Closing date: 28th October 2016

Organisation –  Swindon Cricket Club, Wiltshire                                                   

Salary – Negotiable

Hours –  Min 7 hours per week April – August in season, out-season TBC with successful candidate

Closing date – Friday 28th October 2016

Job Description

Swindon Cricket Club is seeking the services of a Senior Head Coach for the 2017 season. 

The successful applicant will be well resourced with a strong playing group and dedicated committee for support. The club has 4 Saturday senior teams, a Sunday senior team and junior sides at Under 9s, 11s, 13s and 15s as well as a girls’ cricket section. The facilities include large cricket pavilion, a square with 23 wickets, 3 lane artificial practice nets, roll on net, bowling machines plus a commitment to provide all other equipment deemed necessary.

The clubs Senior Head Coach would be expected to:

•     Hold a UKCC 2/UKCC 3 coaching qualification or equivalent
•     Be a member of the ECBCA
•     Hold a current and valid DBS or undergo a DBS check
•     Have excellent communication skills, provide leadership, well-organised and be extremely motivated to make an outstanding impact on the club
•     Hold a UK/EU passport OR provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfying all ECB / Home Office requirements under Tier 2 / Tier 5 visa system

In conjunction with the cricket club’s cricket sub-committee the candidate will:

•     Develop a pre-season schedule with a focus on coaching, fitness and development of players.
•     Implement a professional training program that will continue on from pre-season development.
•     Coordinate all senior training sessions.
•     Oversee player selection in all senior teams.
•     Assist and be involved in the recruitment of senior players
•     Create a positive and enjoyable playing environment
•     Lead a positive cricket culture of continual improvement and commitment
•     Provide guidance to junior coaches and have input into the clubs junior development program and assist at the clubs summer cricket camps
•     Provide guidance and mentorship to all our Cricket Captains.

Please submit application to: philiplaggys@aol.com

Please include: CV, evidence of coaching qualifications and ancillary courses.

If applying from outside the UK, failure to provide evidence of satisfying all ECB / Home Office requirements under Tier 2 / Tier 5 visa system will result in non-consideration