The Specialist Coach Developer is responsible for delivering and facilitating on the L4 Specialist Coach Programme, along with providing support and CPD training for coaches beyond certification. Furthermore, the role holder will also support the Interim Head of Coach Development in providing support and training to coaches working with England Teams when required.

This role will have a direct impact upon coaches operating within the talent pathway and performance sectors, helping them to coach highly talented players more effectively.

WHO WE ARE

The England and Wales Cricket Board is the national governing body for all cricket in England and Wales, supporting the game at every level – from grassroots to professional.

We believe cricket is a force for good that can have an enduring impact on everyone’s lives and we have an ambitious strategy to inspire a generation to say ‘cricket is a game for me’. It provides great entertainment. It teaches important skills, both physical and social.  It can help inclusion and social cohesion, bringing communities together.

The ECB welcomes applications from all backgrounds to ensure we deliver our Inspiring Generations strategy and fulfil our purpose to connect communities and improve lives through cricket.

OUR VALUES

• Stronger As One Team – We are stronger together. We allow for individual strengths and beliefs but head in the same direction. We respect, support and really listen to each other along the way.

• Push New Boundaries – We are bold, brave and curious. We challenge and don’t settle. We forge the future whilst remembering our roots.

• Be The Best In The Game – On & Off The Pitch – We train hard. We strive to be our best to help the team be the best. We celebrate our victories and learn from our let downs.

• Passion For Play – We are here to inspire & be inspired. We are serious about what we do, but don’t take ourselves seriously. We enjoy the journey and have fun.

YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF

• You have a strong understanding of high performance coach development

• You’re passionate about facilitating and delivering coaching programmes and CPD

• You understand and enjoy high performance environments

• You enjoy travelling extensively throughout the UK

• You are reliable, adaptable, self-motivated and self-organised

YOU’LL BE DOING

• Assisting with selection and management of L4 Specialist Coach Programme applications

• Supporting the Interim Head of Coach Development through facilitation and delivery on the L4 Specialist Coach Programme

• Assisting with L4 Specialist Coach Programme assessments

• Providing post-course support to certified Specialist coaches

• Facilitating and delivering on CPD modules

• Supporting the Interim Head of Coach Development in the delivery of training for coach developers

• Supporting the Interim Head of Coach Development by carrying out reviews and updates of programmes and CPD

• Working with the Operations Lead and other support to deliver other coaching events

• Contributing to the leadership, strategic direction and management of the coaching department

   

YOU’LL HAVE

• An ECB L4 or Specialist Coach certificate

• Expertise in talent pathway and performance cricket coaching

• Experience of professional and international coaching environments

• The ability to support professional and international coaches

• A good understanding of learning transfer, plus the effects of pressure and effective coping strategies

• Exceptional people skills

• Excellent presenting and facilitation skills

• Strong networking skills

• The confidence, robustness and skill to present to groups of experienced and professional and international coaches

• The ability to organise coaches, presenters and facilities to create effective learning environments

• The capability to deliver hard feedback on an individual basis

• A current DBS certificate

• A full UK driving license and be willing to extensively travel throughout England & Wales

• IT literacy

YOU’LL RECEIVE

• Competitive salary

• 25 days’ holiday (pro rated)

• Private medical insurance 

• Non-contributory 8% pension

• Life assurance

• 30% discount on New Balance items