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 know that Cricket is a force for good and makes an enduring impact on people’s lives. It provides great entertainment. It teaches important skills, both physical and social. It can help inclusion and social cohesion. It’s something for everyone to watch, play or enjoy, across genders, age, disability and diverse communities.

PURPOSE OF ROLE

• To oversee the individual and team development of one of four Disability Premier League (DPL) Squads as well as the off season training program from a coaching perspective. Creating safe, positive, learning environments for all players and staff.

• To provide high quality coaching and planning that is aimed at improving the performance levels of the Disability Premier League side both on and off the pitch.

OUR VALUES

• Run on respect. We ensure our game is based on fairness, respect and decency. 

• Embrace enjoyment. We make sure everyone finds fun in the game. 

• Build belonging. We actively include so everyone can find a place in the game. 

• Progress with purpose. We stay open to change to keep the game moving forward. 

YOU'LL BE DOING

Head Coach (Level 3 Certified – Minimum Requirement) - Disability Cricket

• To lead the management team that work within your Disability Premier League (DPL) group/squad

• To integrate DPL players into the squads when appropriate

• To be an integral part of the Talent ID process of New Players

• Establish a health relationship with the Head Coaches of all England Squads to ensure consistency in the pathway and establish mesureable KPI’s for for players within DPL.

• To attend the annual ‘Draft’ event to select players for each individual DPL Squad

• To co-ordinate and deliver a structured and comprehensive annual programme of cricket to develop each individual player within your squad – Minimum of three winter camps, regular virtual meetings with squad and individuals within it

• Create and develop a High Performance Culture with a focus on players stepping up from domestic cricket into performance cricket in order to prepare them for the ‘next step’.

• To work with other experts within Operations, Performance Analysis, Medical Services and Safeguarding to ensure the development of players and maintain safe environments for players to perform in

• To play an active role with the management team in providing pastoral care and observations of players.

• To be present at all agreed training sessions and DPL games/events

• To understand health and safety requirements of all DPL teams as well as support members of the management team to carry our their health and safety including safeguarding and welfare duties

• To work in a professional manner, representing England and Wales Cricket Board

YOU’LL HAVE (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)

• Level 3 Qualification

• Experience of working in High Performance Environments

• Experience of working with High Performing Athletes with Impairments (Desirable)

• Excellent communication skills

• Enhanced DBS Check

YOU’LL RECEIVE

• £175 day rate for all domestic matches, training and screening days.

• £100 admin fee – at the discretion of HDC

• Suitable Kit Provision

• There may be additional fees involved with touring / Marquee tournaments

Please note that:

1. Along with insurance and certificates associated with your role, please send in appropriate business use insurance for your car, should you use it to drive to and from squad weekends and matches.

2. The maximum amount you may be able to claim for out of pocket expenses for lunches is £12.00 per lunch. You may claim 40p per mile when driving your own personal vehicle. No alcohol to be claimed as expenses.

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.