Lead Cricket Coach

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: 31^st July – 2^nd 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.