Cricket Development Coach

Organisation: Burnley FC in the Community
Salary: £22,300 - £24,500 per annum
Location: Various locations across Burnley and Pendle
Contract type: Permanent (Part time)
Closing date: 30 April 2026
Job Description: Job Title: Cricket Development Coach
Department: Sports Development Coach
Location: Various locations across Burnley and Pendle
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: 15 hours per week, worked across 6 days
Closing Date: Thursday, 30th April 2026
Salary: £22,300 - £24,500 per annum

About us
Burnley FC in the Community (BFCitC) is the award-winning, official charity of Burnley Football Club. We work hard every day to deliver our mission to inspire, support and deliver change to communities across Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale, the Ribble Valley and West Yorkshire.

We believe in the immense power of our football club to transform people’s lives for the better. We believe Burnley and Pendle is a special place – a home to extraordinary people like you. Come and be part of our story!

The Role
The Cricket Development Coach (CDC) supports the Sports Development Manager in delivering and developing the Cricket Academy in partnership with Nelson & Colne College and Accrington & Rossendale College.

The role involves planning and delivering high-quality coaching sessions for academy players while also leading community cricket programmes across Burnley and the surrounding areas. The CDC helps increase participation in cricket by delivering engaging sessions for a wide range of ages and abilities, from children aged 5 through to adults, promoting both skill development and a lifelong involvement in sport.

Roles and Responsibilities
Delivery
• Deliver high-quality cricket sessions that engage, motivate, and support the development and progression of young people.
• Engage, inspire, and empower participants to help them reach their full potential.
• Work effectively with individuals and groups from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities.
• Plan and deliver adaptable and engaging sessions that meet the needs of all participants.
• Communicate information clearly and accurately in familiar coaching and learning environments.
• Demonstrate the ability to understand the motivations of others and positively influence engagement and behaviour.
• Show a willingness to support the development of others when guidance is available, while actively seeking opportunities for personal development.

Talent Pathway
• Identify talented individuals within programme delivery and refer them into appropriate development pathways where applicable.

Service Delivery
• Work closely with the Sports Development Manager to support the promotion and delivery of Sports Development programmes.
• Carry out programme-related tasks as directed to ensure high-quality delivery and engagement.
• Work in partnership with Burnley FC in the Community (BFCitC) and Burnley Football Club departments to support community initiatives identified by the Sports Development Manager, CEO, and Board of Trustees.

Administration and Measuring Impact
• Maintain accurate registers and update the organisation’s database to record attendance and participation.
• Demonstrate IT literacy by logging incidents and relevant information on compliance systems.
• Manage and prioritise workload effectively to ensure deadlines and targets are met, seeking support where necessary.

General
• Ensure health and safety policies and procedures are implemented across all programme activities.
• Understand and follow the Charity’s Safeguarding Policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines, ensuring safe working practices and appropriate reporting of concerns.
• Demonstrate flexibility in working hours where required to meet the needs of the role.
• Work towards agreed objectives and performance targets.
• Comply with all Charity policies and procedures.
• Promote the Burnley FC in the Community brand and ethos in a professional and positive manner.
• Support colleagues and contribute to other areas of the organisation where required to promote best practice.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Attend relevant training and continuous professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Consistently demonstrate and uphold the Charity’s core values.
• Be willing to work matchdays and occasional weekends where required to meet the needs of the organisation.

This job description is issued as a guideline to assist you in your duties and is not exhaustive. You may, on occasions, be required to undertake additional or other duties within the context of this job description.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills
• Level 1 in Coaching Cricket.
• Experience of planning and delivering regular cricket coaching sessions.
• Full clean driving license with access to own transport.

Please email hr@burnleyfc.com to request a copy of the full Job Description and Person Specification

How to apply
Please submit your CV via our careers page https://vacancies.burnleyfccommunity.org/ Please note we cannot admit CV’s submitted via email.

Safeguarding Statement
Burnley FC in the Community are committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS), which will be paid for by the Charity.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online safeguarding search will also be carried out by a member of our HR or Safeguarding Team for all shortlisted candidates. The post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

E, D & I Statement
Burnley FC in the Community are committed to equality and diversity within the workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Reasonable adjustments are available for candidates and those employed by BFCitC who disclose.

Veteran Statement
Burnley FC in the Community are committed to supporting veterans, reservists and the wider armed forces community. We are actively engaged in the recruitment of Service Leavers.

Mental Health Statement
Burnley FC in the Community are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and Mental Health of all of our staff.
How to apply: Please submit your CV via our careers page https://vacancies.burnleyfccommunity.org/ Please note we cannot admit CV’s submitted via email.