Department: Athletics
Reports To: Director of Athletics
Employment Type: Contract, renewed annually
Salary: Yearly stipend
Expected Work Term: Ongoing, starting immediately
Summary of the role
The UKC Athletics Department is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to lead our varsity badminton program as Head Coach. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for badminton, a commitment to the development of student-athletes and the ability to foster a positive and inclusive team culture both on and off the court. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student-athletes while contributing to the overall success of the athletics program.
Responsibilities and Expectations
- Promote academic success, sportsmanship and character development.
- Communicate clearly and consistently regarding team expectations, accountability and feedback, fostering an environment of trust and openness.
- Co-create and sustain a positive, inclusive team culture with student-athletes, including the development of shared team values and expectations.
- Plan and lead practices that meet the needs of both small and large group sessions.
- Provide individualized instruction and feedback to student-athletes.
- Prepare tournament strategies, including scouting reports and player evaluations.
- Lead team meetings, film sessions and other program activities.
- Work with the Athletics Department to manage team logistics, scheduling, travel, equipment inventory and budgeting; and collaborate with school administrators.
- Uphold all institutional and league policies, rules and regulations.
- Develop and maintain a thoughtful recruitment and player development strategy to support competitive success.
- Support fundraising initiatives and engage alumni with the Athletics Department.
- Monitor and support student-athletes in their academic progress.
- Recruit, supervise and support assistant coaching staff.
- Be available to work evenings and weekends during the academic year.
Education and Experience
- Post-secondary degree required.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience coaching as an Assistant or Head Coach with a proven track record of success. Coaching experience at a post-secondary institution would be considered an asset. Previous experience coaching both men’s and women’s sport considered an asset.
- Proof of NCCP Competition Introduction certification and commitment to obtain increased coaching education and upgrades upon hire. Provide NCCP # in application.
- CPR/First Aid or willingness to obtain upon hire.
- Experience as a varsity athlete or working experience in an Athletics Department considered an asset.
Application Deadline May 8, 2026
Please submit to:
Pethrona.Russell@ukings.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The University of King’s College is committed to diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion. We encourage and welcome applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons with a disability, racialized persons, including persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversification of our community.