Badminton Instructor/Coordinator

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary club membership

Discounted services

Higher commission for certified

Job summary

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness – Illinois Center in Chicago is seeking a Badminton Instructor/Coordinator to join our community club. The role offers 10–15 hours per week with a flexible schedule including weekends, and sessions currently on Monday evenings and Saturday afternoons.

You will teach private and group lessons, run year‑round programs, and help grow the badminton community at the club. Candidates should be comfortable with all ages, possess strong organizational and communication skills,

Qualifications

• Able to instruct badminton players in basics, strategy, shot selection and court awareness.
• Strong organizational skills and effective communication with members.
• Willing to work daytime, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Teach private and group badminton lessons from beginner to advanced levels.
• Assist with Open Play and ensure fair playing time for all.
• Develop year-round programs to enhance players’ skills and knowledge.
• Organize and officiate tournaments and mixers.
• Support membership team in growing the badminton community at the club.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Coaching

Player development

Relationship building

Job description

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness - Illinois Center (LSF) is Chicago's #1 Destination for Sport, Fitness & Fun. Located in the east Loop area next to the Lakeshore East community at 211 N. Stetson Avenue. Illinois Center is 90,000 square feet and seven stories tall. We are currently seeking a Badminton Instructor/Coordinator. Must be available to work a flexible schedule including weekends. The club hours are 6 am to 9 pm on weekdays and 7 am to 5 pm on weekends. The position requires 10 - 15 hours per week based on the number of lessons and programming scheduled. Candidate must be a United States citizen and live in the Chicago area. The current sessions are Monday evening and Saturday afternoon.

Responsibilities

• Teach private and group lessons from beginner to advanced level players.
• Assist with Organized Open Play throughout the week. Making sure everyone is getting fair playing time
• Run programs throughout the year that will help players develop more skill and knowledge of the sport
• Help organize and officiate tournaments and mixers throughout the year
• Assist the membership team with growing the Badminton community at the club.

Requirements

• Be able to work daytime, evenings, and weekends
• Be willing to work up to 15 hours a week
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and reach
• Comfortable working with all different age groups and able to build positive relationships with the members
• Friendly, outgoing, energetic, positive attitude
• Have exceptional organizational skills, time management, and communication
• Able to instruct Badminton players in the basics of the game, strategy, shot selection and court awareness
• Have a strong knowledge of the rules and regulations of Badminton

Preferred but not Required

• Obtain Badminton Coaching certification through the International Badminton Federation (IBF), within 6 months of being hired

Compensation

• Hourly wage for supervising open play sessions and commission for teaching lessons
• Certified instructors have a higher commission rate
• Complimentary club membership and discounted services