Badminton Coach - Part-Time

Battledore Badminton; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Battledore Badminton in Vaughan is seeking a part-time coach to lead training sessions for junior and adult players, help prepare competitors for tournaments, and provide clear, constructive feedback to players and parents. The role is evenings and weekends, 5 to 20 hours per week, with in-court skills assessment and onboarding.

Training takes place at 141 Trade Valley Dr, Vaughan, ON, and requires reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of badminton coaching experience.
• National or provincial competition experience as a player or coach.
• Comfortable coaching juniors and communicating with parents.
• Works well as part of a coaching team and takes direction from senior coaches and management.
• Positive, encouraging attitude on and off the court.
• Reliable, punctual and professional.
• Able to pass a Police Vulnerable Sector Check.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver training sessions for group programs and competitive teams.
• Help plan and coordinate competitive schedules, leagues and tournament preparation.
• Motivate players and prepare them for competitive events.
• Analyze player performance and track development over time.
• Assess the skills of new and prospective players.
• Give constructive feedback to players, parents and Club management.
• Support Club events, camps and tournaments as needed.

Skills

Coaching badminton

Communication with parents

Education

NCCP Regional Certified badminton coach

Badminton Ontario Provincial Coaches License

Experience coaching players at provincial or national tournaments

Experience coaching junior and competitive players

Strong personal tournament results at provincial, national or international level

Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders certification

Job description

Battledore Badminton is an 8-court badminton club in Vaughan, serving players from Vaughan, Brampton, Bolton and Caledon. We train a large community of players, most of them juniors on a competitive pathway, through group training, competitive teams, and leagues and tournaments. Our goal is to develop players who compete at the provincial level and beyond.

Job Description

We’re looking for a part-time Badminton Coach to join our coaching team. You’ll lead training sessions for junior and adult players, help prepare competitive players for tournaments, and give clear, constructive feedback to players and parents.

Terms of Employment

• Part-time, evenings and weekends
• 5 to 20 hours per week, depending on availability and program needs

Pay

• $25–$30 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

Start Date

• Approximately one week after your interview, once you’ve passed an on-court skills assessment and completed onboarding training

Location

• 141 Trade Valley Dr, Vaughan, ON (North Vaughan)
• Own transportation required

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver training sessions for group programs and competitive teams
• Help plan and coordinate competitive schedules, leagues and tournament preparation
• Motivate players and prepare them for competitive events
• Analyze player performance and track development over time
• Assess the skills of new and prospective players
• Give constructive feedback to players, parents and Club management
• Support Club events, camps and tournaments as needed

Requirements

• At least 6 months of badminton coaching experience
• National or provincial competition experience as a player or coach (overseas or local)
• Comfortable coaching juniors and communicating with parents
• Works well as part of a coaching team and takes direction from senior coaches and management
• Positive, encouraging attitude on and off the court
• Reliable, punctual and professional
• Able to pass a Police Vulnerable Sector Check

Assets

• NCCP Regional Certified badminton coach
• Valid Badminton Ontario Provincial Coaches License (required to coach on court at Badminton Ontario tournaments)
• Experience coaching players at provincial or national tournaments
• Experience coaching junior and competitive players
• Strong personal tournament results at the provincial, national or international level
• Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders certification

Why Join Us

• Coach motivated, competitive players in a growing program
• Work alongside an experienced, supportive coaching team
• Opportunity to take on more hours as our programs expand