Description du poste
**About Ontario Badminton Academy**
Ontario Badminton Academy (OBA) is a badminton training facility located in Markham, Ontario. We offer competitive team training, recreational programs and individual coaching for players of different ages and skill levels.
We are seeking experienced badminton coaches to deliver structured training programs, develop athletes' technical and tactical skills, and prepare players for competitive badminton tournaments.
**Key Responsibilities**
* Plan, develop and implement badminton training and practice sessions for athletes at different competitive levels.
* Provide technical instruction in badminton footwork, stroke techniques, court movement, shot selection and tactical skills.
* Develop athletes' match strategies, physical conditioning and competitive readiness through structured individual and group training.
* Motivate and prepare athletes or teams for local, regional, provincial and national badminton competitions.
* Analyze and evaluate athletes' performance, identify areas for improvement and adjust training programs accordingly.
* Observe and evaluate prospective athletes' skills and performance to determine appropriate training placement and development needs.
* Coordinate competitive training programs, practice schedules and tournament preparation with other coaches.
* Monitor athletes' development and provide constructive feedback to athletes and parents or guardians.
* Participate in coaching clinic instruction and specialized badminton training sessions.
* Present materials at coaching conferences or symposiums.
* Participate in local and regional badminton competitions and sporting events.
**Qualifications and Experience**
**Education**
* Secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience.
**Experience**
* Minimum 3 years of relevant badminton coaching experience, including experience coaching competitive athletes.
**Required Skills and Qualifications**
* Strong knowledge of badminton techniques, tactics, rules and competitive training methods.
* Ability to plan and deliver structured individual and group badminton training sessions.
* Experience assessing athlete performance and adapting training programs to support athlete development.
* Experience preparing athletes for organized badminton competitions.
* Strong communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other coaches.
* Availability to work evenings and weekends.
**Preferred Qualifications**
* Previous competitive badminton playing experience at the provincial, national or international level.
* Experience coaching athletes competing in provincial or national badminton tournaments.
* Recognized badminton coaching certification or relevant coach-development training.
* Experience coordinating competitive training programs and supporting long-term athlete development.
**Work Environment and Conditions**
* Work is performed on-site at Ontario Badminton Ac