Senior Cricket Development Coach

BURNLEY FC IN THE COMMUNITY; Burnley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused charity in Burnley is seeking a Senior Cricket Development Coach to support the Cricket Academy. The role involves planning and delivering cricket sessions, coordination with partners, and promoting community engagement in cricket. Candidates should have relevant coaching qualifications and strong communication skills. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact in local communities.

Qualifications

• Must hold ECB UKCC Level 2 or equivalent coaching qualification.
• Must have evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Understanding of safeguarding and emergency aid principles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver cricket sessions ensuring high standards.
• Support national cricket programmes with the Lancashire Cricket Foundation.
• Manage administrative duties related to cricket development.

Skills

Cricket coaching

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

ECB UKCC Level 2 or equivalent coaching qualification

Sports related degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Burnley FC in the Community (BFCitC) is the award-winning, official charity of Burnley Football Club. We work hard every day to deliver our mission to inspire, support and deliver change to communities across Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale, the Ribble Valley and West Yorkshire. We believe in the immense power of our football club to transform people\'s lives for the better. We believe Burnley and Pendle is a special place - a home to extraordinary people like you. Come and be part of our story!

The Role

The Senior Cricket Development Coach (SCDC) supports the Sports Development Manager with developing and delivering all aspects of the Cricket Academy delivered in partnership with Nelson & Colne College and Accrington and Rossendale College. The SCDC is also responsible for leading and supporting the delivery of our community-based cricket provision and sports participation within Burnley and the surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate cricket sessions to ensure high standards and customer service is maintained.
• Support the delivery of national cricket programmes in partnership with the Lancashire Cricket Foundation.
• Support the coordination of staffing and delivery of cricket sessions and other sports development sessions (when required), ensuring all sessions are financially viable and sustainable.
• Support the marketing and promotion of cricket programmes and other sports development programmes (when required), including distribution of flyers and attending open evenings.
• Undertake appropriate administrative duties in relation to the cricket development initiatives, to ensure the smooth running of the projects (e.g., maintain accurate attendance registers, organising fixtures, transport and petty cash handling).
• Deliver both cricket coaching sessions and support classroom-based education workshops when required.
• Explore growth opportunities with the Sports Development Manager for cricket provision related to the project area.
• Liaise with colleagues and key partners to proactively promote cricket projects to new and existing participants within Burnley and surrounding areas.
• Provide exit routes, including coaching or playing opportunities for graduating cricket Academy players/students.
• Monitor and evaluate cricket development projects and the impact of delivery, logging key data on Salesforce.
• Understand and implement the Charity\'s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines in your role, ensuring safe working practices and appropriate reporting of concerns.
• Be able to work flexible hours as the role requires.
• Work towards agreed objectives and comply with all Charity policies.
• Promote the Burnley FC in the Community brand and ethos in a professional, strong, and positive manner.
• Collaborate with the team to support other areas of the organisation and promote best practice.
• Hold a commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace.
• Demonstrate a willingness to attend training courses to enhance professional development.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• ECB UKCC Level 2 or equivalent coaching qualification
• Evidence of CPD
• Safeguarding
• Emergency Aid
• ECB Advanced Coach
• Multi Skills Level 2
• Sports related degree or equivalent