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Head Coach

Hampshire Cricket
Organisation
Hampshire Cricket
Salary
Market Competitive and as per experience
Location
Utilita Bowl & Hilton Southampton Utilita Bowl, Botley Road, West End, Southampton, SO30 3XH
Contract type
(Full time)
Closing date
18 November 2026
Job Description
Head Coach
Permanent Full Time

Department / Area: Hampshire Cricket
Reports to: Director of Cricket
Location: Utilita Bowl & Hilton Southampton
Utilita Bowl, Botley Road, West End, Southampton,
SO30 3XH

The Role

Hampshire Cricket is seeking an exceptional Head Coach to drive the Club to sustained success in all formats of the game.

The Head Coach will collaborate closely with the Director of Cricket to establish key values and foster a culture that encourages consistent improvement and peak performance.


Key Responsibilities

· Oversee the performances of the 1st XI and deliver results through a positive brand of cricket.
· Lead the coaching and support team responsible for preparing and performing both the 1st XI and 2nd XI sides.
· Identify and develop players with the potential to excel at domestic and international levels.
· Maintain a positive relationship with the Club captains and provide appropriate support to their role.
· Collaborate closely with the Director of Cricket and the Club captain on team selection, ensuring the 1st XI has the best opportunity to perform at its full potential.
· Collaborate closely with the Club’s support staff, including the medical and strength and conditioning teams, to ensure players are well-prepared for consistent high-level performance.
· Assist in the recruitment and retention of players, coaching, and support staff.
· Conduct one-on-one appraisals with players, coaching, and support staff, submitting written analyses to the Director of Cricket.
· Conduct bi-annual reviews on the performance of coaching and support staff.
· Adhere to and promote the Club’s key values.

Place Of Work

The Team are based at Utilita Bowl & Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl, Botley Road, West End, Southampton, SO30 3XH, however the role requires extensive UK and possible overseas travel.



Hours Of Work

There needs to be a flexible approach to working hours due to the seasonal nature of the role with emphasis on availability throughout the year to oversee the winter and competition schedules.

Salary

Market competitive and based on experience.

How To Apply

Please send a cover letter and CV by email to recruitment@utilitabowl.com and giles.white@utilitabowl.com.

Utilita Bowl is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to employment practices and behaviours that encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment and eliminate unlawful and unfair discrimination. If you would like to request any accommodations from application through to interview, please email recruitment@utilitabowl.com
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the people we care for, creating a setting in which everyone feels welcome and safe. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes the disclosure of criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.


Considerations

All applicants must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have the Right to Work in the UK. Due to the temporary nature of this role, sponsorship for overseas nationals cannot be provided.

Utilita Bowl is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to employment practices and behaviors that encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment, and eliminate unlawful and unfair discrimination. If you would like to request any accommodations from application through to interview, please email recruitment@utilitabowl.com

We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our organization.

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To apply click here. : https://utilitabowl.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=87d29b4e-c91b-44c5-be31-848cd2f6c6d6
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