Cricket Scotland is the national governing body for cricket in Scotland, dedicated to promoting and developing the sport at all levels.
Cricket is a game that ignites excitement and passion, a sport to be enjoyed – we want increased participation and on field success in our sport to help unite people, our communities and our nation. We know that cricket is the most diverse sport in Scotland, and we are taking proactive steps to ensure that the sport is the most inclusive and welcoming.
Cricket Scotland is looking to recruit an inspirational Disability Cricket Development Officer to to deliver Lord’s Taverners disability programmes, SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) programme and Super 1s, across Scotland. Through Super 1s, the officer will provide community-based cricketing opportunities, both competitive and coaching, for young people with disabilities.
Within this role, the postholder will use the power of cricket as a tool for change, increasing confidence, communication, leadership, and independence in the participants. The role will also oversee other disability initiatives including SEND delivery (table cricket & soft ball), Champion clubs and the disability pathway which directly contribute to the disability strategy of the Cricket Scotland / Lord’s Taverners partnership.
This role seeks an energetic and enthusiastic individual who has a passion for supporting and developing young people, working with multiple partners and organisations. .
The focus of this role is to deliver the aims and outcomes of the Lord’s Taverners Super 1s and SEND programme across Scotland:
Super 1s
- To promote and develop disability cricket in community hubs and offer both participation and competitive opportunities.
- Develop initiatives that increase confidence, communication, leadership and independence. Ensure participants personal growth can develop beyond cricket.
SEND programme
- extend the reach of cricket to new SEND settings.
- ensure more young people with SEND have the opportunity to engage in the most appropriate form of cricket (primarily using table cricket and soft-ball cricket where appropriate)
- continue to work within SEND settings already engaged in the table cricket and embed sustainability through teacher training.
- transition more young people with a disability to community settings such as Super 1s, Champion Clubs and other appropriate community offers.
- Deliver a regional table cricket competition that feeds into the national structure.
Key responsibilities for the role
Super 1s:
Plan, setup and deliver Super 1s community hubs that:
- Deliver a year-round Super 1s programme that is diverse, inclusive and is open to young people aged 12-25 with a disability from the community.
- Create a programme centered on delivering positive social outcomes for young people with a disability, developing participant’s personal skills and future prospects through cricket.
- Develop a competitive opportunities that engages all Super 1s hubs in a minimum of 3 competition days annually.
- Create a sustainable disability pathway for players of a higher ability.
SEND programme:
- Engage new SEND settings through cricket, ensuring the continued development of table cricket and soft-ball where appropriate.
- Ensure continued engagement of existing and active SEND settings.
- Train and upskill teachers & group leads to deliver Table Cricket sessions within their school or group (alongside participant delivery)
- Run regional and national Table Cricket competitions that feeds into Lord’s Taverners regional structure. Competitions must provide a competitive opportunity for active schools and target participants that have limited access to mainstream competitive opportunities.
- Recruit and train Young Leaders across both Super 1s and table cricket to support disability cricket activity.
- Ensure the SEND programme connects with the Super 1s programme and other community offers by providing a pathway for engaged participants.
General:
- To promote and deliver the Lord’s Taverners SEND & Super 1s programme across Scotland.
- Develop partnerships to enhance the impact of Lord’s Taverners programmes and the wider Cricket Scotland disability plan.
- Manage all programme data requirements of the SEND & Super 1s programmes ensuring timely and accurate data is collected and recorded on the Upshot monitoring system.
- Maintain regular communication and dialogue, whilst also capturing feedback, opinion and a review of satisfaction
- Provide formal written reports and case studies and ensure that all monitoring and evaluation is undertaken as required.
- Work closely with existing cricket clubs to engage with disabled people where possible.
- Support the development of the wider pool of volunteers and sports coaches by mentoring and / or signposting for opportunities both formally and informally.
- Ensure the branding and identity of the programmes within delivery.
The successful post holder will be:
- Committed to improving the lives of young people.
- Committed to their own personal professional development and play an active role in the professional development of your colleagues.
- Represent the Lord’s Taverners and Cricket Scotland in a positive and professional manner at all times.
- Ensure the health, safety and welfare of yourself, participants and others at all times.
- Conduct sessions in accordance with the appropriate ECB guidelines and good practice.
- Take part in other activities as and when required.
- Perform all duties in an equitable manner and to actively promote the principles of equality amongst colleagues, partners and service users.
- Conform to, actively commit to and promote both the Lord’s Taverners and Cricket Scotland values when using any communication.
Place of Work
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to live in Scotland and be able to work in the UK and have a Visa that allows them to undertake this form of employment in the UK.
You must possess the ability to travel as part of this role.
Hours of Work
Within this role, you will work a total of 37.5 hours each week, Due to the nature of the role, this may require you work in the evening or at weekends.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and experiences. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.