To be responsible for planning and delivering a co-ordinated development programme, providing quality coaching and club development in a friendly and professional manner at all times.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
* Coach young people of all abilities and cater for a wide range of experience.
* Retain young people in sport by ensuring a high-quality, enjoyable, young-person-centered experience and providing guidance on progression opportunities based on the young person’s interests and abilities.
* Prepare and deliver high quality community based cricket coaching programs.
* Deliver high quality cricket coaching sessions on the Durham Cricket Development Pathway.
* Develop structured links between clubs and schools.
* Develop partnerships with the relevant organisations.
* Supervise, mentor, and guide cricket volunteers.
* Prepare and deliver programmes of work.
* Deliver the ‘Chance to Shine’ project to their allocated schools and on behalf of allocated clubs.
* Complete any and all monitoring related to any programs in a detailed and timely manner.
* Work with clubs on the All Stars and Dynamos programmes.
* Assist in the running of the DCB Junior League.
* Provide quantitative and qualitative progress reports on their work programme.
* Provide case studies and good news stories in collaboration with the PR & Marketing and Communications Officer.
* Take responsibility for completing and returning all the necessary forms.
* Work in designated communities with identified target groups throughout the district/county.
* Operate in accordance with the Durham Cricket Staff Handbook and policies.
* Work with local cricket clubs to assist with all areas of club development.
* Promote local and national cricket programmes and projects.
* Manage allocated areas of the organisation's work programmes.
* Attend meetings with partners on behalf of the Durham Cricket.
* Manage and support the Cricket Development Coaches where necessary to carry out their daily duties as and when required.
* Wear and maintain issued uniform or clothing as directed and conduct yourself in a manner commensurate with the high-profile image of the Durham Cricket Foundation.
* Work unsociable hours as required.
* Engage in a managed continuous personal development plan, based on a learning-centered approach and the requirements of the coaching role.
* Agree to adhere to ECB ‘Code of Ethics and Conduct for Sports Coaches’, Equity & Safeguarding Policies.
The above responsibilities and duties do not include or define all tasks which may be required to be undertaken by the postholder. The responsibilities and duties may vary without changing the general character of the level of responsibility and duties involved. These factors are reflected in the grading of the post.
This job advert only contains the principle accountabilities/main duties relating to this post and does not describe in detail all of the duties that the post will require. The post holder will be expected to work weekends and also some evenings as and when required.
The post holder will be required to attend the office on Monday mornings. The remaining of their working week will depend on the projects and meetings required and administration/meetings can take place at the office/remotely/at home. The individual will be required to travel throughout the County.
Durham Cricket is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safe recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our services.
Due to the requirements of the role and responsibilities assigned to the post holder, successful applicants will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check (DBS).
HOURS
Full time, 35 hours per week.
SALARY
Starting from £24,000.
HOLIDAYS
28 days per annum (pro rata) which includes the 8 statutory Bank Holidays in England & Wales.
PENSION SCHEME
Automatic Enrolment into the Royal London Group Personal Pension Plan. Matched employee contributions up to a maximum contribution of 5% of Basic Salary.
TO APPLY
To apply for the role please complete the application form on our website (https://www.durhamcricket.co.uk/privacy-policy/cookies-policy/careers1/) and send to recruitment@durhamcricket.co.uk. We do not accept CVs or cover letters.
Closing date for applications – Sunday 1st December.
Interviews will take place on 13th December.
If you would like an informal discussion on the role please contact Michael Armstrong, Operations Manager on 07736033745.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Flexitime
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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