Pathway S&C Coach for Elite Cricket Development

Kent County Cricket Club; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£25,000 salary

£1,000 CPD allowance

Private Healthcare

Pension Scheme

30 days annual leave

Job summary

Kent County Cricket Club is recruiting a Pathway Strength & Conditioning Coach to support the physical development of cricketers across the academy, EPP and pathway teams at The St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury. The role focuses on high-quality S&C provision, education of players and coaches, and integration with the club’s science and medicine team.

You will deliver individualised programmes, lead group sessions, and contribute to pre-season and in-season conditioning, testing and rehabilitation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science, Strength and Conditioning, or a closely related discipline.
• UKSCA accreditation, or clear evidence of actively working towards accreditation.
• 0–2 years’ experience working in Strength and Conditioning, ideally including youth athletes.
• Strong practical coaching skills and confidence delivering both individual and group sessions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with developing athletes, coaches and support staff.
• Ability to problem‑solve, organise workload and adapt effectively to changing situations.
• Full UK driving license and car.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality Strength and Conditioning provision across the Academy and age-group pathway.
• Lead, plan and deliver Strength and Conditioning as part of an interdisciplinary support team, providing individualised programmes for each member of the Academy and EPP groups.
• Design, facilitate and deliver physical development sessions for the Academy, EPP, Fast Bowling Group and age-group pathway squads.
• Plan and lead regular pre-season, in-season and off-season physical testing.
• Lead warm-ups and pre-game preparation, and implement appropriate recovery strategies for home Second XI, Academy and U18 matches.
• Maintain a database of work for each Academy and EPP player to monitor workloads.
• Work alongside the Physiotherapy team and contribute to conditioning and rehabilitation of injured players.
• Contribute to annual Strength and Conditioning and medical team objectives as identified through the CPA.
• Assist with First XI gym and field-based sessions where required.
• Pursue ongoing CPD to stay current with best practice.

Skills

UKSCA accreditation or in progress

0–2 years’ experience in Strength and 

Strong practical coaching skills

Excellent interpersonal &communication

Problem-solving & workload management

Full UK driving license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science, Strength & Conditioning, or related

Job description

Kent County Cricket Club is recruiting a Pathway Strength & Conditioning Coach to support the physical development of cricketers across the academy, EPP and pathway teams at The St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury. The role focuses on high-quality S&C provision, education of players and coaches, and integration with the club’s science and medicine team.

You will deliver individualised programmes, lead group sessions, and contribute to pre-season and in-season conditioning, testing and rehabilitation