World Training Centre (WTC) Coach

The WTC Coach supports the Head Coach in delivering a high-quality, athlete-centred training programme at the BWF World Training Centre. The role contributes to daily on-court coaching, athlete development, training preparation, performance analysis and competition support. The coach works as part of a collaborative technical team and helps create a professional, disciplined and positive high-performance training environment.

• Assist the Head Coach in planning and delivering daily training sessions, including individual and group coaching as directed.
• Provide athletes with clear, constructive and technically appropriate feedback, and support technical, tactical and match-play development.
• Assist with warm-up, cool-down, recovery and other training elements, adapting activities to individual athlete needs.
• Support the development and monitoring of individual athlete training plans, observe athlete performance and provide relevant feedback to the Head Coach.
• Maintain appropriate training and athlete records, support athletes in developing professional training habits and performance behaviours, and encourage a positive, disciplined and respectful training environment.
• Assist with video and match analysis, collect and record relevant performance information, support the Head Coach in identifying technical and tactical areas for improvement, and assist with monitoring training outcomes and athlete progress.
• Assist with competition preparation and training camps, provide on-site coaching and athlete support, assist with match observation and post-match analysis, and travel with athletes or teams where required and approved.
• Participate actively in professional development, work closely with the Head Coach to develop coaching knowledge and skills, stay informed about developments in badminton coaching, sports science and performance practices, and contribute constructively to technical discussions and programme reviews.
• Work collaboratively with other Centre personnel and visiting coaches, assist with the preparation and organisation of training areas and equipment, support visiting athletes and teams in accordance with Centre procedures, and contribute to Centre programmes, camps
• Courses and other activities as required.
• Maintain high standards of professional conduct, promote athlete welfare, safeguarding and a respectful training environment, follow BWF and Centre policies relating to safeguarding, integrity and clean sport, and report any concerns through appropriate channels.

• Experience working with elite, national or international-level athletes.
• Experience in an international training or competition environment.
• Recognised badminton coaching qualification appropriate to the role.
• Strong technical understanding of badminton.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with athletes and coaches.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Key competencies: badminton coaching; technical and tactical knowledge; athlete communication; training delivery; performance observation and analysis; teamwork; adaptability; professional conduct; athlete welfare and safeguarding; continuous learning.
• Personal attributes: passionate about badminton and athlete development
• Positive, energetic and approachable
• Willing to learn and receptive to feedback
• Professional and dependable
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Comfortable working with athletes and coaches from different cultures
• Able to work flexible hours and travel when required.

• Experience with video/performance analysis.
• Relevant qualification in sports science, coaching or physical education.
• Experience in more than one badminton discipline.
• Additional language skills.

• Department: BWF World Training Centre.
• Reports to: WTC Head Coach.
• Direct reports: None.