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Badminton Instructor/Coordinator

1/18/2026

The Badminton Instructor/Coordinator will teach private and group lessons and assist with organized open play. They will also run programs to help players develop skills and help organize tournaments.

Working Hours

15 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness is Chicago’s #1 destination for sport and fitness. We are a diverse community of like-minded people who participate in social, instructional and competitive sporting activities; and who seek to improve and enhance our lives by achieving levels of personal fitness. Please take a virtual tour of our locations: Lincoln Park - https://youtu.be/rhC_PHEx2iU Illinois Center - https://youtu.be/_gI5kfwykQk Follow us on Facebook and twitter - Facebook.com/LakeshoreSF - @LakeShoreSF

About the Role

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 120,000 square feet and seven stories tall.

Badminton is a new program played on our expansive gym floor. As the program grows, there is a tremendous opportunity to offer extensive programming. Our goal is to grow the Badminton community at the club for our members to enjoy the sport as a fun way to stay in shape, meet and develop friendships.

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.

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.

Key Skills

TeachingBadmintonOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunicationRelationship BuildingPositive AttitudeStrategyShot SelectionCourt Awareness