JOB DETAILS
Badminton Instructor/Coordinator
CompanyLakeshore Sport & Fitness
LocationChicago
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 18, 2026

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.
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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
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
- Obtain Badminton Coaching certification through the International Badminton Federation (IBF), within 6 months of being hired:
- 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
Categories
Sports & RecreationEducation
Benefits
Complimentary Club MembershipDiscounted Services
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
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.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
165
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
15 hours
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