Community Cricket Coach Organisation Lincolnshire Cricket Salary 25000 Location Lincolnshire (Including NE Lincs) Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 31 July 2026 Job Description We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who is enthusiastic about developing the participation & growth of the game and widening access to cricket at all levels. A collaborator with excellent communication, coaching and organisational skills who is also able to work well on their own. You will be passionate and knowledgeable with a desire to learn whilst delivering opportunities for development across the game.Roles and Responsibilities: The Community Coach will be responsible for: School Programmes:• Deliver the Chance to Shine programme of either the Whole School Programme (Full term) or Cricket Engagement Days (Full day) in Primary and Secondary Schools setting, as directed by the P&G Officer• Deliver, support & facilitate Primary winter indoor festivals & competitions, as directed by the P&G Officer• Deliver, support & facilitate Primary summer indoor festivals & competitions, as directed by the P&G Officer• Deliver, support & facilitate Secondary Boys & Girls winter indoor competitions, as directed by the P&G Officer• Deliver, support & facilitate Secondary Boys & Girls summer outdoor competitions, as directed by the P&G Officer• Deliver & support the Disability Development Officer, with delivery of our Lord’s Taverners SEN programmes., as directed by the P&G Officer• Encourage all schools to attend Lincolnshire Cricket’s skill festivals, competitions & any other activities.• Create community links with schools & local clubs, when delivering in schools• Encourage exit routes to local clubs for National Programmes & Junior options.• Understand & deliver your planned & agreed work programme, as directed by the P&G Officer• Understand how your work program links to our County Wide Plan.Community Engagement: To assist Lincolnshire Cricket’s Participation and Growth team in the development of activity that seeks to grow the game and enables cricket the opportunity to reach new audiences. This may include - • Activity specifically targeted at engaging women and/or girls.• Care home engagement. • Disability cricket delivery • Walking cricket• Street Clubs - Activity targeted at communities that may be classed as ‘hard to reach.’ This may be based on factors such as rurality, socio-economic status, population demographics etc.Performance:• To provide coaching support during the summer ‘match play’ programme to the performance delivery team.• Each Community Coach will be expected to provide coaching support across 10 days of the summer ‘match play’ performance programme. • Dates to be agreed between Head of Participation, Head of Performance and Community Coach. Administration:To ensure all relevant administration data needed when working in the above-mentioned areas is shared with the P&G OfficerCommunication, Knowledge & Expertise:This role requires - • Excellent communication and people skills, capable of creating & building relationships with a wide range of stakeholder groups.• Excellent customer service skills.• Good time management skills and a sharp eye for detail.• Ability to organise tasks, time, and workload effectively.• A friendly face with an empathy for working with teaching staff & volunteers alike.• Computer literate.• Experience of working within cricket or wider sports development.Relevant:• ECB Foundation 1, Core Coach or Level 2 coaching qualification• ECB DBS & ECB Safeguarding for Specialist Roles qualification• First Aid Qualification• A full driving license & access to a vehicleThe role will involve regulated activity with young people and vulnerable adults and therefore will require an enhanced ECB Disclosure and barring Service check (DBS).Key Relationships: Schools, HE & FE EstablishmentsSchool Games Organisers & School County Sport PartnershipsLincolnshire County Board StaffChance to Shine & East Midlands Coach network. How to apply Go to www.lincscricket.co.uk/careers/ for application form. Share X LinkedIn Email