Cricket Coach

Organisation: Ardingly College
Salary: £24,866.26 (actual salary)
Location: Ardingly, Haywards Heath
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 30 January 2026
Job Description: Ardingly College is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational Professional Cricket Coach to work closely with the Heads of Sport to develop and deliver exceptional sports programmes for pupils. We are looking for someone with a specialism in Cricket who also has the ability to coach at least one of our other focus sports (Football, Hockey or Netball).

The successful candidate will work as part of the sports team under the direction of the Director of Sport and the Head of Cricket. This is an exciting opportunity to join our coaching team and build on recent sporting successes.

We are looking for a full-time commitment, and there will be a requirement to contribute to our extensive Saturday fixture provision, as well as tours and pre-season camps where appropriate.

Candidates should have a high level of experience in playing Cricket, as well as at least two years’ experience in coaching, preferably having coached at County level. The candidate should be self-motivated, have the ability to work well in a busy team environment and be able to communicate effectively with pupils and staff.

The successful candidate must have a Level 2 qualification in coaching, or have suitable experience in coaching Cricket.
How to apply: Applications should be made via our on-line recruitment system at www.ardingly.com/staffrecruitment/vacancies and should include a covering letter or personal statement outlining the applicant’s suitability for the role and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of two referees, one of whom must be the applicant’s current Head. Ardingly College is committed to ensuring the welfare of our students and appropriate checks will be made before the appointment is finalised. The closing date for applications is Friday 30 January 2026 although applications may be considered upon receipt. The College reserves the right to close the advert early based on applications.