Wicketz Community Cricket Coach Organisation Gloucestershire Cricket Foundation Salary £25,500 Location Bristol Contract type Fixed Term (Full time) Closing date 2 August 2026 Interview date 6 August 2026 Job Description Role: Wicketz Community CoachOrganisation: Gloucestershire Cricket Foundation Contract: Full time, 37.5 hours a week (minimum 24 months contract) Responsible to: Wicketz Development Manager Salary: £25,500 (depending on experience), plus benefitsBenefits include; Free Gym & Gloucestershire County Cricket Club Memberships + Pension contribution + 55p business mileage rate + 20 days holiday, not inclusive of Bank Holidays or 2-week Christmas break + other benefits.Safeguarding Statement The Gloucestershire Cricket Foundation (GCF) is committed to safeguarding and protecting everyone 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.Job purpose and focusTurn your passion for cricket into a career that changes lives.If you love cricket, enjoy working with young people and want to make a genuine difference in your community, this is the opportunity you have been waiting for.At the GCF, we believe cricket is far more than a game. Our mission is to improve lives through the power of cricket by putting more bats and balls into more people's hands. Working alongside the England and Wales Cricket Board, we are committed to making cricket the most inclusive team sport in England and Wales, creating opportunities for everyone, regardless of age, background or ability.We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and community-minded individual to join our team as the Wicketz Community Coach. Whether you are an aspiring coach, recent graduate or someone ready to take the next step in your coaching journey, this role offers an incredible first step into a career in cricket and sports development.Working in partnership with the Lord's Taverners, the nationally recognised Wicketz programme uses cricket as a vehicle to inspire young people living in underserved communities. It is about far more than coaching cricket; it is about building confidence, creating opportunities, developing life skills and helping young people realise what they are capable of.As a Wicketz Community Coach, you will be at the heart of your community, delivering exciting cricket sessions where young people live, learn and socialise. You will build trusted relationships, create welcoming environments where everyone belongs and develop innovative projects that keep young people engaged long after they first pick up a bat or ball.No two days are the same. One day you might be delivering an energetic cricket session at a Wicketz hub, the next working alongside schools, community organisations and local partners to create new opportunities for young people. You will have the freedom to bring your own ideas, be creative and shape programmes that make a lasting impact. You will also become part of a national network of Wicketz Development Officers, learning from experienced colleagues across England and Wales while developing the skills, knowledge and experience needed to build a successful career in cricket development, community sport and coaching.If you are passionate about cricket, believe in the power of sport to change lives and are ready to take your first step into a rewarding career, we would love to hear from you.Join the Gloucestershire Cricket Foundation and help us improve lives through the power of cricket.Key responsibilities• Plan and deliver Wicketz community hubs which align to the needs of the local people • Devise creative projects to recruit new participants and retain current participants• Provide opportunities for participants to develop the local Wicketz offer• Develop partnerships with external stakeholders to enhance the programme• Plan and deliver cricket sessions in schools • Maintain a database of participation• Provide written reports and case studies• Identify and support volunteers• Ensure all safeguarding procedures have been carried out relating to the programme• Increase and maintain awareness of the Wicketz programmeQualifications and Experience Essential • Licence to drive in the UK• Access to own vehicle• Minimum ECB Core Coach (Level 2) qualified • An Enhanced ECB DBS check or willing to gain certification within a short period of time• First Aid qualified, or willing to gain certification within a short period of time • Experience of planning and delivering community development programmes Desirable • Experience of working on cricket specific projects • Experience of coaching children of all ages• Demonstrate an understanding of:- GCF’s community programmes – ACE, Street, Super 1s, Walking Cricket- GCF’s Talent Programmes – Zonal, MCC Foundation hubs, ACE Academy - ECB’s National Programmes – All Stars and Dynamos Cricket- GCF’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion – GRACE Campaign- The Lord’s TavernersSupervision and work planning The Wicketz Community Coach will be employed by the Gloucestershire Cricket Foundation and line managed by the Wicketz Development Manager. You will work across the County of Gloucestershire and the City of Bristol and will have their offices at Seat Unique Stadium, Nevil Road, Bristol, BS7 9EJ.The employee’s normal working days will be Monday to Friday and will normally be expected to complete at least 37.5 hours in a week. The employee will not normally be required to work before 9am, however, due to the nature of the work involved in this position, the employee will be required to work some evenings and weekends. The post holder will be required to carry out their duties at such times and on such days that are the most effective to perform the responsibilities of the position. General This job description outlines the principal accountabilities/main duties relating to this post and does not describe in detail all the duties required to carry them out. Other duties may be required to be undertaken from time to time as directed by the Gloucestershire Cricket Foundation. All applicants must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have the Right to Work in the UK.Sponsorship for overseas employees cannot be provided for this role.For this role, there will be coaching cricket in our delivery region. Candidates will need to be living in or around Bristol and the surrounding area or be willing to relocate. How to apply To apply, candidates need to: 1- Email your CV to sam.emmott@gloucestershirecricketfoundation.org and 2- Complete a short set of preliminary, questions. The link to complete these questions is here: https://tinyurl.com/4hkkkstp Share X LinkedIn Email