Location: Surrey, BC, Canada
Employment: Full Time or Contractor

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Head Coach to spearhead the development and delivery of the Club’s badminton training programs, from the ground up. You will be responsible for the end-to-end establishment of the Club’s badminton training and coaching operations: designing, implementing, overseeing, and continuously refining training programs for players of all ages, skill levels, and competitive ambitions across the entire competitive spectrum.

Working directly with Club Management, you will inherit some existing structures while building new systems, standards, and processes necessary to elevate and scale the Club’s long-term coaching operations. This includes coordinating the recruitment, mentorship, scheduling, and supervision of assistant coaches and Partnered Athletes; providing regular feedback and development direction to athletes and staff; and contributing to program planning, staffing strategy, resource allocation, and financial tracking.

This role requires more than technical coaching expertise. It demands leadership, structure, foresight, and operational rigor. You will be expected to establish sustainable systems, clear standards, and a disciplined coaching culture that ensures consistency, accountability, and excellence as the Club continues to grow.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with exceptional coaching and communication skills, a track record of developing athletes and coaches, and a fundamental belief in the importance of fostering a positive, disciplined, and highly productive training environment.

As a Head Coach, your responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

DUTIES

Program Architecture & Curriculum Development

• Develop, document, and maintain the Club’s coaching philosophy and standardized training methodology, including technical, tactical, physical, and mental development frameworks, swing mechanics, movement patterns, footwork systems, and athlete progression models.
• Design, implement, and continuously refine structured training programs and long-term curriculum across all ages, skill levels, and development pathways using measurable learning objectives, progression milestones, athlete retention, performance outcomes, and program feedback.

On-Court Coaching & Training Delivery

• Deliver high-quality on-court coaching across all ages and skill levels, from recreational and developmental to competitive and high-performance athletes.
• Conduct private, semi-private, and group training sessions tailored to athletes’ individual abilities, goals, and development needs.

Athlete Development & Performance

• Regularly assess athletes through structured evaluations, match analysis, and technical reviews to identify strengths, weaknesses, and growth opportunities, while providing individualized development plans and supporting goal setting.
• Prepare athletes for competition through tactical analysis, match strategy, mental preparation, and competition-specific training, while providing in-competition coaching support at tournaments when required.

Coaching Leadership & Quality Assurance

• Recruit, onboard, mentor, schedule, and supervise coaches who align with the Club’s standards, ensuring consistent implementation of the Club’s coaching philosophy and methodology.
• Audit training delivery and implement quality-control systems through session reviews, coach evaluations, standardization meetings, and performance feedback to maintain coaching quality, professionalism, athlete engagement, and discipline.

Operations, Planning & Resource Management

• Forecast staffing needs and support scheduling, resource allocation, and operational planning in alignment with program growth, athlete enrollment, seasonal demand, and facility usage.
• Collaborate with Club Management, Partnered Athletes, guest coaches, and external resources while maintaining safe, organized, and fully operational coaching spaces, equipment, and training resources to support strategic growth and uninterrupted program delivery.

Culture, Communication & Club Representation

• Foster a disciplined, safe, inclusive, and motivating training environment that promotes accountability, respect, sportsmanship, punctuality, and continuous growth.
• Maintain professional communication with athletes, parents, coaches, and Club Management while serving as a visible ambassador for the Club in competitions, partnerships, community events, and professional networks.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Obtain and maintain insurance, at a minimum:
  • Commercial General Liability Insurance with coverage of not less than $5,000,000 per occurrence, including coverage for bodily injury, property damage, injury to participants, and liability arising from sports coaching, instruction, training, competitions, camps, clinics, and related activities; and
  • Professional Liability / Errors and Omissions Insurance with coverage of not less than $2,000,000 per claim, covering claims arising from the Contractor’s coaching, instruction, athlete assessment, training program development, professional advice, supervision, and other Services performed under this Agreement.
• Obtain and maintain an active Badminton BC Coach Membership.
• A minimum of 7 years experience in coaching Badminton.
• Robust understanding of the sport’s history and evolution of training methodologies.
• Excellent time management skills, critical thinking, and ability to prioritize tasks optimally.
• Growth focused mindset and good perspective taking skills for customers and developing athletes.
• Initiative and forward thinking to effectively plan for the future, anticipate issues, and implement changes.
• Clear communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

BENEFICIAL ASSETS

• Previous competitive experience at the Provincial, National or International level.
• Genuine love for badminton and teaching.
• An ambitious drive to grow the local badminton community.
• An enthusiasm for healthy, friendly competition in sports.
• Experience stringing badminton, tennis, and squash racquets.
• Experience working in sport or athletic development, retail, hospitality and/or education.
• Education background in Sports Science, Kinesiology, or Sports Psychology.

COMPENSATION

We offer a competitive salary of CAD$87,000.00 ($41.82/hour) – $175,000.00 ($84.13/hour). This role is also eligible for a discretionary bonus and additional benefits, which together make up the total compensation package, in line with our company’s philosophy to recognize and reward employee contributions.

If you are ready to spearhead an ambitious program and work with a passionate team of badminton enthusiasts, we want to hear from you! Apply now and unleash your love for badminton here with us at Smash Champs!