Job Description

Job Summary

Khelo Tech is looking for a knowledgeable and research-driven

Subject Matter Expert (SME)

in Sports Science to support performance monitoring, program development, and implementation across sports excellence initiatives. This role focuses on guiding data-backed decision-making, advising stakeholders on best practices in training and athlete management, and contributing expertise to the development of scalable, evidence-based systems within high-performance sports environments.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the primary liaison between departmental stakeholders and the head office for capturing, communicating, and validating requirements Conduct detailed discussions with officials from coaching, infrastructure, talent development, events, HR, and finance to document function-specific workflows Translate on-ground operational processes into structured digital requirements for the IT development team Ensure sports-specific needs such as athlete lifecycle, equipment lifecycle, tournament calendars, training schedules, and facility booking are accurately represented in the portal Work with procurement, inventory, HR, and finance teams to ensure integration of sports-centric parameters (e.g., seasonal demands, discipline-specific gear) Create functional documentation, including process maps and requirement specifications, validated by each stakeholder department Coordinate with the head office to align local operational needs with the central policy and IT architecture Facilitate review meetings between users and IT teams to ensure requirements are understood and implemented correctly Lead requirement sign-offs and module validations from end-user departments before development/final release Collaborate with the IT team during design and development to ensure sports-specific functionality is prioritized and accurately developed Drive UAT sessions involving real users from sports departments to validate practical usability and relevance Identify cross-functional dependencies and ensure they are accounted for in the digital design (e.g., talent data linking to scholarships, procurement to event planning) Provide inputs on user roles, data security, workflow approvals, and reporting formats based on departmental functioning Support change management efforts by creating clarity among stakeholders on how digitization will improve existing processes Ensure continuous feedback loop is maintained between end users, head office, and IT vendors post-deployment for improvements and support Maintain a sports-centric lens throughout the project to avoid generic or non-contextual digitization solutions

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Sports Science, Physiology, or a related field. 3-5 years of experience as a subject matter expert or advisor in performance, training, or athlete development programs. Strong understanding of applied sports science principles and athlete lifecycle management. Experience working with coaches, trainers, and performance teams in high-performance or development environments. Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex findings for diverse stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

Familiarity with athlete management systems, GPS tracking tools, and monitoring software. Strong background in training load analysis, injury prevention strategies, and recovery planning. Proficiency in data interpretation, visualization, and evidence-based reporting. Experience in government, institutional, or elite sports programs.

Employment Type:

Contractual - 1 year (extendable every 6 months based on project requirements, deliverables, and performance)

Location:

Panjim, Goa

Job Types: Full-time, Contractual / Temporary

Pay: ?500,000.00 - ?700,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

What is your current CTC? What is your Notice Period?
Work Location: In person