Women’s Head Coach

Organisation: Gloucestershire Cricket
Salary: Competitive package depending on experience
Location: Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 6 October 2025
Interview date: 13 October 2025
Job Description: As Women’s Head Coach, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the culture and driving the success of the Gloucestershire County Cricket Club’s women’s team. Your leadership will be instrumental in
building a high-performance environment that creates long-term success, aligned with the Club's ambitious vision, mission, and core values. You will inspire excellence, develop future stars, and
elevate Gloucestershire women’s cricket to new heights.

Key responsibilities

Coaching and management:

• Lead the Gloucestershire County Cricket Club Tier 2 women’s coaching team, creating a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Provide regular reports and updates to the Director of Cricket and the Cricket Committee on progress, performance, and key developments within the role’s remit.
• Coordinating with the captain and senior players to select the strongest team, focused on winning and to perform to a high standard.
• Organise and oversee all training sessions, ensuring players are fully prepared to perform at their peak including conducting 1-1 sessions.
• Deliver tactical and strategic support on match days, including sourcing key information on opponents and players to develop winning game plans.
• Working closely with our Science & Medical team to ensure best practice in player selection and consistent alignment with return-to-play programmes.
• Teaming up with the performance analyst to gather critical data, driving informed decisions for match preparation, post-match analysis and player development plans.
• Deliver hands-on coaching, with the support of coaching resources across the women’s programme and across other age groups within the pathways.

Player Development and mental wellbeing:

• Develop, implement, and monitor tailored individual development programmes for each Tier 2 player.
• Work closely with the Head of Talent Pathways and relevant pathway coaches to nurture emerging talent in the Gloucestershire Emerging Player Programme (EPP), ensuring a seamless pathway for future stars.
• Create and oversee strategies for a smooth transition of U18 and EPP players into the senior squad, in coordination with the Safeguarding Lead, ensuring their development and
welfare are prioritised.
• Partner with the Science and Medicine team to enhance player fitness, availability, and overall wellbeing throughout the season.
• Effectively manage player workload to maintain peak performance levels throughout a demanding season.

Culture:

• Collaborate with players and staff to set ambitious performance goals for the Gloucestershire women’s team, continuously reviewing and monitoring progress to ensure success.
• Build a high-performance environment where players are driven to excel both on and off the pitch, consistently meeting the highest cricket standards.
• Create a positive, inclusive dressing room culture that aligns with the Club’s vision, across all teams, values, and its commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, ensuring a united and thriving team atmosphere.
• Work closely with the captain to ensure consistent messaging, providing strong leadership and direction to both players and coaching staff to achieve performance goals.
• Uphold the interests of Gloucestershire County Cricket Club, contributing to a positive image both on and off the field, and promoting the Club’s values at every opportunity.

Operations:

• Work closely with the Head of Cricket Operations to create an exciting schedule of team activities, including training sessions, ensuring players are fully prepared for all events both on and off the field.
• Play a key role in identifying facility requirements to support the team’s training and match schedules, guaranteeing preparation and performance.
• Collaborate with the Head of Cricket Operations to deliver a top-tier women’s programme, ensuring alignment with the Club’s annual budget and long-term goals.
• Actively participate in club staff meetings, contributing to the strategic direction and success of Gloucestershire Women’s Cricket.
• Be available to engage with stakeholders and the local community, promoting the team’s achievements and creating positive public interest.
• Implementing and maintaining a scouting network to ensure potential talent is being identified throughout the region.

Safeguarding:

• Demonstrate commitment to safeguarding children and adults, ensuring their welfare is always the top priority.
• Play an active role in implementing Gloucestershire Cricket’s Safeguarding Policy, contributing to a safe and supportive environment for all.
• Report any safeguarding concerns promptly and in line with Gloucestershire Cricket’s Safeguarding Procedure, ensuring issues are addressed swiftly and appropriately.
• Ensure that a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environment is maintained at all times, adhering to Gloucestershire Cricket’s Safeguarding Guidance to protect the wellbeing of everyone
involved.

Key Relationships:

• Director of Cricket, Head of Talent Pathways, Head of Cricket Operations, Women’s Strength & Conditioning Coach, Women’s & Girl’s Pathway Physiotherapist.

Job Specification

Essential Criteria:
• ECB Level 3 Coaching Qualification (or equivalent): A minimum qualification that ensures you’re equipped to coach at the highest level and deliver exceptional results.
• Proven Success as a coach: A track record of success coaching, demonstrating your ability to inspire and lead teams to victory.
• Experience in Developing Elite Players: Experience in nurturing elite and aspiring elite players, helping them achieve their potential over a sustained period of time.
• Outstanding Planning and Organisational Skills: The ability to plan, coordinate, and organise complex training programmes, ensuring players are prepared to perform at their best.
• Deep knowledge of women’s cricket: A passion for women’s cricket with a strong vision for driving the development of the professional game at Gloucestershire and beyond.
• Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Demonstrated experience and commitment to promoting and delivering the Club’s EDI strategy, creating a welcoming and inclusive
environment.
• Current enhanced DBS, Child Protection (Safeguarding Young People) and First Aid, and the right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Ability to travel independently between sites (Full and valid UK driving licence).

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience as a Senior Coach in Women’s Cricket: Previous experience at the senior coaching level in women’s cricket, with a proven ability to lead and inspire teams.

This Job Description should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline of areas of major activity and will be amended in the light of changing circumstances at
GCCC.

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How to apply: To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to recruitment@glosccc.co.uk We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.