Community Cricket Development Coach
Full time (35 Hours)
Competitive Salary + Benefits
5 from 7 days including evenings and weekends
The Opportunity
The Lancashire Cricket Foundation (LCF) are looking to appoint Community Cricket Development Coaches with proven experience delivering coaching in school or community settings, to lead and support the delivery of a range of high-quality cricket and community projects, programmes and events that engage and inspire individuals in order to sustain and grow cricket participation opportunities for all across Lancashire. Please note, these roles will predominantly be based in and around the borough of Trafford.
About Us
Lancashire Cricket Foundation (LCF) works across the North West to develop and deliver a range of projects, programmes and events designed to engage, excite, inspire and improve individuals and communities through cricket. We provide governance for the recreational game and high-quality experiences that make a positive difference to the lives of the individuals and communities we engage in order to grow the appeal of the game at all levels.
Key Responsibilities
As a Community Cricket Development Coach, you will be responsible for:
1. Leading and supporting the delivery of the ‘CTS Schools’ and wider ‘CTS Street’ programmes.
2. Assisting with the planning and delivery of national programmes and specific ‘Wicketz’ sessions.
3. Leading and supporting delivery in the Lancashire Cricket Development Centres, including the Lancashire Cricket summer holiday activity.
4. Lead and supporting activation opportunities at NTP/Urban Cricket sites as part of wider participation programmes.
5. Supporting the development and delivery of the LCF Outreach Programme.
6. Supporting the LCF Matchday Activation Programme.
7. Supporting delivery of the Schools Open Day and the practical element of onsite programmes such as Education Without Boundaries.
Essential Requirements
* Coaching delivery in school or community settings.
* Experience of coaching delivery within a school setting.
* Sport / cricket and an understanding of the benefits it can bring.
* Engaging with groups of young people.
* ECB Foundation 1 coaching qualification as a minimum.
* In date DBS Certification.
Benefits
* Holiday allowance increasing with service.
* 2 x standard Lancashire Cricket season memberships.
* Social events throughout the year.
* Basic contributory pension scheme with option to join enhanced pension scheme, including life assurance, after 3 months service.
* Optional health cash plan scheme.
* Discounts at the Lancashire Cricket Official Store, Trafford Cricket Centre, Hilton Garden Inn Emirates Old Trafford, Caffè Nero and with the Club’s partners.
* Free parking.
Please take a look at the full job description and, if you have the experience and skills required, please submit your CV along with any other required or relevant documentation.
We look forward to hearing from you if you have skills that support our future vision. Lancashire Cricket is an equal opportunities organisation, and we are committed to providing new opportunities and striving for greater diversity.
It is a priority for Lancashire Cricket to ensure our Club appropriately reflects the wider communities across the North West and as we strive to meet Sport England Guidance in this regard, we would welcome applications from individuals with the appropriate skills and experience that can also enhance our current diversity mix at the Club.
We welcome applications from all ages and backgrounds and are looking for candidates who can contribute diversity of representation and thinking to Lancashire Cricket. Please also be aware, all of our roles are subject to reference checks from previous employers.
Lancashire Cricket Club and the Hilton Garden Inn are committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. Due to this post being in regulated activity, the potential employee will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the appropriate level. It is a criminal offence for a barred person to attempt to engage with vulnerable groups. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
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