Assistant Cricket Coach

Cruzsportscoaching; Enfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A sports development company is looking for an Assistant Cricket Coach to help deliver exciting cricket training sessions for children aged 2.5 to 11 years. You will support the Lead Coach by engaging with young participants, ensuring safety, and managing the administrative tasks related to the sessions. This role is ideal for someone energetic and passionate about youth development in sports. The position offers an hourly rate of £10-£15 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children (ages 2-11) in a sports or educational setting.
• Reliable, energetic, and passionate about youth development through sport.
• Valid Enhanced DBS Check (Disclosure and Barring Service).
• Willingness to take on additional administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Coach in delivering fun-based cricket sessions.
• Engage with participants and manage behaviour during sessions.
• Assist with participant registration and attendance tracking.
• Support parental communication and volunteer oversight.

Skills

Working with young children

Passion for youth development

Behaviour management

Safety monitoring

Job description

Company Description

CRUZ SPORTS COACHING LIMITED is a sports company located in London and Essex, United Kingdom, dedicated to providing exceptional athletic training and development to young children.

Organisation: Cruz Sports Coaching — Location: East/North London areas — Reporting To: Lead Cricket Coach — Hourly Rate: £10‑£15 per hour (Based on experience)

Role Purpose

The Assistant Cricket Coach supports the Lead Coach in delivering fun‑based, developmental cricket sessions. The primary focus is to assist with session delivery, ensuring safety, managing participants, and handling essential administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities

Session Support & Delivery

• Assist Lead Coach: Actively support the Lead Coach in delivering all sessions for ages 2.5–11, ensuring alignment with the club’s fun‑based and holistic development philosophy.
• Direct Delivery: Be prepared to step up and lead a session or a smaller group activity in the absence of the Lead Coach.
• Participant Engagement: Actively engage with participants, encourage involvement, and assist with behaviour management under the direction of the Lead Coach.
• Safety: Ensure all equipment is correctly set up, safe, and ready for use. Monitor participants to maintain a safe environment.

Administrative & Logistics Support

• Registration: Assist with participant registration and attendance tracking at the start of each session.
• Parental Communication: Support the Lead Coach in building positive relationships with parents and answering general club questions.
• Equipment: Assist with the setup, breakdown, and storage of all cricket and training equipment.
• Volunteer Support: Assist in overseeing any parent volunteers or junior staff.

Essential Requirements

• Experience working with young children (ages 2-11) in a sports or educational setting.
• Reliable, energetic, and a genuine passion for youth development through sport.
• Valid Enhanced DBS Check (Disclosure and Barring Service).
• Willingness to take on additional administrative duties as required by the Lead Coach.