Closing date: 19th August 2016

Indicative Payment:        £17,891 – 18,394 per annum

37 hours per week
 
Location: Westgate Centre for Sport

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a cricket coach to advance the development of the game for young people and adults. The main objective will be to increase the participation levels in Newcastle and North Tyneside.

The individual would be expected to provide coaching activities, games, festivals and competitions as well as promote opportunities for volunteering. All activity will link into local club and county board programmes which promote access to sustainable participation.

As part of the board's Outcomes Framework, there has been a clearly identified need to raise the profile of cricket for those who would traditionally have dropped out of the game. The research has indicated that more local opportunities need to be provided, using innovative and informal formats of the game to grow involvement.

 Duties will include:

•     Reporting to the Director of Cricket
•     Working alongside the Northumberland Cricket Board Officers to deliver high quality coaching and recruit support staff to voluntary roles for the programmes
  
•     Organising and leading the young people and adult programmes within Newcastle and North Tyneside (including training, matches, events in schools and community settings) including Chance to Shine and MCC Foundation Hub Programme.
  
•     Communicating with all participants, clubs and partners, specifically through social media
  
•      Producing reports and other material promoting the young people and programmes
  
•     Developing partnerships with clubs who support the development of young people and adult cricket
  
•     Increasing awareness of cricket
  
•     Maintaining high standards of behaviour, discipline, and child welfare
  

Knowledge and Experience

•     Experience of working with young people and adult cricketers
•     Ability to work unsociable hours, including evenings and weekends
  
•     ECB Level 2 coaching qualification (minimum)
  
•     Experience as a volunteer, manager, coach or leader of sports teams
  
•     Experience of organising events
  
•     Strong people management skills
  
•     Good IT skills including use of social media
  
•     Excellent time management and organisational skills
  
•     Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  
•     Energy, enthusiasm, flexibility / adaptability
  
•     Full UK Driving Licence and access to car
  

General

This job advert only contains the principle accountabilities / main duties relating to this post and does not describe in detail all of the duties that the post will require.  The post holder will be expected to work weekends and also some evenings as and when required.

Appointment Process

If you would like to be considered for this post please send your current CV with a covering letter explaining your reasons for applying and suitability for the role by 19th August to Ian Wardle, Director of Cricket, ian.wardle@northumberlandcricketboard.co.uk .

Interviews are expected to take place week commencing on 29th August. Any appointment will be subject to satisfactory references.

Due to the requirements of the role and responsibilities assigned to the post holder, successful applicants will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check (DBS).

If you would like to have an informal conversation about this position then please contact Ian Wardle – Director of Cricket on 07785722283 or email ian.wardle@northumberlandcricketboard.co.uk