We are looking for an experienced CEO with a professional badminton athlete background and valid badminton coaching certification. This is a hybrid leadership role that combines management, coaching, and high-level sparring.

Our academy focuses on training competitive players, including youth athletes and tournament-level students. You will be responsible for overseeing the company's overall operations while personally leading training, developing coaching standards, and elevating athlete performance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Company Management & Business Strategy

• Develop and execute the academy's long-term strategy, annual plans, and growth direction
• Build and optimize training frameworks, curriculum structures, and athlete progression systems
• Lead business development, brand marketing, and strategic partnerships (schools, clubs, sports organizations, tournaments)
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, KPIs, and day-to-day operations

2. Coaching Team Leadership

• Recruit, train, manage, and evaluate the coaching team
• Establish coaching standards, training methodologies, and teaching guidelines
• Conduct regular coaching workshops to ensure high and consistent teaching quality
• Supervise and review daily training sessions delivered by coaches

3. Professional Coaching & Sparring

• Deliver high-level badminton coaching for competitive players
• Develop training plans covering technique, footwork, physical conditioning, and tactical execution
• Provide professional sparring (on-court partner training) for advanced students
• Guide players in tournament preparation, match strategy, and performance analysis

4. Athlete Development & Parent Communication

• Create long-term development plans tailored to each athlete's level and goals
• Conduct periodic assessments and progress reports
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding training results, improvement areas, and future planning
• Support athletes mental preparation, confidence building, and sportsmanship

5. Tournament Planning & Team Operations

• Organize and lead teams to local and international competitions
• Design annual tournament schedules and training cycles
• Analyze match performance and conduct post-tournament reviews
• Ensure players receive holistic support during competitions

Job Requirements

Professional Background & Certification

• Former professional badminton athlete (National Team, Provincial Team, Professional League, or equivalent preferred)
• Possesses official coaching certification (e.g., BWF, National Sports Authority, Badminton Singapore certification, etc.)
• Must be able to coach and provide high-intensity sparring

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of badminton coaching experience
• Experience training competitive or elite youth athletes preferred
• Previous experience managing a coaching team or sports training center is a plus
• Proven track record of guiding players to regional, national, or international tournament achievements

Skill Requirements

• Strong leadership, communication, and team-management abilities
• Expertise in structured training program design
• Understanding of youth athlete psychology and competitive mindset
• Passionate about coaching and developing future badminton talent

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform advanced demonstrations and high-intensity sparring
• Ability to sustain regular on-court coaching sessions