Men's Lead Bowling Coach

Emirates Old Trafford, Lancashire Cricket Club; Trafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious sports organization is seeking a Lead Bowling Coach to enhance the performance of all bowlers within the club's professional squad. Responsibilities include coaching, player feedback analysis, and collaboration with the coaching team. Candidates should have a minimum UKCC3 qualification and relevant coaching experience. Competitive salary and benefits offered in a dynamic sports environment.

Benefits

Enhanced Pension and Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Enhanced Annual Leave

2 x Lancashire Cricket Club Memberships

On-site retail and hotel discounts

Free parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum coaching qualification UKCC3 or equivalent, level 4 desirable.
• Coaching experience within a county pathway or professional team.
• Strong IT skills preferable.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop bowlers across the Men’s professional squad.
• Work closely with the Head of Talent Pathway and Pathway Bowling Coach.
• Manage and update player feedback and analysis.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Effective time management

Strong IT skills

Education

Minimum UKCC3 coaching qualification

Enhanced DBS

ECB Coaches Association member

Job description

Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive

Employment Type: Full Time, 12-month Contract

About Us

Lancashire Cricket Club was formed in 1864 and is one of eighteen first class counties within the domestic structure of England and Wales. The Club’s home, Emirates Old Trafford, is an award-winning world-class venue which is recognised as one of the UK’s most prestigious and versatile spaces for sport, business, leisure, and entertainment, with the capacity for up to 50,000 concert goers; 26,000 spectators for international cricket and events and meeting spaces that can cater for up to 2,000 attendees. The stadium is home to a 150-bedroom Hilton Garden Inn hotel, which has 85 pitch facing rooms, and an on-site Caffè Nero.

Role Overview

The Lead Bowling Coach will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to enhance the performance of all bowlers within the club’s professional squad. This role will focus on technical, tactical, physical, and mental aspects of bowling, ensuring alignment with the club’s overall playing philosophy and performance objectives.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop the bowlers across the Men’s professional squad and provide additional support as requested by the Head Coach
• Working closely with the Head of Talent Pathway and the Pathway Bowling Coach to ensure a good understanding of the bowlers with the potential to impact the professional squad
• Managing and updating player feedback and analysis with all players on the clubs HIVE learning platform
• Liaise with the Head Coach, Head of Talent Pathway, medical department, and rest of the coaching team on performance of individual players and their suitability for relevant selections.
• Collaborate with analysts and sports science teams to optimize workload management and injury prevention.
• Ensure all coaching practices adhere to ECB guidelines and safeguarding policies.
• Maintain high professional standards on and off the field.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum UKCC3 coaching qualification (although level 4 would be desirable) or international equivalent
• Enhanced DBS
• ECB Coaches Association member
• Coaching experience within a county pathway or professional team
• Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills
• Effective time management skills
• Strong IT skills preferable

Benefits

• Enhanced Pension and Life Assurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Enhanced Annual Leave
• 2 x Lancashire Cricket Club Memberships
• On-site retail and hotel discounts
• Free parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Plus many more!

If you are a committed and professional individual who is motivated to contribute to a high-performance environment, we welcome your application. Join our team and play a key role in supporting the ongoing development and success of Lancashire Cricket!