Overview
State Head Jobs in New Delhi, Delhi, India at India On Track
Title: State Head
Company: India On Track
Location: New Delhi, Delhi, India
About India On Track
India On Track (IOT) is India’s leading sports management company. Our Training & Development division operates 100+ training centers across 15 states, has trained 24,000+ athletes aged 6–18, and runs flagship global programs in India including NBA Basketball School India and IOT Football Academy Schools. We use the Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) framework across all programs — spanning football, basketball, badminton and combat sports — with the goal of becoming the world’s largest youth sports training platform.
Role Overview
The State Head — Training & Development is the most senior IOT representative for the T&D vertical in the state. You will be responsible for growing IOT’s training presence, maintaining program quality, developing the coaching team, and driving athlete outcomes across all centres and schools in your geography. This is a hands-on, field-first role that requires both operational discipline and a genuine passion for youth sport.
Key Responsibilities
Program Delivery & Quality
- Own end-to-end delivery of all T&D programs in the state — in-school programs, open training centres, camps, workshops, and leagues.
- Ensure consistent execution of the LTAD curriculum across all centres, aligned with standards set by the National Technical Director.
- Conduct regular centre visits to review coaching quality, athlete progress, and overall program health.
- Coordinate logistics for state-level tournaments, competitions, and district/state/national events.
School & Institutional Partnerships
- Identify, pitch, and sign new school partners for in-school programs for Football and Basketball.
- Manage ongoing school relationships and serve as the primary IOT contact for principals and sports coordinators.
- Explore partnerships with colleges, sports academies, and municipal bodies for open training centre growth.
Coaching Team Management
- Recruit, onboard, and manage a state team of accredited IOT coaches and program coordinators.
- Review Coach KPIs and support career growth of the coaches within the IOT system.
Athlete Development & Scouting
- Track athlete progress across the LTAD pathway — from Fundamentals to high performance programs.
- Identify standout talent for national camps, residential programs, and international exposure opportunities.
- Ensure smooth athlete transitions between program tiers with continuity of development.
Growth & Revenue
- Drive enrollment growth across schools and open centres through outreach, workshops, and community engagement.
- Meet state-level revenue targets through program fees, seasonal camps, and events.
- Represent IOT at state/district sports body meetings and community sporting events.
Inventory & Operations
- Maintain accurate inventory of sports equipment, kits, and training materials across all state centres.
- Plan and execute timely replenishments to ensure no program is disrupted due to material shortfall.
- Coordinate with the national operations team for procurement, logistics, and vendor management.
Reporting & Planning
- Report weekly on participation numbers, coach utilization, school health, and athlete outcomes.
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation — attendance records, program reports, and school MIS.
- Collaborate with national leadership on the annual state expansion plan — new schools, sports, and centres.
- Flag ground-level challenges proactively and propose solutions.
Key Performance Indicators
- Achievement of state revenue and profitability targets.
- Client satisfaction and retention rate of partnered schools.
- Lead generation and conversion for new programs and venues.
- Program quality and adherence to operational standards.
- Team performance and development metrics.
- Inventory accuracy and timely replenishments.
- Timeliness and quality of reporting and documentation.
Qualifications & Skills
- 3+ years of experience in sports program management, or grassroots athlete development.
- Strong understanding of youth sports in India — school sports, district/state associations, and the LTAD model.
- Experience managing a team of coaches or sports staff.
- Proven ability to build relationships with school management and institutional stakeholders.
- Comfortable owning enrollment and revenue targets, not just program delivery.
- Field-first mindset — willing to spend significant time across centres and schools.
- Good communication in the local language(s) of the state; English proficiency for national reporting.
- Bachelor’s degree required; sports science, physical education, or sports management background preferred.
- Coaching certifications (AIFF, BFI, or equivalent) are a strong plus.
