We are seeking a highly skilled and enthusiastic Badminton Coach to join our team at Eton College. As a Badminton Coach, you will play a crucial role in supporting the College's teaching staff and delivering high-quality coaching to our pupils.

• Support the College's teaching staff in delivering badminton coaching programs
• Coach pupils badminton to a high level, focusing on technical skill development and game strategy
• Plan and deliver coaching sessions and activities, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for all participants
• Assist with and run practice sessions, providing feedback and guidance to pupils
• Develop and discuss tactics and strategies for both individual and team play, promoting a culture of excellence and sportsmanship
• Research and implement innovative coaching methods and techniques, staying up-to-date with best practices in the field
• Provide feedback and guidance on players' performance, physical and technical skill, and mental attitude
• Foster a positive and inclusive team environment, promoting good sportsmanship and resolving conflicts in a timely and professional manner
• Lend support to enhance badminton provision across all age groups, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging experience for all pupils
• Ensure pupils train to a high level of health and safety at all times, adhering to College policies and procedures
• Commit to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, recognizing the value of a diverse and inclusive team environment

• A strong background in playing/coaching badminton to a high level, with a proven track record of success
• An understanding and commitment to the highest levels of pupil welfare, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all participants
• A passion for badminton, with a desire to share knowledge and expertise with others
• An understanding and commitment to the aims and ethos of sport at Eton College, recognizing the importance of excellence and sportsmanship
• An enthusiasm for developing students' games, with a focus on technical skill development and game strategy
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to plan and deliver coaching sessions and activities
• An appreciation of the need for flexibility and patience when coaching, recognizing the importance of creating a supportive and inclusive environment
• The ability to work with a variety of age groups, adapting coaching methods and techniques to meet the needs of each group
• Confidence to work alongside Eton staff to assist with coaching and upskilling teachers, promoting a culture of collaboration and excellence

Eton College is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and difference. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to, reference checks with past employers, an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (including Barred List information), an online search, and, where applicable, Prohibition checks.