Middlesex Cricket: Middlesex County Age Group Skills Coach

Cricexec; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Cricexec at Lord's Cricket Ground, London, seeks a skilled cricket pathway coach to lead a Middlesex girls talent programme. The role focuses on planning and delivering a targeted skill set across the pathway and Early Engagement Programme, with oversight of an age group and alignment to the county's player development philosophy.

You will drive inclusive development, provide IDPs, attend ECB CPD events, ensure safeguarding compliance, and collaborate with staff to raise coaching standards while

Qualifications

• Proven experience in youth player development and pathway coaching.
• Track record in talent identification and player progression.
• ECB Level 2 coaching qualification (minimum).
• Strong administrative and organisational abilities.
• Up-to-date First Aid and Safeguarding certifications.
• Valid DBS clearance and UK right to work.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Design, manage, and oversee training for the specific skill.
• Drive player development with inclusive talent pools across pathways.
• Oversee an age group for the Middlesex County season.
• Lead coaching delivery with quality and consistency.
• Integrate athletic development principles to support growth.
• Contribute to talent identification strategy prioritising inclusion.
• Ensure IDPs and high-quality feedback for players.
• Comply with safeguarding and ECB Safe Hands framework.

Skills

Youth player development

Talent identification

ECB Level 2 coaching

Coaching delivery

First Aid & Safeguarding

Driving licence

ECB Level 3 (desirable)

IDP delivery & feedback

Leadership & communication

Education

ECB Level 2 coaching qualification

Tools

Performance analysis tools

Social media platforms

Job description

Location: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London (with travel across Middlesex as required)

Hours: 6 hours per week in the winter and matchdays across the summer. Due to the nature of the role, evening, weekend, and Bank Holiday work will be required.

Salary: Competitive

Start Date: November 2026

Role Overview and Purpose

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised individual to lead an individual skill set for the Middlesex girls pathway. The individual will be responsible for the planning and delivery of their skill set and implementation of that throughout the pathway and Early Engagement Programme.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Leadership

• Design, manage, and oversee the training for their specific skill.
• Drive player development, ensuring a broad and inclusive talent pool that reflects Middlesex’s diverse communities.
• Oversee an age group for the Middlesex County Age Group season.
• Lead on the coaching delivery of sessions, ensuring quality, consistency, and alignment with MCCC’s player development philosophy.
• Integrate effective athletic development principles into the pathway to support long-term player growth.

Talent Identification & Development

• Contribute to the design and implementation of a talent identification strategy that prioritises accessibility, diversity, and inclusion.
• Ensure players receive individual development plans (IDPs) and high-quality feedback.
• Stay up-to-date with best practice in talent development, attending ECB CPD and pathway events.

Governance & Safeguarding

• Ensure full compliance with all MCCC policies (including health and safety, safeguarding, and ECB’s Safe Hands framework).
• Embed a culture of excellence, equality, diversity, and inclusion across all pathway programmes.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential:

• Proven experience in youth player development and pathway cricket coaching.
• Demonstrable track record of talent identification and player progression.
• ECB Level 2 coaching qualification (minimum).
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Up to date First Aid and Safeguarding certifications.
• Valid ECB DBS clearance and UK right to work.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

• ECB Level 3 coaching qualification.
• Strong digital and IT skills, including the use of performance analysis tools and social media platforms.

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about player development and creating positive sporting experiences.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and support both players and staff.
• Resilient, self-motivated, and able to thrive under pressure.
• Innovative and forward-thinking, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• A strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.