Head for sports academy

Job Title: Head General Manager - Sports Academy

Location: Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Experience: 1520 years

Company Overview:

Our client company is a dynamic sports organisation dedicated to promoting physical fitness, sports education and holistic athelete development across age groups. The organisation focuses on nurturing talent through structured training programs, coaching excellence and competitive exposure, while emphasizing discipline, teamwork and sportsmanship.

Role Overview:

Our client company is seeking a seasoned professional to lead Ice Hockey Academy,

as the Head (Administrator). The role demands strong leadership, administrative

excellence, and deep understanding of competitive sports ecosystems. The incumbent will

be responsible for overall academy operations, strategic planning, athlete development

frameworks, and stakeholder coordination, ensuring the academy emerges as a centre of

excellence for ice hockey in India.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee end-to-end administration and operations of the Ice Hockey Academy
• Develop and implement long-term strategic plans for academy growth and performance
• Manage coaches, trainers, support staff, and administrative teams
• Ensure structured training programs, competition planning, and athlete development pathways
• Coordinate with sports federations, governing bodies, and external partners
• Manage budgets, infrastructure, logistics, and compliance requirements
• Establish discipline, governance, and performance standards aligned with elite sports culture
• Oversee talent identification, selection, and progression systems
• Act as the primary liaison with parents, sponsors, institutions, and authorities
• Ensure athlete welfare, safety protocols, and ethical sports practices.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Background in Ice Hockey, Field Hockey, or Indian Armed Forces (Army)
• Proven leadership experience in sports academies, training institutions, or defense led sports programs
• Strong administrative, operational, and people-management skills
• Exposure to high-performance sports environments and structured training systems
• Ability to lead with discipline, integrity, and long-term vision.

Educational Qualification

• Graduate or Postgraduate (Sports Management, Physical Education, or related field preferred)

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Sports administration and academy management
• Strategic planning and execution
• Leadership and team building
• Budgeting and operational control
• Stakeholder management and coordination
• Discipline management and athlete mentoring
• Strong communication and decision-making abilities

Interested candidates can send there resumes at or