Job Title: Executive Associate (High Performance)Department: High PerformanceReporting to: High Performance DirectorJob Location: Vijayanagara, KarnatakaWork Type: Permanent (Onsite)About Us:The Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) is a cutting-edge environment founded to craft champions in India with an eye on success at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Located in Vijayanagara, Karnataka, IIS integrates state-of-the-art facilities, sports science, and world-class coaching expertise to guide athletes in their pursuit of excellence.Our Vision:To position India at the forefront of Olympic and Paralympic sports, cultivating a legacy of champions through exemplary dedication to sports and para-sports excellence.Our Mission:To develop and sustain a nationwide network of world-class high-performance centers and development programs across multiple sports, including dedicated support for para-athletes. To provide holistic and interdisciplinary training environments that empower athletes to maximize their potential and significantly contribute to India's Olympic and Paralympic medal achievements.Role Overview:The Executive Associate – High Performance plays a critical role in ensuring that high-performance operations function seamlessly with precision, speed, and accountability. This role demands a strong planner, doer, and go-getter who proactively anticipates needs, executes tasks with urgency, and ensures follow-through on critical action items. The individual must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and relentless in driving outcomes.The role requires strong communication, data management, and stakeholder coordination skills, with an emphasis on overcommunication to ensure complete alignment across teams.Key Responsibilities:1. High-Impact Execution & Stakeholder CoordinationAct as the right hand to the High-Performance Director, ensuring execution of strategic initiatives with urgency and efficiency.Proactively identify potential bottlenecks in execution and push for resolutions to keep projects on track.Ensure constant follow-ups, overcommunication, and seamless coordination between different stakeholders.Take ownership of projects from start to finish, ensuring tasks are completed on time without requiring repeated reminders.2. Performance & Athlete SupportAssist in tracking and evaluating athlete performance, training loads, and competition readiness.Ensure structured follow-ups on athlete assessments with the Sports Science, Coaching, and Medical teams.Implement Athlete Development Plans in collaboration with coaches and analysts, ensuring strict adherence to timelines.Maintain real-time records of athlete progress, injury management, and return-to-play protocols.3. Data-Driven Decision Making & ReportingUtilize advanced Excel and data analytics to track key performance metrics and generate actionable insights.Prepare business-critical presentations for high-level strategy meetings.Work closely with data analysts to provide real-time performance intelligence that aids decision-making.Maintain a dashboard for high-performance activities, ensuring instant visibility into ongoing projects.4. Operational Excellence & Administrative OversightOversee scheduling and logistics for training programs, camps, and competitions with zero margin for error.Maintain a real-time task tracker, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.Manage calendar, meetings, and travel arrangements for the High-Performance Director and Leadership Team.Organize and prepare materials for meetings, including creating agendas, taking meeting minutes (MOMs), and ensuring immediate action on decisions.Ensure smooth inter-departmental coordination, including Coaching, Sports Science, Strength & Conditioning, and Nutrition.5. Communication & Leadership AlignmentProvide concise and proactive communication, ensuring stakeholders are never left guessing.Liaise with internal and external partners, ensuring relationships are well-managed and commitments are met.Serve as the main point of contact for high-performance-related queries and ensure quick turnarounds on requests.Ensure regular status updates to leadership, so they are always aware of critical developments.6. Confidentiality & DiscretionHandle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.Ensure all documents, reports, and communications are secure and appropriate for sharing.Key Qualifications & Experience:Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sports Management, Business Administration, or a related field.Experience: 2-5 years in a high-performance sports environment, preferably in an elite training center, national team setup, or professional sports organization.Technical Skills:Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).Familiarity with performance monitoring tools, sports science concepts, and athlete load management.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Soft Skills:Obsessive attention to detail and execution.Strong sense of urgency, follow-through, and proactive problem-solving.Excellent communication (both written and verbal), ensuring clarity and alignment at all levels.Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively in high-pressure environments.Proven track record of being a “doer” and driving projects to completion with minimal supervision.Preferred Qualifications:Knowledge of Olympic or professional sports structures.Experience working with elite athletes, coaches, and sports science teams.Certifications in performance analysis, strength & conditioning, or sports science (desirable but not mandatory).Why Join Us?Be part of an elite high-performance environment supporting India’s top Olympic and Paralympic athletes.Work alongside leading professionals in sports science, coaching, and athlete development.Play a direct role in shaping India's medal-winning performances on the global stage.Thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy, results-driven work culture.How to Apply:Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience to dilip.suthar@.We look forward to welcoming a highly-driven and impact-focused professional to our High-Performance team.
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Executive Associate - High Performance