Closing date: 18th July 2016

Job Title: Community Cricket Coach (Plymouth & West Devon)
Salary - £18,000  plus expenses
Hours: 37 hours per week (flexible)

12 month contract with a view to extension.

Job Description

The Devon Cricket Board (DCB) wish to appoint a Community Cricket Coach to support the implementation of its strategic plan in the Plymouth and West Devon region.  This post is supported by Chance to Shine and YMCA Plymouth, and in partnership with cricket clubs and leagues in Plymouth & West Devon

Devon Cricket Board Ltd seeks to employ a highly motivated and competent Community Cricket Coach to work as part of their cricket development team.  The successful candidate will join an existing cricket development team and will be responsible for supporting and delivering parts of the business plan of the Cricket Board.

The post holder will be an integral part of Plymouth & West Devon, working to enhance the experience young people in education and clubs have within cricket/sport  The role will work towards the effective delivery of quality cricket across Plymouth & West Devon, coaching in the school and club setting.

The successful candidate will have experience of working in cricket/sports coaching and working with various partners, developing core sporting activities and increasing the number of children taking an interest in cricket.

You will need to be passionate about and committed to cricket coaching at a local level.

Candidates must demonstrate both team working skills and the ability to work unsupervised using their own initiative.

Excellent communication, presentation and IT skills will be expected. Applicants must hold a full driving license and be able/willing to work some evenings and weekends.

The post will be based at the YMCA Plymouth.  For this role, it would be an advantage if you have experience of cricket/sports development at grassroots level and have a sound knowledge, appreciation and understanding of the game as well as experience of dealing with the education sector, voluntary sport sector and/or local authorities.

You will be a self-starter with energy and enthusiasm together with good administration and organisational skills. Equally you will be an excellent communicator with a passion for the development of cricket/sport for young people.

The post is for an initial 12 month fixed term period commencing from September 2016 and reviewed after the initial fixed period subject to funding. For further information on the role  please contact Matt Theedom, Cricket Development Manager, Devon Cricket Board Ltd.

If you would like to be considered for this post, please send a copy of your CV along with a covering letter detailing why you feel you are a suitable candidate for this vacancy.  Please send these to the address or email below by 17:00pm Monday July 11th 2016

Address: The Sir Christopher Ondaatje Devon Cricket Centre, University of Exeter, Stocker Road, Exeter, Devon EX4 4QN

Interviews will take place on Monday July 18th at the YMCA Plymouth

Tel: 01392 262509          E-mail: matt.theedom@ecb.co.uk