Visually Impaired / Blind (National Squads)  

This is an exciting opportunity to work within Disability Performance cricket teams at the ECB. We are looking for expressions of interest for England National Squads Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches to work with the ECB on a consultancy basis (or on a secondment) to provide leadership, guidance and direction to the England Disability elite/performance programme. The National Squad coaches  prepare the VI/Blind Team for future international competition. The National Squad coaches will have a close working relationship with all members of the England Management Team including the Medical Services Lead, Performance Analyst and Operations Manager. 

Candidates should have experience of working in a high performance environment and be a minimum of a Level 3/Advanced or working towards qualified coach. 

Please submit your expression of interest by answering the application questions and submitting CV by Feb 28th 2025. 

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 aspire to achieve world’s best development & performance impact 

• Have a passion for learning and developing people 

• You are adaptable, a great communicator and see opportunities not barriers 

YOU’LL BE DOING

• Preparing and Selecting the country’s best available cricketers with a disability to play and win international cricket matches for England. 

• Providing feedback and development plans. 

• Setting individual and team performance targets for all England Disability Squad members. 

• To liaise regularly with the Performance Manager Disability Cricket on all matters relating to performance 

• Designing a training camp programme that allows for the development of the team & individual players 

• Leading the squad in overseas and home series 

• Supporting Coaches and working with coaches involved in the Visually Impaired County fixtures through BCEW 

• You’ll maintain, and role model within the England Physical Disability team, the highest standards of behaviour and discipline.  

YOU’LL HAVE

• Experience as a Head Coach or leader of a high performance team with a proven track record of success 

• Understanding of domestic and international disability cricket 

• Experience of performance and technical analysis systems 

• Have a desire to continually develop yourself as a coach by attending training. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

• Strong people management skills and a verifiable record of working within a multi-disciplinary environment in the delivery of coaching programmes 

• Experience of working with disabled cricketers is desirable but not essential. 

• Understanding of effective learning transfer 

• Enhanced DBS & Safeguarding 

• The ability to work weekends is essential and there will be a requirement for overseas travel. 

YOU’LL RECEIVE

• £150-£200 day rate (depending on coaching level) for all domestic matches, training and screening days. 

• £100 admin fee – at the discretion of Centre staff Performance Manager and/or Operations Manager Disability Cricket 

• Suitable Uniform Provision 

• Time commitment (National squads)will be 20 days of training with tournament play of up to 20 days 

Please note that: 

1.   If successful, along with insurance and certificates associated with your role, we will require confirmation that you have appropriate business use insurance for your car, should you use it to drive to and from squad weekends and matches. 

2.     You will be able to claim for out of pocket expenses for lunches up to £12.00 per lunch (No alcohol to be claimed as expenses). You may also claim 45p per mile when driving your own personal vehicle. 

3.     During this contract, there will be no Friday Night stays unless agreed with the Disability Operations Manager. If a Friday night stay is agreed, then there will be no reimbursement for any expenses incurred.