– Badminton Coach (Female Preferred)

Position: Badminton Coach

Department: Sports & Physical Education

Location: Good Shepherd International School (GSIS), Ooty

Reporting To: Head of Sports / Activities Director

Employment Type: Full-Time / Residential (if applicable)

Role Overview

Good Shepherd International School (GSIS), a leading international residential school offering IB, IGCSE, ICSE & ISC curricula, is seeking a dedicated and physically fit Badminton Coach to develop student athletes, promote sporting excellence, and support holistic student development.

The ideal candidate will be energetic, disciplined, and capable of coaching students across age groups, while maintaining high standards of safety, professionalism, and student engagement.

(Female candidates are preferred to support boarding and student welfare requirements.)

Key Responsibilities

Coaching & Training

- Plan and conduct structured badminton coaching sessions for beginners to advanced-level students

- Develop technical skills, fitness, agility, and match strategies

- Identify and nurture talented players for inter-school and competitive tournaments

- Design age-appropriate training programs aligned with student fitness levels

Competition & Performance

- Prepare teams for inter-house, inter-school, district, and state-level competitions

- Conduct regular performance assessments and provide constructive feedback

- Track student progress and maintain basic training records

Student Development & Discipline

- Promote sportsmanship, discipline, teamwork, and resilience

- Support the overall physical and mental well-being of students

- Act as a positive role model for students in behaviour and professionalism

Safety & Compliance





- Ensure safety standards during training and matches

- Follow school safeguarding, child protection, and POCSO guidelines

- Maintain equipment and ensure proper use of sports facilities

Boarding & School Life

- Support residential sports programs and evening practice sessions

- Coordinate with boarding and academic teams for student schedules

- Participate in school sports events, camps, and activity programs

Candidate Profile

Essential Requirements

- Certification or formal training in Badminton coaching

- Prior experience coaching school or academy-level players

- Strong technical knowledge of badminton rules, techniques, and match play

- Physically fit and energetic, capable of active on-court coaching

- Ability to motivate and manage students across age groups

- Strong discipline, reliability, and skilled conduct

Preferred Criteria

- Female candidates preferred (for boarding and student support requirements)

- Experience in residential / international school environment

- Experience preparing teams for competitive tournaments

- Ability to handle both recreational and high-performance training

- Basic first-aid / sports injury management knowledge

Age & Fitness Requirement

- Candidates should be physically strong, active, and capable of intensive on-court training.

- Preference for candidates below 50 years, in line with the physical demands of the role

Personal Attributes
- Energetic and enthusiastic

- Patient and student-focused

- Disciplined and structured

- Strong role-model presence

- Team-oriented and collaborative

How to Apply

Interested candidates may apply by sending their updated resume to: [email protected]

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further stages of the recruitment process.

📌 Badminton -Female Coach (Ooty)
🏢 Good Shepherd International School
📍 Ooty