Job ID: 300563

Coach

Bal Raksha Bharat (BRB )

Location: Leh, Ladakh

Apply by: 08 Aug 2026

Relevant Sectors

Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy

Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child

Terms of Reference

Job Title	Coach	Project	SFC (Sports for Change) To promote inclusive participation in sports at the grassroots level by providing access, mentorship, and opportunities for all children and youth in UT of Ladakh.
Department	PIU 2	Reporting to	Project Lead
Location	Leh – UT of Ladakh	Contract duration	01-Aug-2026 to 31-Mar-2027

About Bal Raksha Bharat

Bal Raksha Bharat (also known as Save the Children) is India's leading independent child rights organisation. It is a member of Save the Children movement that operates globally with the mission to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and achieve immediate and lasting changes in their lives. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

No child dies from preventable causes before their fifth birthday
All children learn from a quality basic education and
Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We run programmes in the remotest corners of India and urban areas in the areas of Health & Nutrition, Education, Child Protection and Livelihood & Economic Wellbeing in order to facilitate quality education, healthcare and protection from harm and abuse and life-saving aid during emergencies to children.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Sports Coach will play a pivotal role in activating local sports infrastructure and executing grassroots-level sports programs for 9 designated intervention schools in Leh – Ladakh. Responsible for training children & youth (as per age specific guideline), the coach will build technical skills, foster inclusive participation (with a strong emphasis on girls and marginalized groups), ensure child safeguarding, and lead talent identification efforts for progression to district and UT-level pathways.

SCOPE OF ROLE

Scope:

Providing support to field-level implementation of the project at intervention school level in Leh - Ladakh. Strengthening grassroots talent identification and trainings of young children in the sports category of Archery, football and athletes.

Reports to:

Project lead

Context: Development

KEY DELIVERABLES

Conduct regular, structured training sessions in the assigned sports category (Football, Archery, or Long-Distance Running) for intervention schools.
Adapt training modules to suit high-altitude conditions and age-appropriate physical development
Utilize, manage, and maintain essential sports kits and equipment provided to schools.
Ensure maximum and inclusive participation of children, actively removing barriers for girls and youth from underserved communities.
Conduct practical capacity-building sessions for Physical Education Teachers (PETs), local coaches, and community volunteers to ensure long-term sustainability.
Integrate child protection, safety standards, and inclusive coaching methodologies into all training sessions.
Assist the Programme Coordinator in organizing school and community-level events to raise awareness regarding physical and mental well-being through sports.
Engage with parents, local community leaders, and school staff to encourage regular attendance and support for young athletes
Implement structured talent identification metrics and conduct trials/events at the school, district, and UT levels in coordination with the District Youth Services and Sports Department.
Provide advanced training, mentorship, and preparation for promising young talent selected to move up into higher-level competitions and training camps.
Maintain accurate tracking records of student participation, physical fitness metrics, skill progress, and attendance.
Identify and share success stories, youth achievements, and field-level insights to support project review, scaling, and media visibility.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Educational Background

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education (B.P.Ed) or Diploma in Sports Coaching from a recognized institute is strongly preferred.

Specialized Certification: Level 1/2 Coaching Certification or equivalent license in Football, Archery, or Athletics/Long-Distance Running from a recognized sports federation.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Relevant Experience:

Minimum 2–3 years of experience in grassroots sports coaching, school sports programs, or athletic development.
Prior experience working in high-altitude regions (preferably Ladakh) or remote/rural communities is highly desirable.
Experience working with children & youth and conducting talent identification trials.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Technical competencies

Sports-Specific Expertise: Advanced knowledge of technical drills, rules, tactical plays, and physical conditioning relevant to Football, Archery, or Athletics.
Grassroots Talent Identification: Capability to systematically evaluate and spot sporting potential using standardized physical and technical metrics.
Inclusive & Safe Coaching: Deep understanding of child protection protocols, age-appropriate physical training, gender inclusion, and positive behavior management.
Adaptability & High-Altitude Fitness: Physical capability to travel extensively and conduct field activities in challenging terrain and cold climatic conditions
Communication & Community Leadership: Strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage and build trust with school authorities, PETs, parents, and local youth.
Languages: Proficiency in Ladakhi/Bhoti and Hindi is required; basic working knowledge of English is an asset.

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities

Bal Raksha Bharat aims to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Child Safeguarding

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

CHILD SAFEGUARDING (Strike out whichever is not applicable)

Level 1: The role holder will not have contact with children and/or young people, or access to personal data about children or young people, as part of their work; therefore a police check will not be mandatory unless the content or location of the role changes, in which case the Child Safeguarding level will be reviewed.

Safeguarding our Staff

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the BRB’s anti-harassment policy.

Apply latest by – 8th August 2026 on recruitment@balrakshabharat.org

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