Job Description
Academies of Sport offer elite sports coaching in cutting-edge skills and strategies to young sportsmen and women, aged 9-14yrs, during the school holidays. We are looking for inspiring, enthusiastic and qualified coaches to lead in the delivery of our 3 day cricket academy this Summer.
Responsibilities
Lead Cricket Coaches will be required to:
· Be responsible for ensuring the coaching programme is delivered to a high standard
· Manage a small team of coaches to help deliver energetic coaching sessions
· Liaise with parents, providing feedback where appropriate
· Develop and progress coaching sessions for the various ages and abilities
· Provide challenging content in a safe learning environment
· Analyse performance and suggest areas of improvement
· Show energy, a positive attitude and enthusiasm
· Have excellent knowledge in all aspects of your sport (technical, tactical, physical and mental)
Requirements
· ECB Level 2 Cricket Coach (Minimum)
· ECB Level 3 Cricket Coach (Preferred)
· Ideally experienced at international or senior level, either playing or coaching
· Ideally first aid qualified
· Experience coaching younger cricket players and working with parents
· Experience leading/managing other staff
· Able to deliver excellent structured coaching sessions where all children are learning, developing, being stretched, challenged and having fun
· Excellent communication skills
· Approachable, patient, and above all, passionate about cricket!
Further Info
· Dates: 31st July – 2nd August
· Location: St Edwards School, Oxford
· Hours: 8:30 – 4:15pm
· Branded uniform provided
· All coaching appointments will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks required to work with children including references, enhanced DBS checks and other necessary vetting processes
If this sounds like you, apply NOW! We're waiting to hear from you.