The German Badminton Association (DBV) is looking for reinforcements for young competitive sports: As of March 1st, 2026, the position of Federal Junior Base Coach (m/f/d) is to be filled full-time at the Federal Junior Base in Hamburg. The position is initially planned until December 31, 2028, with the prospect of long-term cooperation. Place of work is Hamburg.
Objectives
The federal base in Hamburg is one of three federal bases of the DBV. Its main task is the development of young athletes with the aim of ensuring that they reach the top of the world in the long-term development of their performance and can later achieve success at the Olympic Games, World and European Championships and world ranking tournaments.
The trainer’s primary task is to work with the local team to demonstrably develop the athletes entrusted to him and to train them to become top athletes.
Key tasks and responsibilities
- Management of the U19/17 NK1/NK2 training group at the BSP Hamburg including training planning and control in preparation/development for a move to the BSP Mülheim/Saarbrücken
- Regular exchange in the national coaching team for young talent and management of the Hamburg BSP coaching team
- Supervision/coaching on national and international courses and competitions in consultation with the national youth coach
- Responsible creation and implementation of individual training plans for the athletes in this group in coordination with the national youth coach and the higher-level discipline national coaches
- Coordination and collaboration with the OSP Hamburg/Schleswig-Holstein and its experts
- Advice and participation in top sports concepts (structure plan for competitive sports, top sports concepts, regional concepts, concepts for top young talent)
- Representation of the respective responsible federal youth coach or team leader in the event that he or she is unable to attend
- Participation in trainer training and further education at the DBV
Qualifications/Requirements
- Diploma trainer or A license for German applicants or BWF Level 3 or comparable (foreign) trainer training
- Several years of successful coaching activities at an international level as a leader
- Leadership skills not only in his area of expertise, but also in managing the group work environment with athletes and other coaches and support staff
- Role model function and ability to work in a team, experience and willingness to work closely and constructively in the coaching team
- Very good knowledge of spoken and written English
- Knowledge of German desired (alternatively available support options for learning the German language)
- Flexibility for weekend and evening appointments
our range
- A responsible, varied area of responsibility with many creative opportunities in a motivated working environment
- 30 days vacation plus holiday and weekend compensation
- Appropriate remuneration on a negotiated basis within the financial framework
Possibilities of the association
The generic masculine is used for better readability. All genders are meant.
If you are interested in this demanding job, please send your detailed application documents including salary expectations in one document (pdf) by email to the sports director, Jakob Hoi, and the head national coach, Hannes Käsbauer, by January 18, 2026 at the latest.
Contact for questions:
German Badminton Association eV
Sports director Jakob Hoi
Email: jakob.hoi(at)badminton.de
