Junior Badminton Coach

Maidan Sports; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 180,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Maidan Sports in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, invites applications for a full-time Junior Badminton Coach to plan and lead training sessions for players of varied ages and abilities. The role emphasizes fundamental techniques, fitness, and game awareness while upholding sportsmanship and safety.

Responsibilities include demonstrating drills, supervising practice, giving constructive feedback, organizing matches, maintaining equipment, and coordinating with players and guardians on schedules and

Qualifications

• Strong badminton fundamentals and drills for juniors.
• Ability to plan structured practice sessions for skill development.
• Effective communication to instruct players and guardians.
• Create inclusive, safe training environment; injury prevention.
• Prior experience as player or assistant coach; certifications advantageous.
• Willingness to learn from senior coaches and follow academy schedules.
• Basic administrative skills: attendance, event organization, logistics.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and tournament days.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting badminton training sessions for players of different age groups and skill levels.
• Demonstrate drills, supervise practice, provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive training environment.
• Support senior coaches and help organize matches and tournaments.
• Maintain equipment and communicate with players/guardians about schedules and progress.

Skills

Badminton fundamentals

Structured practice planning

Effective communication

Inclusive coaching

Motivation and feedback

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Event coordination

Education

Coaching certifications (advantage)

Job description

Company Description

Maidan Sports is driven by a team of passionate individuals focused on bringing sports and wellness into the center of community life. Originating as a sports asset management company, Maidan Sports has experience in managing conventional sports venues and creating engaging spaces for active lifestyles. The organization is committed to making meaningful, incremental improvements in busy communities through accessible sports programs. Maidan Sports strives to support the people it serves in leading complete, fulfilling lives through regular physical activity and structured coaching.

Role Description

The Junior Badminton Coach is a full-time, on-site role based in Thiruvananthapuram. The coach will assist in planning and conducting badminton training sessions for players of different age groups and skill levels, focusing on fundamental techniques, fitness, and game awareness. Daily responsibilities include demonstrating drills, supervising practice, providing constructive feedback, and ensuring a safe, inclusive, and encouraging training environment. The role also involves supporting senior coaches, helping organize matches and tournaments, maintaining equipment, and communicating with players and guardians about schedules and progress. The Junior Badminton Coach is expected to uphold Maidan Sports’ values by promoting sportsmanship, discipline, and overall well-being.

Qualifications

• Strong badminton fundamentals, including knowledge of rules, basic techniques, and training drills suitable for juniors.
• Ability to plan and conduct structured practice sessions, focusing on skill development, conditioning, and match readiness.
• Effective communication skills to instruct, motivate, and give clear feedback to players and to interact professionally with guardians.
• Capacity to create an inclusive, respectful, and safe training environment, with attention to player well-being and injury prevention.
• Prior experience as a player or assistant coach at school, academy, or club level; formal coaching certifications are an advantage.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn from senior coaches and follow academy guidelines and schedules.
• Basic administrative skills, such as maintaining attendance, assisting with event organization, and coordinating session logistics.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and tournament days as required by training and competition schedules.