Women’s Assistant Coach (Batting Specialist)
Gloucestershire Cricket is seeking a Women’s Assistant Coach (Batting Specialist) tosupport the performance and development of the 1st XI squad and Emerging PlayerProgramme.
Working Arrangements
Location: Seat Unique County Ground, Bristol, BS7. The role includes travel to otherlocations.
Employment type: 0.5 FTE, fixed term
Working hours: 17.5 hours per week, including some early mornings, evenings, weekendsand bank holidays as required.
Salary: £15,000 per annum
Reports to: Women’s Head Coach
About the Role
The Women’s Assistant Coach (Batting Specialist) is responsible for the development andperformance of batters across the Women’s 1st XI and Emerging Player Programme.The role includes developing players in line with the Talent Development Framework and theHead Coach’s playing philosophy. They will do this through specialist coaching and implementing individualised development plans.The individual will contribute towards selection and whole-session design, as well as theleadership of the programmes in the Head Coach’s absence.The Women’s Assistant Coach will play an integral role in setting the women’s team withinthe legacy of Gloucestershire CCC, inspiring the county through cricket and helping theprogramme reach its ambition of being Tier 1 ready in 2029.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the batting strategy for the 1st XI and EPP, in line with the
- TDF and Head Coach’s playing philosophy, including technical, tactical andgameplay development.
- Develop a batting group that can dominate Tier 2 cricket in both 50-over and T20cricket, with the potential to also operate at professional level.
- Contribute towards producing batters who go on to play for Tier 1 academies,
- Gloucestershire 1st XI, professional teams and international cricket.
- Deliver whole-group, small-group and 1-to-1 batting sessions across the Women’s1st XI and EPP.
- Undertake leadership of training and matches in the Head Coach’s absence.
- Assist the Head Coach with match-day operations and preparation for both homeand away fixtures.
- Work brilliantly within the MDT and alongside other coaches to fast-track player andsquad development.
- Contribute towards individual development plans, leading on batting with regularnote-keeping. Implement IDPs in day-to-day interactions and within sessions.
- Work closely with the analyst to provide detailed feedback and analysis on bothopposition and Gloucestershire players.
- Work within safeguarding best practice in line with ECB and Gloucestershire Cricketpolicies, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of safeguarding concerns.
Required Skills and Experience
- UKCC ECB Level 2 or international equivalent.
- Experience of positively impacting the development of high-performing players.
- Experience of leadership in the delivery of sessions and matchdays.
- Strong emotional agility, with the ability to adapt to what the team or individual needsat specific times.
- Ability to manage time and workload, meet deadlines and communicate clearly inadvance.
- Willing and able to work flexibly, including some early mornings, evenings, weekendsand bank holidays where required by the role.
- Proficient with IT and technology.
- Able to meet and maintain the safeguarding requirements of the role, including the appropriate DBS, safeguarding and First Aid certifications. Support will be provided to obtain or renew required certifications where appropriate.
- Full UK
Desirable Skills
- Experience of working within women’s cricket and/or an understanding of thewomen’s cricket landscape, with a desire to learn more.
- UKCC ECB Level 3 or international equivalent.
A Few of the Perks We Are Offering
- Two weeks off over Christmas, pro rata, which does not come out of your annualholiday entitlement
- Free gym membership
- Staff tickets to Gloucestershire Cricket matches
- WeCare Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Staff social and employee engagement activities
Equal Opportunities and Inclusivity
Gloucestershire County Cricket Club Ltd is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.We also want to create an environment where people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences feel welcome and able to thrive.We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Gloucestershire County Cricket Club Ltd.We know that candidates may not meet every single criterion, so we would still encourage you to apply if you feel your skills, experience and potential are a good match for the role.
If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including submitting your application or attending an interview, please let us know.
We will be happy to discuss how we can support you.
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