Head Coach Badminton
About the job
- A high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of high school coaching experience, community youth sports coaching experience, or prior participation in organized competitive athletics at the high school level or above.
- CIF-approved coaching education certificate.
- Current First Aid and CPR/AED certification.
- Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 40 pounds, move quickly across gyms, turf, and fields, and sustain activity during outdoor afternoon practices and evening games.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check via Live Scan (fingerprints) and a standard tuberculosis screen.
- Design and execute practice plans focused on fundamental skills, strategy, and conditioning.
- Provide clear, constructive feedback to improve individual and team performance.
- Adapt coaching style to diverse learning styles and skill levels.
- Lead the team during games and model sportsmanship and positive behavior for players, officials, and fans.
- Supervise and align junior varsity and assistant coaches with overall program goals.
- Partner with the Athletic Director to manage league schedules, equipment, uniforms, and facility preparation.
- Foster a supportive team culture rooted in respect, discipline, and academic achievement.
- Mentor student-athletes and manage game-day logistics in collaboration with the Athletic Director.
About the company
Making Waves Academy is a tuition-free public charter school for grades 5–12 in Richmond, California, offering college-preparatory, A-G-aligned coursework and holistic student support for historically underserved students. It combines rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, and career readiness with work-based learning starting in middle school, supported by a campus funded and maintained by the Making Waves Education Foundation and public charter funding complemented by foundation grants. The school differentiates itself through a strong equity focus, early career exploration, professional skill-building, and a post-graduation program of coaching, scholarships, and financial literacy via the Foundation. Its goal is to close opportunity gaps by helping Wave-Makers gain admission to four-year colleges and complete degrees with little debt, paving pathways to sustainable higher education and careers.
Company Size
51-200
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Headquarters
Richmond, California
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Applications rose 5.1% in 2026, the first increase since 2019.
- MWA won $216,377 in A-G grant funding to lift CSU and UC eligibility.
- LCAP projects $28.5 million revenue, including $8.5 million local funds and strong philanthropic support.
What critics are saying
- Ronald Guinto's abuse settlement and Anessa Gower's 29-count case scarred MWA's brand.
- Middle-school demand still constrains growth: 2026 lottery offered only 143 new seats.
- WASC renewal and strategic model shifts in 2026 expose execution risk across college-career programming.
What makes Making Waves Academy unique
- Richmond campus-owned charter ties academics, counseling, and scholarships into one pipeline.
- Five-year charter renewal passed unanimously in December 2024, extending operations through June 2030.
- March 2026 data show 93% staff intent to return and 100% central-office retention.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Support
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Professional Development Budget