Devon Cricket Foundation: Girls Community Cricket Coach (Deadline – Oct 11)

Cricexec; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Devon Cricket Foundation is seeking a Girls Community Cricket Coach to inspire more girls to try and continue playing cricket; based in Exeter, you will work across schools and clubs to create fun, confidence-building cricket experiences.

You will build strong links between schools and local cricket clubs, support clubs to establish sustainable girls' sections, and promote equality and opportunity in sport within Devon. DBS check required and commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching girls or in school environment preferred.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with students, teachers and clubs.
• Ability to create engaging, enjoyable cricket experiences for young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cricket coaching in primary and secondary schools to girls.
• Build links between schools and cricket clubs to grow girls' participation.
• Support clubs to establish and grow girls' sections across Devon.
• Promote inclusive, equal opportunities in sport.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Job description

The Devon Cricket Foundation is looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and skilled Girls Community Cricket Coach to help us increase the number of girls playing, enjoying and staying involved in cricket across Devon.This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine difference to the growth of the girls’ game. The successful candidate will spend much of their time working directly in primary and secondary schools, introducing girls to cricket and creating enjoyable experiences that build confidence, communication, teamwork and leadership.Just as importantly, you will help turn those first experiences into lasting participation by building strong links between schools and cricket clubs, and supporting clubs to establish and grow sustainable girls’ sections.This role supports the Devon Cricket Foundation's aim of making cricket accessible to all by developing sustainable opportunities, from participation to competition.

We are looking for someone who loves working with children and young people and can bring energy, enthusiasm and creativity to their coaching.You will need to be a confident communicator who can build positive relationships with girls, teachers, schools, coaches, volunteers, parents and cricket clubs.

The Devon Cricket Foundation is committed to equality and diversity, and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.

Job Title

Girls Community Cricket Coach

Location

Exeter OfficeUniversity of Exeter Sports Park, EX4 4QN

Contract

Full-time, fixed-term contract (24months)

Hours

37.5 hours per week

Salary

£25,052+ Auto-enrolment pension, work mobile & laptop, clothing, healthcare plan and expenses

Reporting to

Women & Girls' Development Officer andOperations Executive

Publication Date

Monday, 14th September 2026

Closing Date

11:59pm Sunday, 11th October 2026

Interview Day

Tuesday, 20th October 2026 *Please indicate in your application if you are unavailable on this date.

Join us

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to play a direct role in the continued growth of girls'cricket in Devon. If you are passionate about helping young people enjoy sport, confident delivering in schools and excited by the opportunity to help more girls discover and stay involved in cricket, we would love to hear from you.

The Devon Cricket Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. The Devon Cricket Foundation is committed to equality and diversity, and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.

Should you have any questions regarding this job description, please contact Scott Chappellat [e-mail] or on 07590 724833, or Ann-Marie Presswell [e-mail] or on 07494 151557. Alternatively, please call the Devon Cricket Office on01392 262509.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change as the role evolves. The successful candidate may be required to undertake other duties as reasonably required by the Operations Executive.