Junior Team Assistant Coach II at Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN)

The Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) is the official national governing body responsible for the administration, development, and promotion of badminton in Nigeria. Founded in 1998, it operates under the auspices of the National Sports Commission and is affiliated with the Badminton Confederation of Africa (BCA) and the Badminton World Federation (BWF)  

• 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.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and written Applications to: info@badmintonnigeria.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.