Volunteer Badminton Coach

National Athletics Academy is looking for a Volunteer Youth Badminton Coach to join our youth sports programming and help deliver fun, engaging, and skill-focused badminton sessions for children aged 5–17 years.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children, has a passion for badminton, and wants to gain practical coaching and leadership experience in a community sports environment.

🏸 PROGRAM SCHEDULE

October 22 – November 13

Thursdays & Fridays | 5:45 PM – 7:15 PM

November 17 – December 10

Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5:45 PM – 7:15 PM

Availability Requirement:

Full availability for the scheduled days and times is required. The selected volunteer should be able to attend the entire 1.5-hour session on each scheduled day.

Applicants should confirm their availability for both schedule periods when applying.

YOUR ROLE

As a Volunteer Youth Badminton Coach, you will help create a positive and enjoyable learning environment while introducing young players to the fundamentals of badminton.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading structured and engaging badminton sessions for children aged 5–17.
• Teaching basic badminton techniques, including grip, serving, footwork, strokes, and court movement.
• Planning age-appropriate drills, games, and activities.
• Helping children develop coordination, confidence, and fundamental sports skills.
• Providing positive encouragement and constructive feedback.
• Maintaining a safe, respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment.
• Supervising children throughout training sessions.
• Encouraging teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, and respect.
• Working with other coaches and program staff to deliver an organized program.
• Assisting with setup, equipment organization, and other program-related activities as required.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

You may be a great fit if you:

• Enjoy working with children aged 5–17.
• Have knowledge or experience in badminton.
• Have previous coaching, teaching, mentoring, or youth sports experience — an asset, but not required.
• Are patient, positive, responsible, and dependable.
• Can communicate clearly with children and encourage participation.
• Are comfortable leading groups of young participants.
• Have a genuine interest in helping children develop healthy and active lifestyles.
• Are willing to learn and develop your coaching skills.

Previous formal coaching experience is not mandatory. Training, guidance, and support will be provided to suitable volunteers.

WHAT YOU GAIN

Volunteering with National Athletics Academy is more than helping run a sports session. It is an opportunity to build valuable experience while making a positive impact on young athletes.

Volunteers can:

• Gain hands-on experience coaching children and youth.
• Develop leadership, communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Build practical experience in badminton and community sports programming.
• Work alongside other coaches and sports professionals.
• Develop confidence in leading groups and delivering structured activities.
• Help children improve their physical skills, coordination, confidence, and enjoyment of sport.
• Gain valuable volunteer experience for your resume, education, or future career opportunities.
• Participate in applicable coaching development and certification opportunities.

COMMITMENT

This position requires a commitment to the full scheduled session on each applicable coaching day.

October 22 – November 13:

Thursday & Friday, 5:45 PM – 7:15 PM

November 17 – December 10:

Tuesday & Thursday, 5:45 PM – 7:15 PM

Please apply only if you can commit to the scheduled days and the complete session times.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should send:

1. Resume

2. Brief cover letter

3. Confirmation of availability for the complete schedule

Please email your application to:

info@nationalathletics.ca

Subject: Volunteer Youth Badminton Coach

In your cover letter, please confirm that you are available for the full scheduled program from October 22 to December 10, including both schedule periods.

JOIN THE NAA TEAM

Help us create a positive sporting experience for children in our community while developing your own coaching and leadership skills.

National Athletics Academy Inc.

Regina, Saskatchewan