Become a full-time talent coach in badminton – and get a unique chance to make a difference and shape talent development in Southern Jutland.
Are you passionate about badminton and passionate about developing young talents in attractive youth environments? Do you want to be a key player in a ground-breaking project that strengthens talent development and cooperation across clubs, municipalities and associations? Then this newly created position as Talent Trainer in Southern Jutland is your chance to make a difference!
About the position
As a Talent coach, you will be at the forefront of developing strong club and talent environments in Haderslev, Aabenraa and Dybbøl Badminton Club. You will be a key figure in ensuring the clubs growth through quality youth and talent training as well as promoting cooperation across the region. Your work will also include establishing a solid talent transition program for Badminton Denmark’s Talentcenter South and strengthening coaching skills in the badminton clubs in Southern Jutland.
Your main areas of responsibility:
- Training: Create attractive and developing club training environments for children and young players at different levels and through joint training across the board.
- Talent development: Establish a strong transition program that lifts players from club level to Talentcenter Syd.
- Club development: Help the clubs strengthen their sporting setup, including strategic partnerships with the municipalities.
- Coach development: Be a mentor and sparring partner for other coaches and build networks that strengthen the entire region’s training environment.
- Innovative measures: Plan and execute school courses and other initiatives that can make badminton even more accessible and attractive.
We are looking for you who:
- Has solid experience as a badminton coach for youth players at various levels
- Has completed DGI and Badminton Denmark’s Coaching Course 1-3. And are starting or starting and completing Talent Coach Training Part 1 in season 25/26. Other relevant sporting background is also an advantage.
- Has insight into talent development from elite municipalities, confederations or Team Denmark.
- Is familiar with working in voluntary, politically led organisations.
- Is a strong communicator with good pedagogical skills.
Personal characteristics:
- You are a natural leader who can inspire and engage others.
- You thrive on collaboration and can create community and co-ownership.
- You are persistent and motivated to create long-term development.
We offer:
- An appointment in a joint project between the badminton clubs Haderslev, Dybbøl and Aabenraa, the municipalities: Haderslev, Sønderborg and Aabenraa, Badminton Denmark and Team Denmark.
- A dynamic workplace with working hours that you yourself help to plan.
- Project employment of 37 hours per week for two years with the possibility of extension.
- Access to office facilities in Talentcenter Haderslev and Aabenraa.
- Company car available during working hours (B driving license required).
- Salary according to qualifications with a focus on attractive conditions for professional trainers.
- A day-to-day management and overall steering group to set direction and goals for the project.
Application
Send your motivated application, CV and any references to Peter Nedergaard by email [email protected]. The application deadline is 16 January 2025, and we expect to start on 1 May 2025. Interviews will take place in connection with DM in Sønderborg in week 6.
If you have any questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Peter Nedergaard, talent development consultant at Badminton Denmark on 40 29 66 93.
We look forward to receiving your application.
