Badminton Australia

Who Makes a Great Shuttle Smash Leader?

Becoming a Shuttle Smash Leader is open to everyone – no badminton experience needed! Free online training teaches you the basics to lead with confidence.  

This role is perfect for anyone passionate about sport, ready to guide kids through fun, active sessions and help them fall in love with badminton.

Discover what it means to be a Shuttle Smash Leader!

Why be a Shuttle Smash Leader?

Parents can feel confident knowing that all leaders are fully prepared to create a fun, safe, and engaging experience for the kids!

Rewarding  |  Lead fun, engaging sessions  |  Introduce kids to the world of sport  |  Easy to teach  |  Focus on FUN  |  Detailed lesson plans provided  |  Inclusive  |  Support children with a disability

What You’ll Need

Passion for Sport: A love for physical activity and helping kids develop a passion for it too.

Experience Working with Groups: Whether you have experience coaching, teaching, or volunteering, your background in working with kids is valuable.

Fun, Positive Attitude: A great leader brings energy, fun, and enthusiasm to every session.

Become a Leader

1. Ensure you have a current WWCC (providers will check this)

2. Complete the FREE online training 

3. Contact your provider, who will receive the resources directly

4. Plan, promote and lead a FUN session and inspire the next generation!

Optional but encouraged: We recommend completing Sport Integrity Australia’s ‘Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Induction‘ course.

Want to be a leader but not yet connected to a provider? Complete the training, and we’ll help you make the connection.