Head Badminton Coach

The Hong Kong Sports Institute Limited (“HKSI”) is the Government’s delivery agent to provide the high performance training system for eligible sports. The HKSI’s mission is to provide an environment in which sports talent can be identified, nurtured and developed to pursue excellence in the international sporting arena benchmarked at Major Games results. We are now inviting suitable candidates for the following vacancy:

(Annual performance based remuneration package ranges from HK$969,902 to HK$1,916,130)

THE JOB

The HKSI works in close collaboration with the Badminton Association of Hong Kong, China Ltd (“BAHKC”) in achieving the jointly defined goals of elite training. Therefore, while reporting to the Chief Executive, the incumbent is also responsible to the BAHKC to ensure the following duties are satisfactorily conducted:

To oversee the planning, design, implementation, evaluation, of the Badminton programme in line with the agreed training and competition aims of the BAHKC and HKSI;
To lead all regular strategic reporting to the BAHKC and to ensure a positive collaborative working relationship between the BAHKC and HKSI;
To lead the Badminton Department, managing coaching and administrative staff, ensuring that it operates effectively, efficiently and within the annual financial budget;
To ensure that all scientific, medical and other athlete support services are fully utilised and integrated into the Badminton programme to enhance elite training outcomes;
To create systematic opportunities for talent to emerge through related programmes so that the development of Badminton is enhanced;
To contribute towards the overall development of coach education programmes which contribute to the development of more and better local coaches;
To provide professional and technical oversight of the HKSI Badminton facilities;
To contribute to in-house and general media publications as requested;
To contribute to the enhancement of the professional image of the HKSI; and
To perform any other appropriate duties as assigned by supervisor.

THE REQUIREMENTS

A University degree or its equivalent;
A valid coaching certificate issued by the relevant governing body;
Over 10 years with a proven record of achievement in coaching Badminton at international level;
Substantial experience in leading programme planning and administration in Badminton.
Knowledge in sports science and sports medicine and be able to bring their benefits to the coaching process;
Excellent interpersonal / analytical / evaluation / planning skills;
High level of computer literacy;
Strong links with international Badminton bodies;
Excellent written and oral communication skills; and
Awareness/ knowledge of Child Protection in sport and equal opportunity issue in the context of Hong Kong are an added advantage.

APPLICATIONS

Please send the completed application form with indication of your expected salary to The Human Resources Manager, Hong Kong Sports Institute Ltd, 25 Yuen Wo Road, Sha Tin, New Territories or email: hrdept@hksi.org.hk on or before 2 July 2024. Please quote reference no. HKSI-20240603-HBDMC in the application.

Appointment will be on a fixed term contract. General information is available at the website http://www.hksi.org.hk.

Applicants who are not invited for interview within six months may consider their applications unsuccessful.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Data collected will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes only.

Head Badminton Coach

THE JOB

THE REQUIREMENTS

APPLICATIONS

THE HKSI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER