We're Hiring

Assistant Badminton Coach 

Posting Date: April 3rd, 2023

Anticipated start date: June, 2023

About us:

Vancouver Racquets Club (VRC) is a member-driven, not-for-profit badminton, squash and fitness club located in Vancouver, British Columbia. Our total membership currently exceeds 1000 active, diverse, and enthusiastic members.

Read more about VRC’s history and mission HERE

About this Opportunity:

As the Assistant to the Head Pro, you will work closely with the coaching staff and VRC management team. You will be offering professional services related to badminton such as lessons, group training, and skills development. These services will primarily be targeted towards the needs of our members and secondly, to serve the needs of the greater badminton community.

For the successful applicant, this is an opportunity to develop a program along side with the Head Pro, with a focus on grassroots development to national level athletes while ensuring there are exemplary coaching services available to all demographics.

Responsibilities:

• Create, grow and maintain comprehensive grassroots development services, through coaching, mentorship and skill development
• Foster the growth of badminton within the club and community by offering a portfolio of diverse and inclusive professional services to all  members and non-members that actively develops participant skills
• Promote the value of VRC membership
• Act as a positive role model and ambassador of VRC
• Lead Group lessons from Beginners to Advanced levels for Juniors/Adults
• Provide private lessons to members who wish to partake 
• Provide regular reports relevant to the above services, as requested by Management and Head Pro. 

Qualifications:

• Minimum NCCP certified Competition Regional level (formerly Level 1) or equivalent, or higher level preferred
• Have domestic ID/International passport for travel when necessary
• Exceptional administrative and organizational skills
• Proven leadership and development skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Adequate computer skills to use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and to learn new systems
• Passion for badminton and the desire to grow the sport
• Eligibility to work in Canada 

Remuneration

• Remuneration and terms and conditions of the position will be discussed.  

How to Apply

Your resume along with a cover letter (mandatory) must be sent to info@flyingbadminton.com and cc: vrcapplications@gmail.com by Friday April 28th, 2023.  

We thank all who apply, however only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Vancouver Racquets Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind.