Senior Cricket Development Coach

Burnley FC in the Community; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A community sports organization in Lancashire is seeking a Senior Cricket Development Coach to support and enhance cricket academy programmes and community participation. The ideal candidate will have a coaching qualification and a passion for promoting cricket in the local area. Responsibilities include session planning, stakeholder engagement, and project management. The role is full-time with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Coaching qualification at ECB UKCC Level 2 or equivalent.
• Experience in safeguarding and emergency aid.
• Degree in sports or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate cricket sessions to maintain standards.
• Support delivery of national cricket programmes.
• Coordinate staffing for cricket sessions and sports development.

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

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Cricket Development Coach

Department: Sports Development

Location: Turf Moor and various delivery locations

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Mon - Sat 35 hours per week

Closing Date: 29th September 2025

Salary: £24,000 - £26,500 per annum

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.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate cricket sessions to ensure high standards and customer service is maintained.
• To support the delivery of national cricket programmes in partnership with the Lancashire Cricket Foundation.
• To support the coordination of staffing and delivery of cricket sessions and other sports development sessions (when required), whilst 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.
• To 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 dealing with petty cash, etc.
• To deliver both cricket coaching sessions and support classroom-based education workshops when required.
• To explore growth opportunities with the Sports Development Manager for cricket provision related to the project area.
• To liaise with colleagues and key partners to proactively promote cricket projects to new and existing participants within Burnley and surrounding areas.
• To provide exit routes, including coaching or playing opportunities for graduating cricket Academy players/students.
• Monitoring and evaluating cricket development projects and the impact of delivery, logging key data on Salesforce.
• To understand and implement the Charity’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines in your role. To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to a safe environment.
• To be able to work flexible hours where the role of the job requires.
• To work towards agreed objectives.
• Comply with all Charity policies.
• Promote the Burnley FC in the Community brand and ethos in a professional, strong, and positive manner.
• Work alongside other team members to support in other areas of the organisation as and when required to promote best practice.
• Hold a commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace.
• Willingness to attend training courses to enhance own professional development.
• Always demonstrate the Charity’s values.

This job description is issued as a guideline to assist you in your duties and is not exhaustive. You may, on occasions, be required to undertake additional or other duties within the context of this job description.

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

How to apply

Please email [e-mail] to request a copy of the full Job Description and Person Specification

Please submit your CV via our careers page at https://vacancies.burnleyfccommunity.org/. Please note we cannot admit CV’s submitted via email.

Safeguarding Statement

Burnley FC in the Community are committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS), which will be paid for by the Charity.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online safeguarding search will also be carried out by a member of our HR or Safeguarding Team for all shortlisted candidates. The post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

E,D & I Statement

Burnley FC in the Community are committed to equality and diversity within the workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Reasonable adjustments are available for candidates and those employed by BFCitC who disclose.

Veteran Statement

Burnley FC in the Community are committed to supporting veterans, reservists and the wider armed forces community. We are actively engaged in the recruitment of Service Leavers.

Mental Health Statement

Burnley FC in the Community are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and Mental Health of all of our staff.