LCF: Community Cricket Development Coach (Deadline – Aug 30)

We are excited to be looking for a Community Cricket Development Coach to join the Lancashire Cricket Foundation team to lead and support the delivery of a range of high-quality cricket and community projects, programmes and events that engage and inspire individuals in order to sustain and grow cricket participation opportunities for all across Lancashire.

Key Responsibilities

To support our ambitions to achieve continued growth in the LCF  you will be responsible for:

• To lead and support the delivery of the Chance to Shine Schools and Chance to Shine Street programmes as directed by the relevant managers
• To assist with the planning and delivery of National Programmes as directed by the National Programmes lead.
• To lead and support delivery in the Lancashire Cricket Development Centres
• To lead and support the delivery of Lancashire Cricket summer holiday activity including Summer Camps and the LCF Interleague programme.
• To build relationships with schools, clubs and community groups within a targeted area
• To support Lancashire Cricket Matchday Activation programme as directed by the event leads
• To support delivery of the Schools Open Day and other events at Emirates Old Tarfford
• To support delivery of the practical element of onsite programmes such as Education Without Boundaries
• Contribute to the production of the LCF Annual Review and newsletters, including writing copy related to the work areas / plans
• Ensure the website and communications information related to the projects are up to date
• Collate case studies, photographs and information from projects/events as required by the funders and for use in promotional material
• Promote activities via social media (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter)
• Assist in the delivery of high-profile events.
• Maintain relevant office/electronic filing systems.
• Promote equal opportunities in the workplace and delivering services, which are accessible, and appropriate to the diverse needs of service users.
• Assist to embed a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Effectively promote all Lancashire Cricket Foundation projects and programmes.
• Identify opportunities for Lancashire Cricket and the Foundation.
• Carry out other duties which the Senior Management Team may need to allocate from time to time to ensure the effective and efficient running of the organisation.

The Lancashire Cricket Foundation is a charitable organisation and as such all staff will be required to support the various annual fundraising activities and initiatives as requested by the Senior Management Team

Knowledge & Experience Required

• Experience of coaching delivery in school, club and/or community settings
• ECB Foundation Coach qualification as a minimum
• Strong interest in sport / cricket and an understanding of the benefits it can bring
• Excellent communication, presentation and delivery skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to engage with groups of young people
• Ability to monitor, evaluate and report
• Ability to plan and prioritise
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and work well under pressure
• Ability to plan ahead and work within agreed timeframes
• Ability and willingness to travel for work with access to own vehicle

We look forward to hearing from you if you have skills that support our future vision. Lancashire Cricket is an equal opportunities organisation, and we are committed to providing new opportunities and striving for greater diversity.

It is a priority for Lancashire Cricket to ensure our Club appropriately reflects the wider communities across the North West and as we strive to meet Sport England Guidance in this regard, we would welcome applications from individuals with the appropriate skills and experience that can also enhance our current diversity mix at the Club. 

We welcome applications from all ages and backgrounds and are looking for candidates who can contribute diversity of representation and thinking to Lancashire Cricket. Please also be aware, all of our roles are subject to reference checks from previous employers.

Lancashire Cricket Club and the Hilton Garden Inn are committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. As part of that commitment, this post requires a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check at the appropriate level. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

Lancashire Cricket Club and the Hilton Garden Inn are committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. Due to this post being in regulated activity, the potential employee will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the appropriate level. It is a criminal offence for a barred person to attempt to engage with vulnerable groups. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.