A number of opportunities have emerged for former badminton players at state, national and international levels to apply as coaches who will consequently take charge of the country’s squads at various levels, Sports247 reports.
The opportunity of becoming a coach of one of the country’s national teams is provided in an open invitation that has been extended by the technical committee of Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) to interested applicants nationwide.
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A long line of requirements and qualifications were spelt out in the notice of job vacancies that has been made public by the BFN, top of which is that the applicant must be an ex-player and not older than 55 years old.
The requirements also include responsibilities relating to safety, administration, ethics, youth development and strategies of coaching, including maintaining a conducive training environment, sportsmanship and accurate performance records.
BFN also noted that, beyond technical expertise, national coaches are expected to serve as mentors, disciplinarians, role models and planners who will contribute to building resilience, confidence, and professionalism among athletes.
A statement by the media department added, “Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) has announced vacancies for national coaching positions as part of efforts to reposition the sport for sustained growth and international success.
“In a nationwide call for applications, the federation (revealed that the) available positions include head coach, assistant coach i, and assistant coach ii for the senior national team, junior national team, and para badminton team.
“The coaches will be responsible for designing and implementing training programmes, improving players’ tactical abilities, conducting performance analysis, and preparing athletes for local and international competitions.
“To be eligible, applicants must possess a coaching certification recognized by the Badminton World Federation (BWF), the Badminton Confederation of Africa (CBA), or a higher qualification.
“Candidates must also have prior experience representing Nigeria or a state at national competitions, with coaching experience at either level considered an added advantage.
“Other requirements include computer literacy, strong communication and mentoring skills, analytical ability, planning competence, flexibility, and adherence to professional ethics. Applicants must not be older than 55 years.”
