Coaching and player development
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Cricket umpire
Apply the Laws and manage matches fairly, safely and confidently.
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Performance and sports science
Performance analyst
Turn video and data into practical insight for players and coaches.
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Grounds, facilities and events
Cricket groundskeeper
Prepare and maintain safe, high-quality cricket pitches and outfields.
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Community cricket coach
Make cricket accessible, enjoyable and inclusive in clubs, schools and community programmes.
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Head coach
Lead a team programme, coaching group and performance environment.
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Coach educator
Develop and assess the people who coach cricket.
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Cricket scorer
Create the official record of a match using paper or electronic scoring systems.
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Strength and conditioning coach
Develop physical qualities that support cricket performance and reduce injury risk.
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Cricket physiotherapist
Assess, treat and rehabilitate injuries in cricket environments.
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Director or head of cricket
Set and coordinate the cricket strategy for a club, school, association or performance programme.
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Talent pathway manager
Design and coordinate systems that identify and develop players.
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Cricket development officer
Grow participation and strengthen clubs, schools and community cricket.
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Cricket talent scout
Observe and assess players for development or recruitment opportunities.
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Cricket selector
Make evidence-based squad and team selection decisions.
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Cricket team manager
Coordinate the people, information and logistics around a cricket team.
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Player agent or manager
Represent and support players in commercial and career matters.
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Cricket operations and competition management
Cricket operations manager
Coordinate cricket programmes, fixtures, regulations and delivery operations.
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Competition manager
Design and administer leagues, tournaments and competition programmes.
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Club cricket coach
Coach players and teams in a club environment, combining practical delivery with selection, communication and season planning.
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Match manager
Lead the coordinated delivery of an individual match or match day.
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Logistics and travel coordinator
Move teams, people and equipment reliably through tours and events.
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Specialist coach
Help players improve a defined part of the game, such as batting, bowling, fielding, wicketkeeping or spin.
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Chief executive
Lead the strategy, people, partnerships and performance of a cricket organisation.
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Performance and pathway coach
Develop players moving through academy, representative and high-performance programmes.
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Board director
Provide independent governance, scrutiny and strategic direction.
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Private or academy coach
Deliver individual and small-group coaching in private, school or academy settings.
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Governance manager or company secretary
Maintain effective governance processes, records and decision-making.
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General manager
Lead the day-to-day operation of a cricket organisation or business unit.
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Cricket administrator
Keep cricket organisations organised through accurate administration and responsive support.
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Commercial, partnerships and sales
Commercial manager
Build and manage the commercial strategy of a cricket organisation.
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Partnerships and sponsorship manager
Win, activate and retain partnerships that create shared value.
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Business development manager
Create new revenue and strategic opportunities for cricket organisations.
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Sales or account manager
Convert customer interest into revenue and long-term relationships.
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Licensing and rights manager
Manage the controlled commercial use of cricket brands, content and rights.
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Marketing, communications and content
Marketing manager
Plan campaigns that grow audiences, participation and revenue.
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Communications and public relations manager
Manage clear, timely communication with media, stakeholders and the public.
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Social media manager
Build cricket communities through distinctive, responsive social content.
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Content producer or writer
Create useful and entertaining cricket stories for digital and editorial channels.
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Graphic designer
Create clear, recognisable visual work for cricket brands and campaigns.
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Broadcaster, presenter or commentator
Explain and bring cricket to life for broadcast and digital audiences.
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Finance manager or accountant
Maintain financial control, insight and accountability.
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Procurement and supply manager
Source goods and services fairly, efficiently and reliably.
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Legal counsel
Advise cricket organisations on contracts, regulation, disputes and legal risk.
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Integrity and anti-corruption officer
Protect cricket from corruption, misconduct and integrity threats.
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Internal auditor
Provide independent assurance over controls, risk and governance.
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People or human resources manager
Build fair, effective employment practices and a healthy organisational culture.
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Safeguarding and welfare officer
Help create safe cricket environments and respond appropriately to welfare concerns.
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Equality, diversity and inclusion manager
Remove barriers and improve belonging across cricket participation and workplaces.
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Volunteer manager
Recruit, support and retain the volunteers who sustain cricket.
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Software developer
Build and maintain digital products and services used across cricket.
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Digital product manager
Set priorities and guide the development of cricket digital products.
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Business or data analyst
Turn operational and commercial data into trustworthy decisions.
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IT systems and support specialist
Keep workplace, venue and cricket technology secure and reliable.
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Sports doctor
Provide medical leadership and clinical care in cricket environments.
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Sport psychologist
Support wellbeing, learning and performance through evidence-based psychological practice.
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Performance nutritionist or dietitian
Help players fuel, recover and travel using evidence-based nutrition practice.
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Sports scientist
Apply measurement and research to improve preparation, performance and recovery.
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Performance director
Lead an integrated high-performance cricket programme.
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Event manager
Plan and deliver safe, engaging cricket events.
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Venue and facilities manager
Operate safe, compliant and welcoming cricket venues.
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Ticketing and membership manager
Manage ticket, membership and accreditation systems and customer journeys.
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Hospitality manager
Deliver hospitality experiences and associated revenue at cricket venues.
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Security and safety manager
Protect people, venues and events through proportionate safety and security planning.
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Cricket teacher or educator
Use cricket to support learning and participation in schools or education settings.
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Food, beverage and catering professional
Deliver food, beverage and back-of-house services at cricket venues and events.
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Cleaning and housekeeping operative
Keep cricket venues, offices and team spaces clean, safe and ready for use.
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Retail and merchandising professional
Sell and manage cricket merchandise and retail experiences.
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Supporter and customer service professional
Help supporters and customers resolve questions and enjoy cricket products and events.
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Fundraising and philanthropy manager
Secure philanthropic income for cricket foundations, programmes and facilities.
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Visitor experience and tour guide
Bring cricket venues, collections and stories to life for visitors.
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Cricket foundation or charity director
Lead a cricket charity or foundation and its community impact.
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29 qualifications
CoachEd Cricket
CoachEd Elite
Independent providerIndependent provider
Independent advanced learning for coaches leading high-performance environments.
- Level
- Level 4
- Available in
- Provider dependent
- Supports
- Cricket coach, Community cricket coach +4
CoachEd Cricket
CoachEd Foundations
Independent providerIndependent provider
Independent entry-level coach education for people starting to lead cricket sessions.
- Level
- Foundations
- Available in
- Provider dependent
- Supports
- Cricket coach, Community cricket coach +4
CoachEd Cricket
CoachEd Fundamentals
Independent providerIndependent provider
Independent development for coaches building confident, player-centred practice.
- Level
- Level 2
- Available in
- Provider dependent
- Supports
- Cricket coach, Community cricket coach +4
CoachEd Cricket
CoachEd Professional
Independent providerIndependent provider
Independent professional development for coaches working in more demanding environments.
- Level
- Level 3
- Available in
- Provider dependent
- Supports
- Cricket coach, Community cricket coach +4
Cricket Australia
Cricket Australia Advanced Coach Certification
National governing bodyNational governing body
The next coach-development step after Community Coach Certification.
- Level
- Advanced
- Available in
- Australia
- Supports
- Cricket coach, Community cricket coach
Cricket Australia
Cricket Australia Community Coach Certification
National governing bodyNational governing body
The first certification step for junior or senior community coaches in the Australian pathway.
- Level
- Community
- Available in
- Australia
- Supports
- Cricket coach, Community cricket coach
Cricket Australia
Cricket Australia Community Umpiring Certification
National governing bodyNational governing body
The first Australian certification step for a new umpire learning the fundamentals.
- Level
- Community
- Available in
- Australia
- Supports
- Cricket umpire
Cricket Australia
Cricket Australia Cricket Blast Certification
National governing bodyNational governing body
Certification for people delivering Cricket Blast programmes and supporting safe, fun and inclusive sessions.
- Level
- Introductory
- Available in
- Australia
- Supports
- Cricket coach, Community cricket coach
Cricket South Africa
CSA Level 1 Certificate – Coaching Children
National governing bodyNational governing body
The CSA certificate associated with primary-school and junior-club cricket environments.
- Level
- Level 1
- Available in
- South Africa
- Supports
- Community cricket coach, Cricket coach
Cricket South Africa
CSA Level 2 Certificate – Coaching Children
National governing bodyNational governing body
The CSA certificate associated with high-school and senior-club cricket environments.
- Level
- Level 2
- Available in
- South Africa
- Supports
- Cricket coach
Cricket South Africa
CSA Level 3 Certificate – Senior Certificate
National governing bodyNational governing body
The senior certificate in the CSA pathway, associated with strategic focused programmes.
- Level
- Level 3
- Available in
- South Africa
- Supports
- Cricket coach, Head coach
Cricket South Africa
CSA Level 4 Certificate – High Performance
National governing bodyNational governing body
The high-performance certificate in the CSA pathway, associated with domestic professional Division 1 and 2 cricket.
- Level
- Level 4
- Available in
- South Africa
- Supports
- Head coach, Director or head of cricket
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)
ECB Advanced Coach
National governing bodyNational governing body
Advanced coach development for working with individuals, units and teams in more demanding environments.
- Level
- Advanced
- Available in
- England and Wales
- Supports
- Cricket coach, Community cricket coach
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)
ECB Core Coach
National governing bodyNational governing body
A nationally consistent ECB qualification for coaches developing the capability to plan and deliver player-centred programmes.
- Level
- Developing coach
- Available in
- England and Wales
- Supports
- Cricket coach, Community cricket coach
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)
ECB Foundation Coach
National governing bodyNational governing body
Entry-level ECB coach education for leading safe, fun and inclusive cricket sessions independently.
- Level
- Entry level
- Available in
- England and Wales
- Supports
- Cricket coach, Community cricket coach
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)
ECB Umpire Course
National governing bodyNational governing body
The ECB starting point for people who want to begin umpiring.
- Level
- Pathway level 6 on completion
- Available in
- England and Wales
- Supports
- Cricket umpire
International Cricket Council (ICC)
ICC Coaching Course Level 1
ICC pathwayICC pathway
Blended technical coach education for people delivering cricket sessions to new and beginner participants.
- Level
- Level 1
- Available in
- Provider dependent
- Supports
- Cricket coach, Community cricket coach
International Cricket Council (ICC)
ICC Coaching Course Level 2
ICC pathwayICC pathway
Advanced technical learning for coaching individual athletes and specialist cricket skills.
- Level
- Level 2
- Available in
- Provider dependent
- Supports
- Cricket coach, Head coach
International Cricket Council (ICC)
ICC Coaching Course Level 3
ICC pathwayICC pathway
The highest level currently named in the ICC Training and Education coaching pathway, intended for advanced and elite environments.
- Level
- Level 3
- Available in
- Provider dependent
- Supports
- Head coach, Director or head of cricket
International Cricket Council (ICC)
ICC Coaching Foundation Certificate
ICC pathwayICC pathway
A free, self-paced introduction to supporting qualified coaches with new and beginner participants.
- Level
- Foundation
- Available in
- Provider dependent
- Supports
- Cricket coach, Community cricket coach +1
International Cricket Council (ICC)
ICC criiio Cricket Programme Facilitator Training
ICC pathwayICC pathway
Online facilitator training for delivering safe and enjoyable introductory criiio cricket sessions.
- Level
- Introductory facilitator
- Available in
- Provider dependent
- Supports
- Community cricket coach, Cricket development officer
International Cricket Council (ICC)
ICC Pitch Curator Foundation Certificate
ICC pathwayICC pathway
An online introduction to cricket pitch preparation, maintenance, renovation, soils, watering, drainage and rolling.
- Level
- Foundation
- Available in
- Provider dependent
- Supports
- Cricket groundskeeper
International Cricket Council (ICC)
ICC Umpire Foundation Certificate
ICC pathwayICC pathway
A free online introduction to the fundamentals needed to officiate club cricket.
- Level
- Foundation
- Available in
- Provider dependent
- Supports
- Cricket umpire
International Cricket Council (ICC)
ICC Umpire Level 1 Course
ICC pathwayICC pathway
Member-delivered umpire education that follows the ICC Umpire Foundation Certificate.
- Level
- Level 1
- Available in
- Provider dependent
- Supports
- Cricket umpire
International Cricket Council (ICC)
ICC Umpire Level 2 Course
ICC pathwayICC pathway
The next ICC umpire education level for officials progressing beyond foundation and Level 1 learning.
- Level
- Level 2
- Available in
- Provider dependent
- Supports
- Cricket umpire
New Zealand Cricket (NZC)
NZC Advanced Foundation Coaching Course
National governing bodyNational governing body
Online and practical learning for people coaching or assisting players aged roughly 10 to 18 in club or school cricket.
- Level
- Advanced foundation
- Available in
- New Zealand
- Supports
- Cricket coach, Community cricket coach
New Zealand Cricket (NZC)
NZC Development Coaching Course
National governing bodyNational governing body
Blended development for coaches of secondary school, youth and intermediate District teams.
- Level
- Development
- Available in
- New Zealand
- Supports
- Cricket coach, Community cricket coach
New Zealand Cricket (NZC)
NZC Foundation Coaching Course
National governing bodyNational governing body
A free introductory course covering key aspects of coaching for beginners, volunteers, teachers and development officers.
- Level
- Foundation
- Available in
- New Zealand
- Supports
- Cricket coach, Community cricket coach
USA Cricket
USA Cricket Level 1 Umpiring Certificate
National governing bodyNational governing body
The published USA Cricket local-league umpiring certificate from the 2020 pathway document.
- Level
- Level 1
- Available in
- United States
- Supports
- Cricket umpire
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