ABOUT THE ROLE

Vijayi Bharat Foundation is looking for a foreign expert to join their HPC in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

The Head Coach – Compound Archery at Vijayi Bharat Foundation will play a pivotal role in leading

the development and performance of the compound archery programme, across both men's and

women's events, including archers across senior, junior and cadet age groups. The core

responsibility of this position is to deliver world-class performance coaching, establish performance

plans, and ensure that athletes are fully prepared to compete at the highest levels, both nationally

and internationally. Key aspects of the role include integrating training with sports science,

performance analysis, and competition readiness while maintaining alignment with VBF's vision

and high-performance culture. Other responsibilities include overseeing the progression of athletes

through the talent pathway, providing oversight on equipment and logistics to enable an optimal

daily training environment. Success in this role will require a deep technical understanding of

compound archery, prior experience of producing medallists at global events with national teams,

having exceptional track record of performance development, and the ability to work seamlessly

within a multidisciplinary team. Leadership, high ethical standards, emotional intelligence, and

commitment to continuous professional growth are essential qualities we are seeking in this role.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Performance Coaching

• Conduct regular training sessions for VBF compound archers, focusing on technical skill

development, equipment set up, mental preparation, performance mindset and tactical

strategies.

• Evaluate athlete performance and deliver clear, balanced feedback that combines corrective

instruction with motivation.

• Aide archers in personalised bow set tuning and maintenance of compound-specific (release

aids, peep, stabilisers).

• Ensuring alignment of standards and consistency in development methodologies across the

talent development pathway.

• Provide on-ground coaching support during competitions as well as pre-competition

preparation to VBF compound archers.

2.Performance Planning

• Develop and implement performance plans that optimise the technical, tactical, physical, and

mental development of VBF compound archers, ensuring athletes are fully prepared to

compete at the highest levels, including reputed international competitions.

• Establish IAPs (Individualised Athlete Plans) appropriate to their age, potential, and

performance goals, incorporating essential training camps, qualifying competitions and key

events/competitions.

• Adapt plans to individual athlete needs and ensure interventions are evidence-based.

• Work closely with Performance Managers and the High Performance Director to establish

individualised and roster-wide performance plans, setting short- and long-term goals.3.Monitoring and Evaluation

• Maintain a digital database of training sessions and athlete logs to review progress regularly.

• Monitor and assess athlete progress, making necessary adjustments to plans based on

performance indicators, outcomes and feedback.

• Utilize performance monitoring/analysis tools including but not limited to Dartfish, MantisX,

wearables and AMS for tracking performance, and incorporating suitable interventions.

• Collaborate with the High Performance Director and Performance Managers to conduct

periodic athlete reviews.

4.Integration with Multi-Disciplinary Team

• Work closely with performance partners (support services) to ensure that all aspects of sports

science and sports medicine are aligned with the performance goals of the compound archers.

• Engage with sports science specialists to ensure athlete readiness and athlete welfare, in line

with VBF's holistic approach to athlete development.

• Integrate data and feedback from performance services and sports medicine experts into

training plans, helping athletes optimise their performance.

• Work with the talent scouting team to identify and recruit emerging talent, ensuring a pipeline

that supports athlete progression from grassroots to elite levels.

5.Leadership and Oversight

• Provide technical direction for the compound archery programme as per global best practices,

ensuring alignment with VBF's vision, mission and performance goals.

• Foster an inclusive, cohesive, positive, professional and high-performance culture that aligns

with VBF values.

• Contribute to the development of strategies focusing on novel international technical, tactical

and technological trends to improve performance standards.

• Mentor and upskill junior coaches, offering feedback on coaching techniques, athlete

management, and performance planning.

• Lead and manage athletes during domestic and international competitions and training camps.

6.Equipment and Logistics

• Work alongside the Sport Manager to procure suitable equipment for the archers periodically.

• Oversee the allocation of equipment to archers under the programme, ensuring the optimal

utilization of equipment including but not limited to bow sets, arrows and other accessories.• Coordinate with the Sport Manager to plan travel and accommodation arrangements for

competitions and camps.

• Work closely with the Sport Manager to identify and recommend any gaps in the FoP for

enabling an optimal Daily Training Environment (DTE) for the archers.

7.Other Responsibilities

• Maintain safeguarding and professional standards in adherence to VBF policies and national

guidelines.

• Liaise with external bodies, such as international, continental and national archery federation

to represent the interests of VBF's programme and its athletes.

• Undertake any other duties as requested by the High Performance Director.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential Requirements

• Graduate in any field from a recognized university OR a highly accomplished former athlete.

• Diploma/Certificate in Archery Coaching from a recognised institute or World Archery.

• Ten or more years of coaching experience in competitive compound archery across domestic

and international eco-systems.

• Proven track record of athlete development and performance (World Cup and Continental

Cup level).

• Strong technical knowledge of compound-specific equipment tuning and maintenance.

• Demonstrable professional attributes: strong communication with fluency in spoken English,

emotional intelligence, and high ethical standards.

• Satisfactory background check/police clearance in line with the organization's child

safeguarding policy.

• Confident in using common digital tools for administration, session logging and admin tasks.

• Ability and willingness to work weekends, public holidays, irregular hours and travel to

competitions, and camps when required.

Desirable Requirements

• Bachelors/Master's degree in Performance Coaching, Sports or another related area.

• World Archery or equivalent international advanced coaching certification.• Higher than 15 years of coaching experience in competitive compound archery across

domestic and international eco-systems.

• Diploma or short-course certifications in areas such as Talent Development, High-

performance Sport or Video/Performance Analysis.

• Proven history of producing individual medallists at World Championships, World Cups or

demonstrable success at continental competitions.

• Proficiency in using MantisX, Dartfish or other video analysis tools/software.

• First Aid and CPR certifications.

WHY JOIN US

• Competitive salary package as per global standards.

• Fully furnished accommodation on-site.

• Travel tickets for self and family as per organisational policy.

• Contribute directly to India's Olympic ambitions and sports excellence journey.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Fill this form to apply for the role

- Last date to apply for the role is 05th of September, 2026

- For more information or to discuss about the role, you may write to [HIDDEN TEXT]

- For more information about the organization please visit us at www.vijayibharatsports.org

Head Coach - Compound Archery