Leicestershire & Rutland Cricket Limited wishes to appoint
School and Community Cricket Coaches
Leicestershire & Rutland Cricket (“L&RC”) is the Governing body for the sport in the counties and
administers all aspects of recreational cricket. Our Vision is to secure the future of cricket by inspiring
people to choose and enjoy a lifelong involvement with the game.
We are currently looking to recruit part-time Schools and Community Cricket Coaches to support the
development team in delivering high quality professional cricket activities within our Schools and
Community programmes. The successful candidate will have experience of working in cricket/sports
coaching, developing core sporting activities and increasing the number of children and young adults
taking an interest in the game.
Candidates must demonstrate both team working skills and the ability to work unsupervised using
their own initiative. You will be a self-starter with energy and enthusiasm together with good
administration and organisational skills.
Principal accountabilities & objectives
Responsibilities for the Schools Cricket Coach include but are not limited to the following;
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Primary School curricular and extra-curricular cricket activities and coaching
Primary School multi skills fundamental activities and coaching
School assembly visits
Teacher CPD
School competitions and festivals support
Secondary School Sports Clubs (SSCs) and the Satellite clubs activities and coaching
Deliver leadership activities within Secondary schools
Signposting participants to progression opportunities where they will be able to continue playing
the game
Monitor and evaluate sessions
Responsibilities for the Community Cricket Coach include but are not limited to the following;
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Secondary School Sports Clubs (SSCs) and the Satellite clubs activities and coaching
Deliver leadership activities within Secondary schools
Support local communities to access cricket through delivering our StreetChance programmes
Support delivery of StreetChance casual competitions and leagues
Signposting participants to progression opportunities where they will be able to continue playing
the game
Monitor and evaluate sessions
Job requirements
CRITERIA
QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING/EDUCATION
Qualified UKCC Level 2 Cricket Coach (or equivalent under new Coach
Education structure)
Essential
Desirable
* Assessment
Method
Y
A/D
Up to date Safeguarding and First Aid Qualifications enabling you to work
with children and vulnerable adults
Y
A/D
Enhanced Criminal Record Certificate (CRB or DBS)
Y
A/D
Member of ECB Coaches Association
Y
A/D
EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE
Experience in delivering safe, enjoyable, structured and well planned
cricket coaching in schools, clubs and the local community
Y
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Experience delivering multi skills activity
Y
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An understanding of cricket in Leicestershire and Rutland
Y
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Understanding of the Cricket Foundation’s Chance to Shine and
StreetChance programmes
Y
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Experience of supporting cricket competitions
Y
A/I
Ability to encourage a healthy and active lifestyle to improve behaviour,
concentration and academic success
Y
Experience supporting children to enhance their social and life skills
through sport
Ability to Work alongside teachers and community figures to instil core
values amongst children and young adults
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Delivery of either cricket or generic leadership training
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OTHER SKILLS
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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Good team player with a flexible approach
Y
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Motivated, enthusiastic attitude and able to work effectively on own
initiative
Y
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Is able to accurately record KPI monitoring information and write concise
reports and updates
Y
OTHER CONDITIONS
Own transport, full UK driving licence and able to work from various
locations
Y
Ability to be flexible and able to work evenings and weekends as required
*A = Application (CV) D = Documentary evidence
I = Interview
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T = Test
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Conditions of employment
Location: City and County wide (based on school delivery timetable)
Salary range: £9,100 (paid monthly)
Contract: 12month fixed term contract (extension subject to funding)
Hours: 20 hours per week (minimum hours, potential for additional hours)
Closing Date: Monday 9th September 2014 at 5pm
Interview Date: 17th September 2014 at Goals Leicester, Wakerley Road, Leicester, LE5 4WJ
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to deliver a coaching session to a class of primary school
children.
The position comes with mobile allowance and travel expenses (based on travel from Grace Road)
The position is based in Leicestershire and Rutland and line managed by the Cricket Development
Officer (Schools and Education) with day to day supervision by individual project leads.
Please note that for the Community Coaching role you will be required to work regular evenings
and weekends.
The selected candidates will need to produce one recent work and one personal reference.
The appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check
If you feel that you can meet the challenge, please email your CV with a covering letter to the
Cricket Development Manager, Laura Joyce at laura@leicestershirecricket.co.uk or post to our
registered office. Please indicate if you are applying for the Schools Coach, Community Coach
Position or both.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be notified. If successful in your application you will
be required to provide documentary evidence of your right to live and work in the United Kingdom
prior to commencing employment.