Job Title: Head Coach, Reserve Team
Location: Kochi, Kerala, India
About:
Kerala Blasters Football Club is an Indian professional football club based in Kochi, Kerala, that competes in the Indian Super League. The club is built on three strong pillars of Collectivism, Inclusivity and Sportsmanship, KBFC aims to being the biggest Football Club in India that generates young and talented players who not just represents the club in the National level but also the country in an international playing field, thereby reinforcing the legacy of Kerala towards the sport.
Purpose:
To lead the Reserve Team, focusing on player development and competitive performance aligned with the club’s vision.
Responsible for:
- Lead the Reserve Team’s technical, tactical, and physical preparation in alignment with the club’s footballing philosophy.
- Develop and implement training programs that promote player development, competitive performance, and smooth integration into the first team
- Manage matchday preparation, squad selection, in-game tactics, and post-match analysis
- Focus on the holistic development of players (technical, tactical, physical, and psychological), ensuring they are prepared for progression to the first team.
- Provide individual development plans for high potential players and ensure continuous monitoring and feedback.
- Foster a professional, disciplined, and growth-oriented environment to develop young talent
- Work closely with the First Team Head Coach, Sporting Director and Academy Director to ensure alignment in coaching methods, playing philosophy, and player transitions.
- Attend technical meetings and provide regular reports on team progress, player performance, and potential first-team candidates.
- Assist in scouting and recruitment processes by identifying and evaluating potential talent for the Reserve Team.
- Provide assessments and feedback on trialists and academy graduates.
- Maintain transparent and effective communication with players regarding expectations, roles, and development opportunities.
Who we are looking for:
- AFC/UEFA A Diploma in Coaching.
- 3-5 years of experience as Head Coach.
Interested candidates to send CV along with Covering Letter to careers@kbfcofficial.com.
Subject of the email must be “Head Coach – Reserves”
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