Head Coach

Zenith Badminton Academy; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports academy in Singapore is seeking a Head Coach to lead high-quality coaching sessions and mentor other coaches. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in coaching, strong competitive badminton skills, and the ability to manage multiple venues. This full-time role offers an attractive salary, career progression opportunities, and other benefits including annual leave and medical support. Join a supportive culture aimed at developing both players and staff.

Benefits

Attractive and stable monthly salary

Career progression opportunities

Leadership responsibility

Supportive academy culture

Continued development opportunities

Annual leave and medical benefits

Work pass application support

Qualifications

• 5+ years coaching experience, including team leadership.
• Physically fit and responsible.
• Experience with performance management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality coaching sessions across all levels.
• Supervise and mentor other coaches.
• Drive training innovation and quality.
• Support academy operations and scheduling.

Skills

Strong competitive badminton background

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Ability to manage multiple venues

Commitment to coaching quality

Education

Coaching certifications (BWF/SBA or equivalent)

Job description

🔥 Position: Head Coach

Salary: Based on experience
Employment Type: Full-time (1-year renewable contract)
Work Days: 6-day work week
Location: Multiple venues islandwide

🏸 Key Responsibilities

Coaching Excellence

• Lead and conduct high-quality coaching sessions across all levels (beginner to competitive).

• Develop structured training programmes aligned with academy standards.

• Oversee student progress, performance tracking, and competitive readiness.

Leadership & Management

• Supervise, guide, and mentor Senior and Junior Coaches.

• Conduct regular coaching evaluations and provide feedback to improve standards.

• Ensure consistency and discipline across all training venues.

Programme & Academy Development

• Drive training innovation, curriculum updates, and class quality.

• Assist management in planning tournaments, events, and holiday programmes.

• Support academy operations such as scheduling, class management, and parent communication.

HR & Administrative Collaboration

• Work closely with HR/Admin (KD) to support onboarding, performance management, and staff coordination.

• Ensure accurate attendance, leave tracking, and reporting for coaching staff.

⭐ Requirements

• Strong competitive badminton background (national/state/regional level preferred).

• Minimum 5 years coaching experience, including team leadership or programme management.

• Coaching certifications (BWF/SBA or equivalent) are an advantage.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

• Ability to manage multiple venues, schedules, and coaching teams.

• Physically fit and committed to delivering consistent coaching quality.

• Highly responsible, professional, and aligned with academy values.

🎯 What We Offer

• Attractive and stable monthly salary

• Career progression opportunities

• Leadership responsibility over coaching operations

• Supportive academy culture and management team

• Continued development opportunities and training support

• Annual leave, medical leave, and staff benefits per company policy

• Work pass application support (for foreign hires)

📝 Additional Information

• Coaching venues rotate based on class demand

• Must be available for academy events, tournaments, and workshops

• Positive attitude and teamwork mindset are essential