Three regions. One national pathway. Help shape the next generation of Scottish badminton.
Badminton Scotland and its regional delivery partner clubs are strengthening Scotland’s performance pathway through three club-based Regional Pathway Coach opportunities across the East, West and North-East of Scotland.
Each role will be embedded within its respective club environment, contributing both to the development of that club and to the delivery of a nationally aligned regional performance pathway.
The opportunities
East – Edinburgh & Lothian
Employer: Edinburgh Badminton Academy CIC
Salary: £30,000–£35,000 per annum
North-East – Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
Employer: ABA Badminton Coaching Services CIC
Salary: £30,000–£35,000 per annum
West – Glasgow
Employer: Badminton Scotland, working in partnership with City of Glasgow Badminton Club
Salary: £30,000 per annum
All three roles are proposed as full-time positions of 35 hours per week.
About the roles
Regional Pathway Coaches will be based within their respective club environments and will lead and support the delivery of high-quality Regional Performance Programme activity, while contributing to the wider development priorities of the employing or host club. The roles will operate within Badminton Scotland’s national pathway framework, ensuring that local club development and athlete progression are connected.
The roles will focus on developing young athletes within and around the partner club environment, supporting progression through the pathway and strengthening the local talent pipeline, with particular emphasis on the U11/U13 age groups.
Coaches will also work with Badminton Scotland Development team to strengthen the partner club’s links with schools, Active Schools, Miniton, local clubs and the wider performance pathway, helping create stronger routes into and through the club and regional performance environment.
Alongside the common pathway responsibilities, each role will contribute to locally agreed Club Support Programme priorities relevant to its region.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for people who can demonstrate:
strong badminton technical and tactical competence;
the ability to deliver safe, purposeful coaching for developing junior athletes;
sound professional judgement;
a strong commitment to safeguarding, athlete wellbeing and inclusive practice;
excellent communication and relationship-building skills; and
a proactive, adaptable and collaborative approach.
We recognise that strong coaches develop through different routes.
Relevant playing experience, coaching experience, previous coaching employment and recognised badminton or sport/coaching qualifications are all valuable, but no single route will automatically determine suitability.
Experience of working with children and young people, junior performance athletes, schools, Active Schools, coach development or national/international competition environments would also be advantageous.
Why join the pathway?
This is an opportunity to play a significant role in the next phase of Scotland’s junior performance pathway.
Regional Pathway Coaches will help strengthen their partner club as a high-quality development environment, improve the identification and development of younger talent, and build stronger connections between club activity, regional performance provision and the national pathway.
The roles will work closely with Badminton Scotland’s Head Coach, Performance Pathways Manager and National Junior Coach, alongside regional coaching teams and delivery partners.
Further information and applications
Closing date: 30th November 2026