Badminton Senior Coach

GX Badminton Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 42,619 - 60,700; Full time

Job summary

GX Badminton Inc. in Calgary is seeking a dedicated badminton coach for a permanent, full-time role focused on high-level athlete development and competition preparation.

You will deliver structured sessions, follow the club’s training methodology and guide athletes through regional to international events. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of coaching experience, a BWF Level 1 certification, and willingness to travel for competitions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of badminton coaching experience in structured competitive training.
• BWF Level 1 Coach Certification or higher.
• Experience coaching athletes in international tournaments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality badminton coaching to athletes of various competitive levels following the club’s training methodology.
• Plan, develop and implement structured technical, tactical, physical and match preparation training sessions.
• Prepare athletes for regional, provincial, national and international badminton competitions.
• Analyze athletes’ performance and provide individualized coaching, technical instruction and performance improvement plans.
• Observe and evaluate prospective athletes’ skills and recommend appropriate training groups.
• Assist the Head Coach in implementing seasonal training plans and competition schedules.
• Assist in organizing badminton tournaments, training camps and athlete development activities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior coaches during training sessions and share coaching best practices.
• Participate in coaching clinics, professional development activities and team meetings.
• Support athletes during tournaments, including match coaching and performance evaluation.
• Promote a positive, safe and professional training environment while maintaining high coaching standards.

Skills

Coaching

Athlete development

Travel flexibility

Education

Secondary School Graduation Certificate

Job description

Volunteer Experience · Work Experience · Work & Career

Education Requirement: Secondary School Graduation Certificate

Term of Employment: Permanent Position, Full time

Wages: $37.50 per hour, 35 hours per week

Work Setting: Badminton training facility in an urban area

Job Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality badminton coaching to athletes of various competitive levels following the club’s training methodology.
• Plan, develop and implement structured technical, tactical, physical and match preparation training sessions.
• Prepare athletes for regional, provincial, national and international badminton competitions.
• Analyze athletes’ performance and provide individualized coaching, technical instruction and performance improvement plans.
• Observe and evaluate prospective athletes’ skills and recommend appropriate training groups.
• Assist the Head Coach in implementing seasonal training plans and competition schedules.
• Assist in organizing badminton tournaments, training camps and athlete development activities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior coaches during training sessions and share coaching best practices.
• Participate in coaching clinics, professional development activities and team meetings.
• Support athletes during tournaments, including match coaching and performance evaluation.
• Promote a positive, safe and professional training environment while maintaining high coaching standards.

Experience Required:

• Minimum 3 years of badminton coaching experience, including experience coaching athletes in structured competitive training programs.
• Badminton World Federation (BWF) Level 1 Coach Certification or higher.
• Experience participating in international badminton tournaments as an athlete and/or coaching competitive athletes participating in international tournaments.

Personal Suitability:

• Strong knowledge of competitive badminton techniques and tactics.
• Ability to motivate and develop athletes in a high-performance environment.
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours as required for competitions or peak training seasons.