Hampshire Cricket: Women's Assistant Head Coach/Batting Specialist

Cricexec; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier sports venue is seeking a Women's Assistant Head Coach to support the Hampshire Senior Squad with cricket coaching. The role includes developing batting strategies, organizing training sessions, and managing support coaches. Candidates should have a Level 3 Coaching Accreditation and strong people-management skills. The position offers a £40,000 annual salary plus bonus, with varied hours throughout the seasons, primarily based in Southampton.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a strong work ethic and adapt to changing demands.
• Evidence of alignment to cricket's principles is essential.
• Holds valid UK driving and MIDAS credentials.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Hampshire batting strategies for players.
• Lead in the development and delivery of the batting strategy.
• Support talent identification and player development.

Skills

Effective people-management skills

Coaching and engaging with athletes

Strong personal values

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Level 3 Coaching Accreditation

Job description

Link to Apply: https://www.utilitabowl.com/cricket/news/job-vacancy-womens-assistant-head-coach/batting-specialist/

The Role

To support the Senior Hampshire Squad with all cricket coaching requirements across the annual performance cycle, acting as Senior Head Coach when required and Co-Head Coach for Hampshire 2nd XI matches. Lead the development and delivery of the Hampshire Batting Strategy, providing specialist coaching and individual development plans for all senior and high‑potential batters across the Hampshire and Vipers performance pathways.

Manage and coordinate the work of support batting coaches, ensuring consistent technical, tactical, physical, and analytical development standards. Contribute to Hampshire’s wider commitment to educate, influence, and nurture cricket talent across the region.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the senior Hampshire squad with coaching across the annual cycle, including winter and summer programmes.
• Undertake Senior Head Coach duties in their absence and co‑lead Hampshire 2nd XI matches.
• Deliver 1‑2‑1 and small group specialist batting coaching for senior players and high‑potential Academy, EPP, and CAG players.
• Develop and implement Hampshire batting strategies for senior and Academy players.
• Lead Hampshire batting sessions for training and matches, overseeing deployment of support batting coaches.
• Ensure individual action plans for all batters covering technical, tactical, physical, and analytical performance elements.
• Support talent identification and player development, sharing best practice and mentoring emerging players across the regional pathway.
• Manage administrative duties and maintain effective communication with players, counties and ECB.
• Collaborate with the Head of Women’s Cricket and Senior Head Coach to plan schedules and working hours.

Experience and Qualifications

• Level 3 Coaching Accreditation (minimum) and or/a desire to work towards Level 4
• Demonstrates the ability to meet deadlines, communicate clearly, and adapt to changing demands while working effectively as part of a team.
• Possesses strong personal values, with evidence of alignment to cricket’s principles of accountability, excellence, honesty, trust, and teamwork.
• Has effective people‑management skills with the ability to motivate, support, and lead others.
• Experienced in coaching and engaging with athletes across a range of ages, including working with female players with a solid understanding of the unique requirements.
• Shows high levels of accountability, discipline, motivation, and a strong work ethic.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including forms, Excel and Outlook.
• Holds up‑to‑date Safeguarding and Protecting Children, First Aid, and DBS certifications.
• Willing and able to work flexible hours across all days of the week.
• Holds a full, valid UK driving licence and UK minibus (MIDAS) driving licence.

Hours: 40 hour per week contract across a calendar year with hours that will fluctuate by season. Spring and summer being the heaviest period of workload, offset against a quiet autumn and less demanding winter. Hours to be agreed by Head of Women’s Cricket and Senior Head Coach in line with programme demand.

Salary: £40,000pa+bonus

Location: Utilita Bowl & Hilton Southampton – Utilita Bowl, Botley Road, West End, Southampton, SO30 3XH.

How to apply:

For further information or to apply contact [e-mail] and include your CV and cover letter outlining your experience why you want to join the team (maximum one page).

More information:

Equal opportunities: Utilita Bowl is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to employment practices and behaviours that encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment and eliminate unlawful and or unfair discrimination. If you would like to request any accommodations from application through to interview, please email [e-mail]

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Considerations All applicants must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have the Right to Work in the UK. Sponsorship for overseas nationals cannot be provided at this time.

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