Vacancy: Academy Director

A high-profile opportunity has arisen at Sussex Cricket to work as the Academy Director. The successful candidate will be coaching and developing the Sussex Cricket Academy and the player performance pathway. Working closely with the Director of Cricket, Head Coach, and county junior squad coaches to ensure a consistent quality of talent development and oversupply of players to the professional squad.

We are looking for a former first-class or international player who holds a minimum of a UKCC3 qualification (ideally, working towards a UKCC4) or international equivalent, who will be able to demonstrate a successful track record in first-class coaching; specialising in the development of emerging young talented players.

We are looking for a collaborative, proactive and positive leader with a commitment to their own and others’ professional development, embracing the latest coaching techniques and best practice. The successful person will be able to demonstrate that they are effective decision-makers under pressure.

The ideal candidate will be a positive role model within the world of cricket and can demonstrate experience of building a collaborative and values-driven team ethos within the Academy and performance pathway; with both players and support staff. The successful person will have a proven track record of developing young talent into professional players.

A flexible approach to working irregular working patterns, including some domestic travel away within the competition programmes during the season and possible overseas touring, are a must.

Closing date for applications: 5pm on Sunday 4 March 2018