VACANCY | COUNTY AGE GROUP SKILLS COACH

Middlesex Cricket; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 9,500 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlesex Cricket is seeking a dedicated Skills Coach to lead a specific youth skill set within the Middlesex pathway. Based at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London, you will travel across Middlesex as required, overseeing an age group across the season and delivering coaching in line with the pathway philosophy.

The role involves evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays, with 6 hours per week in winter plus matchdays in summer. Start date is November 2026, with salary described as competitive.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth player development and pathway cricket coaching.
• Proven talent identification and player progression track record.
• 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.
• Strong digital and IT skills, including performance analysis tools and social media.

Responsibilities

• Design, manage, and oversee training for the specific skill.
• Lead coaching delivery of sessions with quality and consistency.
• Oversee an age group for the Middlesex County Age Group season.
• Integrate athletic development principles to support long-term growth.
• Contribute to talent identification strategy prioritising accessibility and inclusion.
• Ensure players receive IDPs and high-quality feedback.
• Ensure compliance with MCCC policies including safeguarding.

Skills

Youth development

Talent identification

Administrative skills

First Aid & Safeguarding

UK DBS / right to work

Driving licence

Digital/IT & analytics tools

Job description

Job Title: Middlesex County Age Group Skills Coach
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

• 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

• Proven experience in youth player development and pathway cricket coaching.
• Demonstrable track record of talent identification and player progression.
• 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.
• 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.