• Provide technical data and insights to support the creation of player profiles for the Football Talent Showcase & Player Auction.

3. Mentorship, Safeguarding, and Social Inclusion 

• Act as a positive role model and mentor, fostering life skills such as discipline, teamwork, leadership, and resilience among participants.
• Strictly adhere to and enforce the project's Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding Policy, creating a safe environment free from harassment, discrimination, and abuse.
• Actively encourage and support the participation and retention of female athletes, helping to challenge and dismantle patriarchal norms on and off the field.
• Promote an atmosphere of respect and inclusion for participants from all backgrounds, including Dalit, Indigenous, Madhesi, Muslim, and LGBTIQ+ communities.

4. Coordination, Reporting, and Logistics 

• Maintain accurate records of training attendance, session content, and participant progress.
• Coordinate closely to manage training equipment, inventory, and logistics at the Training Hubs.
• Report any operational challenges, safeguarding concerns, or disciplinary issues to the Project Manager immediately.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Education: At least a Sports Training Certificate or Intermediate-level degree (Bachelor level preferable)
• Experience: Minimum of 1 years of proven experience as a football coach, with a focus on youth development and grassroots football.
• Licenses: A valid football coaching license (minimum 'C' License or preferable ‘B’ License) recognized by ANFA.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunity Statement

Child Nepal is committed to zero tolerance on abuse, exploitation, and harassment. All selected candidates will be required to comply with Child Nepal’s Safeguarding Policy and undergo background checks. Child Nepal is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, and individuals from marginalized communities.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application with the following credentials:

• A cover letter (clearly mentioning the position applied for)
• An updated CV
• Copies of academic certificates and relevant coaching licenses.

Email Address: vacancychildnepal@gmail.com

Deadline for Application: 25 March 2026

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.