Lead 2XI Coach / Assistant Coach

Organisation: Worcestershire County Cricket Club
Salary: £45,000
Location: WR2 4QQ
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 19 October 2025
Job Description: Job Title: Lead 2XI Coach / Assistant Coach

Reporting to: Head Coach

Location: Worcestershire County Cricket Club, New Road, Worcester, WR2 4QQ

Contract term: Full time, permanent

Background:

Worcestershire County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county cricket clubs which make up the England and Wales Cricket Board. We play to the highest level of professional cricket with a history stretching back over 155 years.

Our vision is to become Worcestershire’s premier destination for live sports, entertainment & hospitality, whilst providing great experiences for everyone who comes to New Road.

We are passionate about our people and strive to make our working environment a welcoming and inclusive one, fuelling ambition with opportunities and support to help our people achieve their personal and professional goals.

Our values of Trust, Inclusiveness, Kindness, Resilience and Togetherness, resonate across everything we do at the Club and define our culture and behaviours.

Role overview:

The Lead 2nd XI Coach / Assistant Coach will be responsible for coaching and managing the 2nd XI team during competitive fixtures, while also supporting the delivery of high-quality coaching and mentoring across all players.

Working closely with the Head Coach and Academy Director, the role will contribute to the ongoing development of players throughout the academy and into professional teams.

This is a full-time position that requires a flexible approach, including regular evening and weekend commitments.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

2nd XI

· Plan and deliver the 2nd XI training programme, including scheduling fixtures and leading training sessions.

· Oversee match preparation, contribute to selection discussions, and manage the team during games.

· Provide individual technical and tactical coaching to support player development.

· Lead on performance analysis, feedback, and player reviews to drive improvement.

· Collaborate with medical, S&C, and performance staff to ensure holistic player welfare and progression.

· Support talent identification and maintain a database of eligible players for the 2nd XI.

· Support with Triallist identification, communication and logistics.

Academy

· Assist the Academy Director in sessions throughout the Winter, and at other times of the year if required.

· Assist in mentoring players on technical, tactical, physical and mental aspects of performance.

· Assist in talent identification and recruitment.

Other responsibilities:

We expect our people to demonstrate and promote our values at all times to ensure Worcestershire County Cricket Club’s brand is always held in the highest regard both internally and in public. It is expected that you will:

· Be proactive in promoting inclusiveness across the club and reporting any discrimination that you witness.

· Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk that visit the Club.

· Promote a positive environment that is welcoming, friendly and supportive.

· Foster a culture of togetherness and commit to contributing to a strong team ethic.

· Be passionate about delivering excellent customer service to everyone that comes through our doors.

The nature of our work and the size of our team here at Worcestershire County Cricket Club requires everyone to be flexible, motivated and an excellent team player.

This Job Description is not an exhaustive list of tasks but represents the key duties and responsibilities required by the role. You may be required to take on such reasonable additional or other responsibilities and tasks as we need from time to time.

Person Specification:

Essential

• ECB Level 3 (or working towards Level 4) coaching qualification, or international equivalent.

• Proven experience of coaching within a high-performance cricket environment.

• Strong technical and tactical knowledge of the game across formats.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Desirable

• Previous playing or coaching experience in professional cricket.

• Experience in talent identification and youth development.

• Understanding of modern performance analysis tools and technology.

• Knowledge of physical preparation and sports psychology in cricket.

You will need to have the Right to Work in the UK or be able to obtain this by the start date. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Hours, benefits and salary:

This is a full time position that requires a flexible approach, including regular evening and weekend commitments.

The salary for this role is up to £45,000 per annum.

Our benefits:

· Contributory pension scheme

· Death in Service Cover at four times your annual salary

· Paid time off over Christmas and New Year

· Paid day off for your Birthday or celebration day of your choice

· Access to Pluxee employee benefits and discount platform

· Employee Assistance Programmes and Wellbeing support

· Free city centre parking

· Stunning city centre location with iconic cathedral view
How to apply: https://apply.workable.com/worcestershire-county-cricket-club/