Schools Development Officer: Hampshire Cricket Board

Closing date: 9th October 2013

Salary: £21,500, pro rata - 22.5 hours per week. Fixed Term Contract until September 2015

Hampshire Cricket Board is responsible for developing recreational cricket within the county. We work closely with Hampshire Cricket and other partners to coordinate a diverse range of activities designed to provide cricketing opportunities for adults, boys, girls and people with disabilities.

We are recruiting a part time Schools Development Officer to support the management and administration of the Cricket Foundations Chance to Shine Programme. Through the programme we aim to inspire young people to choose cricket and be the best sport for schools to work with. This new appointment will be central to making this happen. The successful candidate will be required to develop relationships with schools and take responsibility for organising schools coaching programmes, managing competitions, coordinating teacher training and ensuring migration to local clubs.

Experience of working within a school environment, together with an in depth knowledge of PE and school sport is essential. An understanding of sport structures, in particular cricket, and how sports clubs operate will be a distinct advantage. You will have the necessary communication and interpersonal skills to establish and develop relationships with people within schools and clubs to deliver Hampshire Cricket Boards objectives.

The appointment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

To apply for the role please complete an application form and send it via email to Ben Thompson or by post – Hampshire Cricket Board, The Ageas Bowl, Botley Road, West End, Southampton, SO30 3XH.

If you wish to discuss the role please contact Ben Thompson, Cricket Development Director – 07920 452529.

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Closing Date - Wednesday 9th October 2013. Interview Date - Tuesday15th October 2013.