Organisation

Middlesex Cricket

Location

Middlesex, various

Salary Range

N/A

Contract Type

Full Time

Closing Date

14 April 2023

Job Description

Purpose of the Role:
We are looking for participation coaches to join our team. You will be part of a dedicated Participation Team within Middlesex Cricket, who work in one of the most vibrant cities in the world, London! We are a county that embraces difference, pushes the boundaries on what can be achieved and wants to lead on the world stage. We believe in the power of sport, in its ability to unify communities, develop people and improve environments so that everyone can take part and thrive in cricket!
Our Participation Strategy covers delivery in 17 of the London Metropolitan Boroughs.

Principal responsibilities
The successful applicant will be responsible for the following duties:
• To organize and deliver coaching sessions in Infant, Primary, Secondary schools, Colleges and Universities across Middlesex
• Lead on the delivery of All Stars and Dynamo’s cricket sessions
• To use assemblies as a tool to spread the power of cricket to a larger audience.
• To link all school and community activity to exit routes whether traditional or non-traditional.
• To umpire and score at all Middlesex school and community competitions.
• To support the delivery of Participation team community events and Middlesex Cricket match day activation
• To coach on Chance to Shine Street programmes across the County
• To be able to articulate Middlesex Cricket offers to key stakeholders.
• Assisting in the development of cricket in 17 London Boroughs in accordance with the Middlesex Cricket Strategic Plan, contributing to the responsibilities of the Participation Team as directed by the Director of Participation & Safeguarding

Skills, Knowledge and Experience
• Disclosure and Barring System Check (assistance available)
• UKCC2 Certificate in Cricket Coaching
• First Ad Certificate (assistance available)
• Safeguarding Young Cricketers Certificate (assistance available)
• Ability to travel by public transport to various locations.
• Ability to work to individual and team targets.
• Adopt a positive Customer Service approach
• Experience of coaching in various environments
• Ability to communicate with key stake holders and customers.
• Motivated and committed to personal development.

To Apply

Please forward your CV and an accompanying Cover Letter, stating your suitability for the role, to recruitment@middlesexccc.com. Please note that you will be required to complete and return a Safer Recruitment Application Form if you are shortlisted and invited to interview. The closing date for applications is 5pm on the 14th April 2023. Interviews will be held on 20th April 2023. Please note that due to the volume of applications the Club receives, we are unable to provide specific feedback on unsuccessful applications. All applicants must have Right to Work in the UK, sponsorship for overseas employees cannot be provided for this role. Middlesex Cricket is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and adults at risk that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a process of vetting, including the disclosure of criminal records and the seeking of references. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our services. Middlesex Cricket are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. The Club’s Privacy notice can be viewed here: https://www.middlesexccc.com/page/privacy-policy