Lakeshore Sport & Fitness - Illinois Center (LSF) is Chicago's #1 Destination for Sport, Fitness & Fun. Located in the east Loop area next to the Lakeshore East community at 211 N. Stetson Avenue. Illinois Center is 90,000 square feet and seven stories tall. We are currently seeking a Badminton Instructor/Coordinator. Must be available to work a flexible schedule including weekends. The club hours are 6 am to 9 pm on weekdays and 7 am to 5 pm on weekends. The position requires 10 - 15 hours per week based on the number of lessons and programming scheduled. Candidate must be a United States citizen and live in the Chicago area. The current sessions are Monday evening and Saturday afternoon.
Responsibilities:
Teach private and group lessons from beginner to advanced level players.
Assist with Organized Open Play throughout the week. Making sure everyone is getting fair playing time
Run programs throughout the year that will help players develop more skill and knowledge of the sport
Help organize and officiate tournaments and mixers throughout the year
Assist the membership team with growing the Badminton community at the club.
Requirements Be able to work daytime, evenings, and weekends
Be willing to work up to 15 hours a week
Ability to sit, stand, walk, and reach
Comfortable working with all different age groups and able to build positive relationships with the members
Friendly, outgoing, energetic, positive attitude
Have exceptional organizational skills, time management, and communication
Able to instruct Badminton players in the basics of the game, strategy, shot selection and court awareness
Have a strong knowledge of the rules and regulations of Badminton
Preferred but not Required Obtain Badminton Coaching certification through the International Badminton Federation (IBF), within 6 months of being hired
Compensation Hourly wage for supervising open play sessions and commission for teaching lessons
Certified instructors have a higher commission rate
Complimentary club membership and discounted services
