Assistant Badminton Coach

About the Role

• Location: Pune City
• Employment Type: Full-time, On-site
• Reports to: Head Coach

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in planning and delivering daily training sessions.
• Aid in warm-ups, drills, match play practice, and skill development for players of various age groups and skill levels.
• Demonstrate proper badminton techniques.
• Provide constructive feedback to players.
• Help implement training plans aligned with the coaching philosophy.
• Monitor player fitness.
• Maintain discipline and safety standards on court.
• Support players during practice matches and tournaments.
• Coordinate training schedules.
• Maintain basic training records.
• Communicate with players and guardians as needed.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive training environment.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong foundational knowledge of badminton techniques, rules, and training methods.
• Ability to demonstrate and explain skills clearly.
• Experience in coaching, mentoring, or assisting in sports training environments, preferably in badminton or racket sports.
• Ability to manage groups of players.
• Ability to maintain discipline.
• Ability to foster a respectful, inclusive, and motivating atmosphere.
• Good physical fitness and stamina.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills for session planning, scheduling, and basic record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Prior competitive playing experience at school, club, district, or higher level is an advantage.
• Coaching certifications or formal training in sports coaching are preferred but not mandatory.
• Commitment to safeguarding, fair play, and gender-neutral, non-discriminatory coaching practices.