Manager

• Lead the implementation and growth of the FIFA Talent Coach Programme across the Americas, in alignment with the TDS Lead of the regional hub and FIFA HQ.
• Act independently in line with FIFA’s global strategy, programme standards, and regional priorities.
• Provide ongoing oversight of Member Associations from the application stage through activation and delivery.
• Coordinate programme milestones including discovery visits, onboarding events, milestone events, and national workshops.
• Ensure regional activities are aligned with the overall Talent Coach Programme strategy and contribute to long-term player development success.
• Work closely with TDS Lead of the regional hub and Technical Directors in each Member Association to support national talent development strategies.
• Collaborate with Technical Experts who act as technical leads and supervise groups of Talent Coaches.
• Support Technical Experts in their mentoring function while maintaining overall accountability for programme delivery.
• Ensure strong alignment across stakeholders and manage interfaces between technical, operational, and safeguarding functions.
• Build and sustain trusted relationships with Member Associations, CONMEBOL, CONCACAF, FIFA regional offices, and FIFA HQ departments.
• Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, and performance management of Talent Coaches in the regions coordinated with the TDS Lead of the regional hub and FIFA HQ.
• Monitor coaching activities and ensure continuous professional development through Technical Experts.
• Address escalations and ensure Talent Coaches are aligned with the programme’s objectives, values, and safeguarding requirements.
• Monitor the quality, progress, and impact of the programme (e.g., adherence to FIFA Academy criteria) across Member Associations.
• Ensure safeguarding, compliance, and integrity standards are consistently met.
• Provide structured feedback, insights, and recommendations to both the TDS Lead of the regional hub and FIFA HQ.
• Use data, reporting tools, and evidence-based methods to inform decisions and support continuous programme improvement.

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