Community Cricket Coach

JobStart Scheme; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local sports organization in Northern Ireland is looking for a Community Cricket Coach to assist in delivering coaching sessions across the region. This entry-level role is essential for promoting cricket within communities, requiring evening and weekend availability. Candidates should have some cricket knowledge and experience with children or community groups. This position provides valuable coaching experience and opportunities for community engagement.

Qualifications

• Valid driving licence is required.
• Access to transport for travel between schools and venues.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivering coaching sessions in schools and clubs.
• Assist with evening and weekend coaching.
• Help coordinate and deliver cricket events.
• Maintain coaching and event equipment.
• Promote participation opportunities among underrepresented groups.
• Record attendance and feedback for program monitoring.

Skills

Basic knowledge or playing experience of cricket

Experience working or volunteering with children or community groups

Basic IT skills for recording data

Able to work evenings and weekends

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: LISBURN CRICKET CLUBLisburn Cricket Club play in the Northern Cricket Union of Ireland and are responsible for promoting and developing the game across schools, clubs, and communities in Lisburn and Castlereagh, along with other clubs in that area.As a Community Cricket Coach, you will assist in the delivery of coaching sessions and participation programmes across the LCCC region. This entry-level role provides valuable experience in sports coaching, event support, and community engagement, working as part of an experienced and supportive team. You will be involved in evening and weekend sessions regularly with this role.

Responsibilities

• Support Lisburn CC DOC in planning and delivering inclusive cricket coaching sessions in schools, clubs, and community settings.
• Assist with evening and weekend coaching, including Sunday pathway sessions.
• Help coordinate and deliver Lisburn events such as cricket festivals and indoor league fixtures.
• Prepare and maintain coaching and event equipment, ensuring safe and efficient use.
• Promote participation opportunities among underrepresented groups including women, girls, and people with disabilities.
• Record attendance and feedback to support programme monitoring and evaluation.

Skills and Qualifications

• Be able to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Valid driving licence.
• Basic knowledge or playing experience of cricket.
• Experience working or volunteering with children, young people or community groups.
• Basic IT skills for recording data and reporting participation.
• Access to transport for travel between schools and venues.

Further Information

The Employer is: LISBURN CRICKET CLUBJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information- Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week.- Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.- Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.