U17 State Team Coach

INTRODUCTION:

The U17 National Championships are being held in Elphin Sports Centre, Racecourse Cres, Launceston, Tasmania 7250 from 26 Sep to 02 Oct 2026.

We are seeking a coach for the U17 State Team. An honorarium of $1000 is paid for the training provided up until the team departure with a further $600 honorarium being paid for the week of the National Championships. Airfare and Accommodation costs are covered.

REQUIREMENTS:

Be a qualified and registered coach. Preferred level is BWF Level 1 but a Foundation Coaching qualification may be considered. It is a requirement of Badminton Australia that all State Team coaches attending the National Championships in 2026 have this minimum qualification.

A Working with Children check is required (all registered coaches should have a current card)

Participate in the team selection process. This includes attending any trials and tournaments leading into the announcement of the team.

Once the team has been selected, a minimum of 8 to 10 training sessions must be planned and implemented. A schedule must be provided to players, Manager and to the Badminton WA Board.

Ensure players enter into Badminton WA tournaments leading up to the Championships and pair team members in doubles and mixed doubles events in these tournaments.

Attend tournaments and provide coaching advice to team members.

Rank players and report rankings to BA upon request.

Needs to work closely with, and support, the team manager both prior to and during the Championships.

Coach all players whilst at the event both in the Teams and Individual event.

Select teams to participate in event matches in a fair way to achieve best results .

Assist with driving team vehicles at the event, if required.

Produce a final report within two weeks of the Championships.

Please Note: The Badminton WA Board may seek further applications after the nomination period has closed.