Essex Women Head Coach

Essex County Cricket Club; Essex; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional sports club in Essex is looking for an experienced coach to lead the Essex Women’s team. Responsibilities include developing players, enhancing team performance, and managing coaching staff. Ideal candidates have a strong background in cricket coaching and player development along with excellent leadership skills. This full-time role offers a salary between £60,000 and £70,000.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cricket coaching and player development.
• Strong understanding of performance analysis in sports.
• Ability to foster a high performing team environment.

Responsibilities

• Embed cricket philosophy within the Essex Women’s team.
• Deliver a culture of continuous improvement across the team.
• Direct tactical preparation and implementation for competitions.

Skills

Cricket coaching

Player development

Team management

Performance analysis

Job description

Organisation: Essex County Cricket Club
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000
Location: Essex
Contract type: Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date: 12 October 2025

Job Description

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To embed a clear cricket philosophy within the Essex Women’s team
• To deliver a culture of continuous improvement across the Essex Women’s team
• To utilise available resources to create a high performing team environment
• To ensure the match readiness of all Essex Women’s players across competitive and preparative phases
• To lead the ongoing management of Individual Player Development Plans for all Essex Women’s players
• To direct the tactical preparation and implementation of Essex Women across the competition phase
• To drive the technical development of all players, including the delivery of technical skills sessions
• To manage the staff and consultants within the Essex Women’s Team cricket coaching structure
• To work with the Performance Director to create a positive, welcoming and high performing culture within the Essex Women’s Team
• To work with the Head of Performance Analysis to embed performance analysis within the training and match play environment
• To support the development and transition of players across the Essex Talent Development programme
• To work closely with the SSSM team to support the availability, readiness and wellbeing of players
• To drive their own personal development and growth
• To undertake any other related duties that are deemed reasonable

How to apply: Submit a CV and covering letter to support your application outlining “how would you use your knowledge and experience to bring sustainable success to Essex Women”? to [e-mail]