England Women U19 S&C (Secondments and Consultants considered)

Organisation: England & Wales Cricket Board
Salary: Competitive
Location: Loughborough and Overseas Tour
Contract type
Closing date: 10 October 2025
Job Description: PURPOSE

An exciting opportunity to become England Women U19 S&C Consultant for our tour to Australia in 2026. The role will maximise player physical preparation and availability in combination with the England Women SS&M team and County S&M teams across the preparation and performance phases for an England Women U19 squad.

The England Women U19 tour to Australia will provide opportunities in an inspirational development environment with competitive exposure at International level for players deemed with the highest potential to play for England Women in the future, as well as players highlighting key potential to further their career within the domestic game.

The England Women U19 S&C Coach will lead the physical development programme, ensuring the preparation and performance phase of the programme are delivered to the highest of standards. They will provide regular connections to the County teams that the players are associated with.

The role will require availability for approximately 50-55 days between November 10th to 1st May at the following training camps and tour dates:

13th-16th November

29th-1st December

12th-14th December

2nd-4th January TBC

13th-15th February

20th-23rd February

6th-8th March TBC

13th-15th March

27th March-20th April overseas tour

5 admin days

WHO WE ARE

The England and Wales Cricket Board is the national governing body for all cricket in England and Wales, supporting the game at every level – from grassroots to professional.

We believe cricket is a force for good that can have an enduring impact on everyone’s lives and we have an ambitious strategy to inspire a generation to say ‘cricket is a game for me’. It provides great entertainment. It teaches important skills, both physical and social. It can help inclusion and social cohesion, bringing communities together.

The ECB welcomes applications from all backgrounds to ensure we deliver our Inspiring Generations strategy and fulfil our purpose to connect communities and improve lives through cricket.

OUR VALUES

Run on respect. We ensure our game is based on fairness, respect and decency.

Embrace enjoyment. We make sure everyone finds fun in the game.

Build belonging. We actively include so everyone can find a place in the game.

Progress with purpose. We stay open to change to keep the game moving forward.

YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF

You have a passion for delivering high quality Strength & Conditioning support and enjoy working within a multidisciplinary team.

YOU’LL BE DOING

Design in collaboration with the National Lead and County SS&M staff, and lead the delivery of an outstanding physical development programme for the players perceived to have the highest potential to be England Women cricketers of the future.

Complete physical profiling of England Women U19 players in collaboration with ECB staff

Complete regular monitoring of players using Insight 360 and feedback to SS&M and coaching staff to maximise player development through the preparation phase. In addition to maximising player availability along with the medical team.

Provide coaching direction and support, both directly and in partnership with County teams, to the identified players selected into the England Women U19 Australia tour programme, inclusive of coaching players within residential training camps and on tour.

Collaborate and contribute to short and medium-term Player Development Plans for identified players with the County teams.

Monitor the impact and effectiveness of the England Women U19 programme and submit regular reports to the National Lead for Physical Preparation.

Contribute to a robust review process of the England Women U19 Australia tour programme following the completion of the series.

YOU’LL HAVE

Experience of programme design (both individual and team), implantation, management and evaluation for high potential female athletes.

Demonstratable experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams in high performance sport.

Excellent knowledge of Women’s cricket at both County and International levels.

Experience of working within Women’s County cricket.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with exceptional standards of professionalism and integrity.

Excellent time management and organisational skills.

UKSCA Accreditation or evidence of working towards.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Safeguarding Children certification – a DBS disclosure is an impartial and confidential document that details and individuals criminal record and where appropriate gives details of those who are barred from working with children.

Understand the important of safeguarding and be able to demonstrate awareness of how to apply best practice principles in a performance pathway environment.

High levels of energy and enthusiasm.

Honesty, tact and strong will to succeed.

Excellent IT skills with competent ability using Microsoft Office programmes.

Full UK driving license and ability to travel independently.

A valid first aid certificate.

YOU’LL RECEIVE

£175 day rate

Reasonable travel expenses

Please note, interviews are expected to be held during the w/c 13th October 2025.
How to apply: Please apply at the following link: https://app.beapplied.com/apply/ar31izszwl