Early Engagement Programme Lead - Boys

Overview

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The Early Engagement Programme (EEP) Lead will oversee the delivery and management of the EEP, designed to increase diversity, broaden the talent pool, and inspire lifelong engagement in cricket for boys aged 9-12. This role supports Gloucestershire Cricket\’s commitment to fair and accessible opportunities for players, aligned with the Gloucestershire Talent Development Framework and the ECB objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Early Engagement Programme Lead (2.5 days per week)
• Programme Implementation and Delivery
  • Deliver a development programme in line with Gloucestershire’s Talent Development Framework and ECB guidelines.
  • Ensure the programme provides a comprehensive winter training programme and summer match-play opportunities.
  • Facilitate integration of non-traditional cricketing environments to reach a broader base of players.
• Player Development
  • Work with coaches to ensure players receive quality match-play experiences, with opportunities for stretch and challenge for high-performing players.
  • Oversee mechanisms for fast-tracking players into the CAG programme.
  • Manage the delivery of winter training programmes and summer match-play, ensuring a minimum of 8 days of summer match play per year for all participants.
  • Provide regular updates to Head of Talent Pathways to monitor and evaluate programme outcomes.
• Diversity and Inclusion
  • Use data to monitor progress towards increasing diversity within the talent pathway, focusing on ethnicity, socio-economic factors, schooling, and recruitment sources.
  • Set and achieve county-specific targets for broadening the base of players entering the pathway, alongside the Head of Talent Pathways.
• Logistics and Budget Management
  • Book winter training facilities, summer fixtures venues, and coordinate equipment needs under the guidance of the Head of Talent Pathways.
  • Regularly update budgets to ensure programme delivery aligns with financial parameters.
• Programme Delivery Oversight
  • Coordinate coaching schedules and ensure effective allocation of resources for training and match-play sessions for EEP.
  • Be a regular presence at sessions, providing delivery, guidance and support to casual coaching staff.
  • Source and support interns from partner institutions ensuring alignment with Gloucestershire’s Talent Development Framework, with the support of the science and medicine team.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Passionate about cricket and player development, with a clear commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple programmes and stakeholders effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working with players, coaches, and parents in a professional and empathetic manner.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to monitor and evaluate programme success.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, as required by programme demands.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• ECB Level 2 (or equivalent) coaching qualification, with a commitment to completing the ECB Advanced Coach qualification within 12 months of appointment.
• Demonstrable experience in cricket coaching and programme delivery, ideally within a talent pathway setting.
• Proven administrative and operational skills, with experience in managing budgets and logistical planning.
• Proficiency in digital communication tools and data management platforms.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Knowledge of Gloucestershire’s Talent Development Framework or similar player development frameworks.

Working Conditions

• Role requires flexibility, including regular evening and weekend work to support programme delivery.
• Travel to venues across Gloucestershire and neighbouring counties will at times be required.

Application Process

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and suitability for the role to Recruitment@glosccc.co.uk by 29 September, 5pm. Interviews will take place the week of 6 October.

Gloucestershire Cricket is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of cricket in Gloucestershire. We look forward to receiving your application.

Additional Information

This Job Description should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline of areas of major activity and will be amended in light of changing circumstances at GCCC.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.

The role holder will work on a flexible, “as required” basis and will be offered work assignments extensively on weekends and evenings. There are no normal hours of work and this role will require an exceptional amount of flexibility. The club is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and will ensure that the role holder has required working breaks.

Responsible to: Head of Talent Pathways