Head Coach – Afghanistan Women’s National Team (Freelancer) at FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States | All Remote Jobs
FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States
Head Coach – Afghanistan Women’s National Team (Freelancer)
Afghanistan · remote · Salary not listed
himalayasseo_indexablePosted 2026-08-19First seen 2026-09-09
Role overview
As the organiser of some of the biggest and most iconic sport events in the world, we lead the way in the sport and event industry.Join the team as a freelancer and support us on our mission.
The Head Coach will lead the technical, tactical and cultural development of the Afghanistan Women’s National Team. The role is responsible for preparing the team to perform competitively on the international stage while creating a safe, inclusive and high-performance environment for players and staff.
Reporting Line: The Head Coach will report directly to the Technical & Sporting Lead.
This role is funded through the FIFA Women’s Football Division and will be contracted under the following terms:
Further details regarding payment structure, deliverables, and support services will be included in the official contract and onboarding documentation.
THE POSITION
These are your key tasks:
Lead the technical and tactical delivery of the Afghanistan Women’s National Team programme.
Develop and implement a clear playing style, training methodology and match strategy.
Prepare and deliver high-quality training sessions, match plans and in-game tactical adjustments.
Build a united, disciplined and cohesive team environment.
Lead squad selection in coordination with the Technical & Sporting Lead and relevant staff.
Build player profiles covering technical, tactical, physical, medical and psychological with relevant staff.
Create and monitor individual player development plans.
Support player identification and provide input into recruitment, scouting and talent pathway decisions.
Recruit, onboard and manage assistant coaches and technical and performance staff where required.
Create a positive, collaborative and accountable working environment.
Coordinate closely with medical, safeguarding, operations, logistics, analysis and communications staff.
Work with the Medical and Performance Lead to support player fitness, injury prevention, return-to-play and recovery plans.
Ensure player welfare, safeguarding and duty-of-care standards are embedded in all team activities.