Cricket Development Coach

Organisation

Durham Cricket Foundation

Salary

Starting from £24000

Location

Chester le Street

Contract type

Permanent (Full time)

Closing date

9 August 2026

Job Description

CRICKET DEVELOPMENT COACH
(35 Hours per week, Permanent Contract)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a cricket coach to advance the development of the game for children, young people and adults. The main objective will be to deliver cricket-based activities throughout County Durham.
The individual would be expected to provide coaching sessions, activities, games, festivals and competitions as well as promote opportunities to continue to participate in traditional cricket settings and non-traditional settings. All activity will link into local club and county board programs which promote access to sustainable participation.
Additional Information:
Relevant Training will be provided for the successful candidate.

Appropriate coaching, clothing and equipment will be provided to the successful candidate.

The initial role is offered on a full-time contract and is subject to a successful probation period.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To be responsible for planning and delivering a co-ordinated coaching programme, always providing quality coaching in a friendly and professional manner.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Coach young people and adults of all abilities and cater for a wide range of experience.
• Retain people of all ages in sport by ensuring a high-quality, enjoyable, player centred experience and providing guidance on progression opportunities based on the person’s interests and abilities.
• To develop structured links between schools and national programs.
• Prepare and deliver high quality community-based cricket coaching programs
• Deliver high quality cricket coaching sessions on the Durham Cricket Development Pathway
• Develop partnerships with the relevant organisations.
• Prepare and deliver programmes of work in consultation with Chief Executive and Operations Manager
• Deliver the ‘Chance to Shine’ project to their allocated schools and on behalf of allocated clubs.
• Complete all monitoring related to any programs in a detailed and timely manner.
• Work with clubs on the All Stars and Dynamos programs.
• Provide quantitative and qualitative progress reports on their work programme.
• Provide case studies and good news stories in collaboration with the PR & Marketing Officer.
• Take responsibility for completing and returning all the necessary forms.
• Work in designated communities with identified target groups throughout the district / county.
• Manage allocated areas of the organisations work programmes.
• Attend meetings with partners on behalf of the Durham Cricket Foundation.
• Be aware and comply with all relevant Health and Safety regulations and work procedures as highlighted by your line manager.
• Wear and maintain issued uniform or clothing as directed and to conduct yourself in a manner commensurate with the high-profile image of the Durham Cricket Foundation.
• Maintain a flexible approach commensurate with the aims of the Durham Cricket Foundation.
• Work unsociable hours as required.
• Engage in a managed continuous personal development plan, based on learning centred approach and the requirement of the coaching role.
• Agree to adhere to ECB ‘Code of Ethics and Conduct for Sports Coaches’, Equity & Child Protection Policies.

The above responsibilities and duties do not include or define all tasks which may be required to be undertaken by the postholder. The responsibilities and duties may vary without changing the general character of the level of responsibility and duties involved. These factors are reflected in the grading of the post.
This job advert only contains the principal accountabilities / main duties relating to this post and does not describe in detail all of the duties that the post will require. The post holder will be expected to work weekends and also some evenings as and when required.
The post holder will be required to attend the office for a whole team meeting once a month on a Monday. The remaining of their working week will depend on the projects and meetings required and administration/meetings can take place at the office/remotely/at home. The individual will be required to travel throughout the County.

Durham Cricket is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safe recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our services.
Due to the requirements of the role and responsibilities assigned to the post holder, successful applicants will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check (DBS).
OTHER CONDITIONS

The post holder will be based at Seat Unique Riverside as part of the Durham Cricket Foundation. Due to the nature of the work the post holder will carry out his/her duties as such times/days which are most effective to perform the tasks required. This will involve some out of hours work – evenings, weekends, Bank Holidays, as necessary. There will also be significant travel around the region to meet different organisations.


EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES IN EMPLOYMENT POLICY STATEMENT

It is the policy of Durham Cricket to treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of age, disability, gender, reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Furthermore, Durham Cricket will ensure that no requirement or condition will be imposed without justification which could disadvantage individuals purely on any of the above situations.

We recognize and value the difference and individual contribution that people make to the organisation. We strive to ensure that diversity as well as equality is embedded in all our policies, procedures and practices, responding to employees’ needs and encouraging employee development to increase their contribution to effective service delivery.
SAFER RECRUITMENT POLICY

Durham Cricket is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our services.


HOURS

Full time, 35 hours per week.

SALARY

Starting from £24,000

HOLIDAYS

28 days per annum (pro rata) which includes the 8 statutory Bank Holidays in England & Wales.

PENSION SCHEME

Automatic Enrolment into the Royal London Group Personal Pension Plan. Matched employee contributions up to a maximum contribution of 5% of Basic Salary.

WORKPLACE

Durham Cricket, Banks Homes Riverside, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3QR

How to apply

To apply for the role please read the additional document on our website and download application form from here: https://www.durhamcricket.co.uk/foundation/foundation-careers/ Closing date for applications is Sunday 9th August. We don't accept CVs and cover letters.

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