Cricket Development Officer

JobStart Scheme; Waringstown; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A local sports club in Waringstown seeks a temporary cricket development officer to enhance participation and coaching within the community. Responsibilities include implementing development plans, leading programmes, and engaging with local schools. Candidates must have a passion for cricket, strong interpersonal skills, and relevant coaching qualifications. The role offers up to 25 flexible hours per week, with a salary range from £7.55 to £12.21 per hour, depending on age and experience.

Qualifications

• Engage with children, adults, and volunteers.
• Deliver introductory cricket sessions in schools.
• Lead club's delivery of national/regional programmes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a club development plan.
• Support and develop the volunteer workforce.
• Monitor and evaluate programmes and projects.

Skills

Passion for cricket

Experience in sport development

Strong interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Commitment to safeguarding

Coaching qualification

Understanding of local cricket landscape

Education

Recognised coaching qualification

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: WARINGSTOWN CRICKET CLUBTo develop and deliver cricket-playing opportunities across the club, school and community settings; increase participation (especially juniors, women & girls), support and grow the volunteer workforce (coaches/officiators), and help build sustainable club-structures that align with strategic priorities for cricket-development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a club development plan for participation, retention and performance (especially in junior sections, women & girls, and beginner pathways).
• Work with local schools to deliver introductory cricket sessions, link school-cricket into the club (e.g., transition school players into club junior teams).
• Lead/co-ordinate the club’s delivery of national/regional programmes (e.g., beginner formats, festivals, All Stars/Dynamos equivalents) and ensure the club maximises these opportunities.
• Support and develop the volunteer workforce: recruit, train, mentor coaches, activators, officials; deliver coach-education and CPD within the club.
• Liaise with clubs, leagues, county/regional bodies to ensure the club has strong links and appropriate accreditation/certification (e.g., club development accreditation).
• Monitor, evaluate and report on programmes, projects and funding where relevant (including grant applications, funding bodies, sponsors).
• Promote inclusive cricket and outreach into under-represented groups (e.g., girls, people with disabilities, diverse communities).

Skills and Qualifications

• Passion for cricket, and an ability to engage with children, adults and volunteers.
• Experience of sport development, coaching or working with clubs and volunteers.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written, presentation).
• Good organisational and project-management skills (can juggle multiple programmes, meet deadlines).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and young people; willingness to undertake required checks (e.g., Enhanced DBS or NI equivalent).
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (due to travel between schools/clubs).
• A recognised coaching qualification (e.g., ECB Level 2 or equivalent).
• Prior experience working in a club, school or community cricket setting.
• Experience of delivering programmes for women & girls or inclusive cricket (disability/diverse communities).
• Understanding of the local cricket landscape (Northern Ireland, NCU region) and of national development programmes.
• Experience of applying for and managing grants/funding.
• Experience of coach-education or mentor roles.

Further Information

The Employer is: WARINGSTOWN 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.

Vacancy ID 1744171 Job Sector Leisure Area Co Armagh Location Waringstown (working primarily from the club’s ground and in local schools/communities) Salary 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour No. vacancies 2 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 07/11/2025 Closing date 18/12/2025 Worktime 10am to 3pm