Description
Job Title: Head Coach
Location: George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Employer: Cayman Islands Football Association
Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Position Summary
The Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA) is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Head Coach to lead the preparation, development and competitive performance of its national team programme.
The successful candidate will be responsible for technical leadership, player development and team performance, ensuring alignment with CIFA’s long-term football development strategy and its technical framework.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver training programmes, camps and international fixtures for the national team.
Select squads and manage team performance during regional and international competitions (e.g., CONCACAF tournaments).
Develop and implement a player development pathway aligned with CIFA’s technical framework.
Lead and coordinate technical staff, including assistant coaches, goalkeeper coaches, fitness trainers and analysts.
Conduct match analysis, scouting and talent identification across the Cayman Islands.
Mentor and support the development of local coaches and grassroots and youth football programmes.
Prepare performance reports, player evaluations and development plans for CIFA management.
Ensure compliance with FIFA, CONCACAF and CIFA standards and regulations.
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum of 10 years’ coaching experience, including experience as a head coach at national team, academy or professional level.
Valid and recognised coaching licence (e.g., CONCACAF Pro/A Licence, UEFA A/B Licence or equivalent).
Proven experience in player development and preparing teams for international competition.
Strong understanding of modern football methodologies and long-term athlete development models.
Skills & Competencies
Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a high-performance and multicultural environment.
Strategic thinking with a focus on player progression and results.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: CI$3,280.00 per month (CI$39,360 per annum).
Pension contributions and health insurance coverage.
20 days of paid vacation leave per year.
Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to submit:
Updated CV
Coaching certifications
Two professional references
Applications should be submitted through the JobsCayman portal.
Suitably qualified Caymanians and holders of a Residency and Employment Rights Certificate (RERC) are strongly encouraged to apply.
This vacancy is listed on WORC, the Cayman Islands government job portal. Applications go through the official channel.
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