Head Coach Badminton

Competitive Pay:

• $4000 - $5000 annual, Seasonal February – May (13-14 weeks) Part-time: Approx. 15 hours per week (afternoons, evenings, and some weekends to accommodate game and practice schedules).

Location:

• Conveniently located on-site in Richmond, CA (with occasional travel for away games).
• At Making Waves Academy, we don't just play the game—we build the future.
• Our athletic programs are designed to inspire leadership, foster teamwork, and drive academic excellence.
• As a Head Coach, you will be at the center of this mission, transforming potential into performance and shaping the next generation of student-athletes.
• You’ll create a competitive yet deeply supportive environment where sportsmanship and character matter just as much as the scoreboard.
• If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact on our community, let’s win together!
• What you’ll be doing...
• As our Head Coach, you will mentor student-athletes, manage game-day logistics, and collaborate with the Athletic Director to ensure a seamless, high-impact athletic experience.
• Design and execute dynamic practice plans focused on fundamental skills, strategy, and conditioning.
• Provide clear, constructive feedback to unlock individual and team performance.
• Adapt your coaching style to meet diverse learning styles and skill levels.
• Lead the team during games, modeling flawless sportsmanship and positive behavior for players, officials, and fans.
• Supervise and align junior varsity (JV) and assistant coaches with overall program goals.
• Partner with the Athletic Director to manage league schedules, equipment, uniforms, and facility prep.
• Foster a supportive team culture rooted in respect, discipline, and academic achievement.
• What we’re looking for... High school diploma / GED and 3+ years of high school coaching experience OR experience coaching community youth sports OR prior participation in organized competitive athletics (high school level or above). CIF-approved coaching education certificate.
• Current First Aid & CPR / AED certification. Ability to lift and move team equipment bags, water coolers, and training gear (up to 40 lbs); agility to move quickly across gyms, turf, and fields; and stamina to sustain high energy during outdoor afternoon practices and evening games. Ability to pass a criminal background check via Live Scan (fingerprints) and a standard Tuberculosis (TB) screen.
• Ready to coach?

Apply today and help our students make waves!

• Equal Employment Opportunity Making Waves Academy is an equal opportunity employer.
• We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
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