Posted: 5 July 2024
Link to Apply: https://cricketshropshire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Community-Coach_June-2024.pdf
JOB ROLE AND MAIN DUTIES
Job Description Community Coach (Full Time)
Reporting to Schools and Community Officer
Location SCB Offices, c/o Wrekin College, Roslyn Road, Wellington TF1 3AX
Hours of Working F/T 37.5 hours per week, exact working pattern to be agreed with Line Manager
Responsible to Schools and Community Director
Area County Wide
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:
Supporting the promotion and growth of the game in Shropshire through different distribution channels: –
• Schools (Primary & Secondary)
• Diverse communities
• Community outreach
• Disability
• Women & Girls
• County Pathway
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Delivery of a variety of coaching programmes, which cover the following but not exclusive to:
• Chance to Shine Primary School, STREET, and Secondary Schools.
• Cricket Shropshire bespoke schools programmes and competitions.
• Lords Taverners Disability,
• ECB SEND school
• Secondary School,
• Community Programmes
• County Age Group coaching programmes
To deliver cricket in Primary, Secondary Schools, Community settings, SEND/Disability and Pathway.
Working alongside regional and county colleagues supporting cricket in the Community.
To assist in sustaining and growing participation for all segments.
Actively promote and grow the game by working with ECB regional and other county-based organisations to empower under-represented and disadvantaged communities to take a more active role in Cricket whether playing, administrating or watching the game.
Supporting National Programmes and local key partners in clubs/ communities to ensure children in Shropshire have access to and are engaged in the All Stars and Dynamos programmes.
Complete appropriate monitoring & evaluation in line with funding requirements including online monitoring platforms and finance return tools.
Signpost transition opportunities from new and emerging programmes into mainstream clubs, league structures and pathway where appropriate.
Be innovative and creative exploring new opportunities for growth in non-traditional formats by developing tailored programmes with the team to inspire people to take part informally.
GENERAL STATEMENT
The above responsibilities and duties do not include or define all tasks which may be required to be undertaken by the postholder. The responsibilities and duties may vary without changing the general character of the level of responsibility and duties involved.
HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK
The Health and Safety at Work Act states ‘it is the responsibility of every employee to observe all rules governing health and safety and such safety equipment as provided must be used’.
JOB ROLE REQUIREMENTS
Working hours – 8.30 until 4.30pm Mon – Fri but exact working pattern may require some out of hours incl weekend working based on business needs.
Qualifications & Desirable skills
Minimum Qualifications –
• ECB Foundation 1, desirable Core Coach (Level 2) coaching qualification
• ECB DBS & Safeguarding for Specialist Roles course
• First Aid qualification
• Clean driving licence
• Desirable – Experience of community engagement
• Innovation, Creativity & problem solving
• Politically sensitive and culturally aware
• Creative and independent thinker with no limitations
• Tenacious and driven individual
• Capacity to learn and adapt
• Team working and personal impact
• Negotiation and communication skills
There is an opportunity for the candidate to be placed on a Level 4 Sports Coaching Apprenticeship, where time will be allowed to fulfil the needs of this qualification.
Training will be provided for each of the coaching area settings, where required
Application:
To apply please send in your CV together with a document outlining how you meet the above specification requirements to steve.reese@shropshirecricketboard.co.uk If you have any questions or require further information please call 07841 475675. Closing date for applications is July 22nd, 2024. All candidates are encouraged to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form when applying. This will assist in monitoring selection decisions to assess whether equality of opportunity is being achieved, however, the provision of this data is entirely optional.
Any information collated will be treated as strictly confidential and will not be used in the short-listing process.
Safeguarding Statement:
Cricket Shropshire is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process: ECB DBS clearance is mandatory before taking up the role. We will also seek appropriate references ahead of offering the role. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our services.
Equal Opportunities In Employment Policy Statement
Cricket Shropshire will ensure that all existing and potential employees receive equal consideration and is committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, disability, colour, ethnic and national origin, nationality, sexuality, marital status, responsibility for dependants, religion, trade union activity and age (up to 65).
It is the intention of Cricket Shropshire that its work force, at all levels, should reflect the composition of the County’s population. To achieve this Cricket Shropshire will take active and positive steps to eliminate discrimination, reduce the effects of past discrimination and to promote equality in employment.
