Badminton Coach

Eton College have a strong tradition across a wide variety of sports and aims to provide the opportunity for all pupils to learn to play each sport and improving to the best of their abilities, so sport can remain a pleasure for life. We are committed to delivering opportunities for players to compete at the very highest level their sports can offer.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Badminton Coach with a passion for badminton to support with badminton coaching. The appointed coach will be a central figure in achieving the aforementioned aims by providing coaching and support of the highest quality, both personally and as part of the School's wider coaching team.

If you are able to motivate and inspire players to reach their full potential we would be keen to hear from you. Eton College prides itself on a warm and friendly community, where staff our valued and all play a part in the College's future.,

• Support the College's teaching staff, who predominantly run our badminton coaching programme;


• Coach pupils badminton to a high level;


• Plan and deliver coaching sessions and activities;


• Assist with and run practice sessions;


• Develop and discuss tactics and strategies for both individual and team play;


• Research good practice of innovative and successful coaching;


• Provide feedback and give advice on players' performance, physical and technical skill;


• Advise players on how to keep up a positive mental attitude and discipline, inspiring confidence and self-being;


• Fostering good sportsmanship in all team players, resolving disputes, and addressing any bad behaviour in a timely manner;


• Lend support to enhance badminton provision across all age groups;


• Ensure pupils train to a high level of health and safety at all times;


• Commitment and promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion;


• All positions at Eton are classed as 'regulated activity' as per the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 guidance, therefore a good understanding of safeguarding procedures is essential;


• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, including by not limited to, completing safeguarding training as required, and ensuring any safeguarding updates issued by the College are read and understood;


• Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality.
  
  To be successful in the role, the candidate should be able to demonstrate:


• A strong background in playing/coaching badminton to a high level;


• An understanding and commitment to the highest levels of pupil welfare;


• A passion for badminton;


• An understanding and commitment to the aims and ethos of sport at Eton;


• An enthusiasm for the opportunity to develop students' games;


• An interest in a career within teaching or education is desirable;


• Excellent organisational skills;


• An appreciation of the need for flexibility and patience when coaching;


• The ability to work with a variety of age groups;


• Confidence to work alongside Eton staff to assist with coaching and upskilling teachers.
  
  Working Hours


• This is a permanent casual role, and therefore the College is under no obligation to provide work or a minimum number of set hours each week. However, it is anticipated that the required hours will be Mondays and Wednesdays 6.00pm - 7.30pm. As a member of casual staff, requirements for any services will depend on a varying level of demand. Hours will only be paid that have been actually worked. Exact hours will be discussed and agreed with you by the Director of School Sport.


• The hourly rate for the role is of £35 per hour and the holiday pay will be calculated with reference to an entitlement of 5.6 weeks per annum (inclusive of bank holidays)., Eton College offers a wide range of benefits, including a generous pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free or heavily discounted access to the College's sport and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses.