Regional Under 15s - Assistant Coach (Secondment or consultant considered)

ECB

Location National
Salary £100/day plus reasonable expenses
Team England Men
  • Closing: 6:00pm, 21st Feb 2022 GMT

Perks and benefits

Healthcare
Life Insurance
Wellness programs
Employee Assistance Programme
Additional parental leave
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Paid volunteer days
Cycle to work scheme

Candidate happiness

8.37 (9394)

Job Description

PURPOSE

Responsible for assisting the Lead Coach with player selection, the delivery of the U15 Regional programme, and player feedback.

The 2022 U15s Regional programme is scheduled to involve 11 days, for which a daily rate and expenses are paid.   The successful candidate will be required to be available for approximately 11 days between 1st April 2022 to 31st August 2022 including attendance at the Bunbury Festival 2022 (July 31 - August 5).

Closing date for expressions of interest: 21st February 2022.

Virtual Interviews will be held on 9th March 2022.

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 BE DOING

NOMINATION & SELECTION

  • Support Lead Coach to ensure a fair and robust selection process is administered

  • Attend and contribute to nomination and selection meetings

  • Support the Lead Coach to gather information on nominated players

  • Undertake player assessments as required

PROGRAMME DELIVERY

  • Be present for the entire programme

  • Deliver coaching activities as directed by the Lead Coach   

  • Create an outstanding development environment

  • Liaise with the Lead Coach to ensure necessary equipment is available for sessions and matches

  • Ensure player safety and welfare at all times

  • Always comply with safeguarding guidelines

  • Ensure appropriate staff to player ratio is always maintained (2 members of staff for squad of 14)

  • Promote punctuality and the highest standards of conduct

COMMUNICATION

  • Provide players with on-going performance feedback

  • Complete formal processes for selected and released players

  • Feedback to county coaches, as directed by Lead Coach

  • Complete scouting reports (as requested by Lead Coach or Player ID Lead)

GENERAL

  • Support Lead Coach with programme or match preparations  

  • Participate in meetings relating to coaching delivery, nomination/selection etc.

  • Role model high standards of personal and professional integrity at all times

  • Support Team Manager with welfare matters as requested

  • Undertake other duties as requested by the Lead Coach

YOU’LL HAVE

  • DBS Compliant

  • Growth-mindset

  • Excellent communicator

  • Energy and passion of support people to achieve their potential

  • Proven experience in the pastoral obligations (including residential camps)

Removing bias from the hiring process

Applications closed Mon 21st Feb 2022

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Removing bias from the hiring process

  • Your application will be anonymously reviewed by our hiring team to ensure fairness
  • You’ll need a CV/résumé, but it’ll only be considered if you score well on the anonymous review

Applications closed Mon 21st Feb 2022