Women's Assistant Coach - Pace Bowling

Lancashire Cricket; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious sports club in Manchester is seeking a Women's Assistant Coach specializing in pace bowling. The role involves supporting the Head Coach and developing players in the Thunder and Academy squads. Ideal candidates will have ECB Level 3 qualifications or be in-training, alongside proven coaching experience. This position offers competitive benefits including enhanced pension, health plans, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on talent development.

Benefits

Enhanced Pension and Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Enhanced Annual Leave

Memberships

On-site retail discounts

Free parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum ECB Level 3 qualification or currently undertaking it.
• Experience in professional coaching and county pathway.
• Excellent IT skills and ability to travel independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach with squad preparation and development.
• Lead point for pace bowling and support Academy coaching.
• Maintain and communicate talent identification strategies.

Skills

Coaching experience

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to travel

Use of initiative

Education

ECB Level 3 qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Women's Assistant Coach - Pace Bowling

Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

About Us:

Lancashire Cricket Club was formed in 1864 and is one of eighteen first class counties within the domestic structure of England and Wales. The Club’s home, Emirates Old Trafford, is an award-winning world-class venue which is recognised as one of the UK’s most prestigious and versatile spaces for sport, business, leisure, and entertainment, with the capacity for up to 50,000 concert goers; 26,000 spectators for international cricket and events and meeting spaces that can cater for up to 2,000 attendees. The stadium is home to a 150-bedroom Hilton Garden Inn hotel, which has 85 pitch facing rooms, and an on-site Caffè Nero.

Role Overview:

The Thunder Assistant Coach will have a pace bowling specialism and will work across the Women’s Regional structure in the North West, primarily supporting the Head Coach with day-to-day leadership, delivery and planning for the senior Thunder playing squad.

We are seeking an individual with a passion for working with people and talent development who can add value to multiple environments and have a positive impact on those around them. The ability to influence, communicate effectively, and work independently and as part of a team are priorities for the role. Reporting into the Head Coach, the candidate will aid the transition of players from the Academy and influence coaching across the pathways in the region. There will be a need to have a flexible approach to working patterns, including domestic travel during the season with possible overseas training camps in winter.

We are looking for someone who holds a minimum of ECB Level 3 qualification (or international equivalent) or is currently undertaking their Level 3 qualification, with comprehensive coaching experience, and an ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider coaching team. The successful candidate will be expected to embrace the latest coaching techniques and commit to keeping records of all work on the club’s digital HIVE platform.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Coach with preparing, developing, and supporting the needs of the professional squad, during winter and summer attending every fixture and training session.
• Act as the lead point for pace bowling, including input into the Thunder Way and supporting the Academy and counties in the region.
• Coach and develop players across the Thunder and Academy squads and support EPP and CAG delivery where appropriate.
• Support coaching on Thunder 2nd XI fixtures
• Input into the management of Individual Development Plan submissions and communication
• Close working with the Performance Analyst to help produce data and footage relevant to support high performance and player development.
• Attend meetings where required and represent Thunder.
• Liaise with the Head Coach, Head of Talent Pathway, medical department, and rest of the coaching team on performance of individual players and their suitability for relevant selections.
• Understand, and be able to communicate, the talent identification and recruitment strategy for the Region which aims to ensure programmes are accessible, broadens the player pool and drives diversity and inclusion.
• Keep up to date with best practice and expertise across the fields of talent development and attend ECB CPD events and meetings to support the drive for a world leading player pathway.
• To take on any other responsibilities or tasks that are within your skills and abilities whenever reasonably asked.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualified to at least ECB Level 3 (or international equivalent) or currently undertaking the Level 3 qualification.
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Safeguarding Children certification – a DBS disclosure is an impartial and confidential document that details an individual’s criminal record and where appropriate gives details of those who are barred from working with children.
• Coaching experience within a county pathway or professional team
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Experience of developing IDPs
• High levels of energy and enthusiasm
• The ability to use initiative working as part of a team or independently as required.
• Excellent IT skills with competent ability using Microsoft Office programmes.
• Full UK Driving Licence and ability to travel independently to various venues across the country.

The post holder will be expected to work evenings and weekends as well as have flexibility to dovetail working arrangements in with fixture and training schedules that will change from year to year and across each season.

Benefits:

• Enhanced Pension and Life Assurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Enhanced Annual Leave
• 2 x Lancashire Cricket Club Memberships
• On-site retail and hotel discounts
• Free parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Plus many more!

If you are a committed and professional individual who is motivated to contribute to a high-performance environment, we welcome your application. Join our team and play a key role in supporting the ongoing development and success of Lancashire Cricket!