Junior Team Assistant Coach I at Badminton Federation of Nigeria

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The coaches are responsible for discovering talents, developing skills, techniques, and strategies through designed training sessions, physical conditioning, and performance analysis.
• They must create a safe, supportive environment, provide constructive feedback to the Board of the Federation, and prepare players for competitions within and outside Nigeria.
• Key duties include planning, mentoring, and ensuring adherence to safety regulations.

Training & Instruction:

• Skill Development: Teaching and improving fundamental skills, including proper grip, serving, footwork, and strokes (e.g., clears, drops, smashes).
• Tactical Training: Developing game strategies, such as creating court space, recognizing opponent weaknesses, and creating specific singles or doubles match plans.
• Session Planning: Designing and implementing daily practice plans, drills, and structured training programs taking into consideration new rules and regulations.

Player Performance & Development:

• Individualized Coaching: Creating personalized development plans tailored to a player's unique skill level, goals, and needs.
• Performance Analysis: Evaluating player performance through observation and video analysis to identify areas for improvement..
• Physical Conditioning: Designing, conducting, or overseeing strength, endurance, agility, and flexibility exercises.

Competition Preparation & Management:

• Tournament Preparation: Mentoring players, analysing opponents, and ensuring they are mentally and physically prepared for competitive events.
• In-Match Coaching: Providing tactical advice and motivation during matches.
• Logistics & Scheduling: Organizing participation in tournaments, matches, and training camps.

Safety, Ethics, and Administration:

• Safety Management: Ensuring a safe training environment and minimizing injury risks. Advise and constantly educate players on anti-doping.
• Mentorship: Fostering a positive, inclusive environment, promoting good sportsmanship, and ensuring fair treatment for all players.
• Administration: Keeping records of training progress, attendance, and player performance analysis.

Coach Development (Advanced Roles):

• Coach Mentorship: Training and supervising assistant coaches and developing coaching.

REQUIREMENTS

Key Qualifications and Certifications

• Coaching Certifications: BWF (Badminton World Federation) Coach Education Levels 1, 2, or higher are preferred, or national governing body certifications (e.g., National Institute for Sports).
• Education requirement: Minimum of secondary school certificate and must be computer literate, additional qualification will be an added advantage.

Ethical Requirements

• Adherence to a code of conduct focusing on fair treatment, professional standards, and maintaining a safe learning environment.

Technical Knowledge and Experience

• Playing Experience: Must have represented a state at national competition. Represented the country at any international level will be an added advantage.
• Coaching Experience: Minimum of 5 years experience at both state or national. Prior experience in planning and delivering group or individual training sessions is an added advantage.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of badminton-specific skills, including footwork, grip, strokes, and tactical game planning.

Core Skills and Abilities

• Communication & Mentoring: Excellent interpersonal skills to work with players, parents, and other staff.
• Analytical Ability: Skill in using video analysis tools to enhance player performance.
• Planning: Ability to create both short-term training sessions and long-term annual training plans.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work whenever needed.

Maximum Age

• Must not be above 55 years of age at the time of this application