COACHING VACANCIES

Christ’s Hospital is looking to appoint a First XI Cricket Coach to join its Sports Department. The successful candidate will be expected to play a pivotal role in the coaching, coordination, management, and promotion of Cricket at CH. 

This position requires a dynamic individual with a passion for cricket and a commitment to excellence. The Head of Cricket oversees the whole cricket programme which is staffed by a number of coaches, made up of academic members of the common room and external coaches.

Closing date: 9am Thursday 20th March 2025

Interview date: Thursday 27th March 2025

For further information and to apply please click here.

SELSEY CRICKET CLUB

JOB DESCRIPTION

Junior cricket Coach 12- to 16-year-olds

Payment: negotiable per hour/mileage

Current hours 2 hours every Thursday but looking to improve/increase if demand increases

Nic Nolan helps on sessions to offer support to coach and juniors.

Selsey Cricket Club is a West Sussex-based Cricket Club which was founded in 1834. We currently run one league side which plays in Division 7 West in the Sussex Cricket League. We run ECB-programmed All Stars and Dynamos for 5- to 11-year-olds. We are keen to resurrect our Colt’s structure and above all offer cricket to 12 to 16-year-olds within the local community. We have just started taster sessions (so a broad-spectrum ability mix) and this is where the role of a junior cricket coach comes in. We would like to appoint an individual who is keen to coach this section, currently, it is every Thursday from 5 to 6 pm looking to go through to mid-August. These dates/hours can be changed to suit you as long as delivered in a structured manner.

MAIN DUTIES:

• Work with the Selsey CC Committee to coordinate/plan sessions for 12- to 16-year-olds on dates/times to suit
• Create a fun, safe and inclusive playing environment that inspires the juniors to keep learning and playing cricket
• Help juniors develop their skills (physical, psychological, social and cognitive.)
• Facilitate fair and respectful play at training
• Guide individual and team progression
• To inspire young people’s enjoyment in the game
• Look at ways of helping improve current juniors’ structure with the support of the Committee (marketing through local schools etc)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• ECB coaching at any level
• Current ECB DBS or be willing to update immediately
• Current First Aid or willing to update

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Reliable
• Professional but friendly
• Communicate clearly
• Passion for the game, learning and teaching.

So, if you feel you have something to offer and enjoy the challenge of helping regenerate cricket for juniors in Selsey please get in touch. We are a friendly club and see this as a great opportunity. There is a hunger there within the community.

Please contact Nic Nolan Selsey Cricket Club Secretary at secretary@selseycc.co.uk for more details about the role.

Petworth Park Cricket Club - Head Coach

 Location: Petworth, Sussex

 Rate: Commensurate with experience, to be agreed.

 Commencing: March 2025

About Us: 

Petworth Park Cricket Club (PPCC) is a vibrant community cricket club with a thriving junior section and a competitive adult section competing in the Sussex Cricket League. PPCC is open to all and prides itself on providing a safe, friendly and welcoming environment. The Spirit of Cricket is enshrined in the Club Constitution and players in all sections are expected to buy into these values and play the game in the right way. 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Head Coach to lead and develop our training programs, ensuring high-quality coaching for both junior and adult players whilst promoting the club ethos and values throughout the club. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Juniors Coaching:

Design and deliver a structured training program for junior players (ages 8-16)

Work closely with a team of volunteer coaches to implement and enhance the program.

Organise matches for junior teams and appoint match managers.

Organise and deliver an annual summer camp for junior cricket.

Organise and deliver winter indoor training from early January (sessions will begin indoors in January and transition to outdoor training during the spring/summer).

To occasionally attend meetings of the PPCC Cricket Working Group.

To be proactive in driving forward the development of the Club’s Junior Cricket offering, engaging and communication with parents and Club officials.

Adult Training: 

Plan and lead structured training sessions for adult players, primarily on Tuesday evenings (6-8pm) during the summer.

 Optional Coaching Opportunities:

 Offer 1:1 coaching sessions for additional pay.

 Utilise club facilities to expand coaching opportunities.

Requirements:

ECB Core coach/Level 2 qualification (minimum)

Valid DBS certificate

Safeguarding & First Aid certificates.

Proven coaching experience with both junior and adult players

Strong organisational and leadership skills

Professional but friendly demeanor

Clear communication skills

Passion for the game, learning, and teaching 

Ability to engage and motivate players of all ages and skill levels

What We Offer:

Competitive hourly rate. Supportive and friendly club environment. The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the development of cricket at all levels within our club. Application Process: To apply, please submit your CV along with a brief summary of your previous coaching experience and availability to Ian Pinnock. PPCC Director of Cricket at cricket@petworthparkcricket.org