The Role
Middlesex Cricket, based at Lord’s, is responsible for cricket in the county, from Men’s and Women’s senior teams to recreational cricket for all ages within the 17 London Boroughs that form the county of Middlesex.
Reporting to the Director of Cricket, the successful candidate will be expected to lead the coaching and match programme for the Women’s First XI as part of England & Wales Cricket Board’s Tier 2 competitions. In addition, the candidate will also hold lead coaching responsibilities for the Emerging Player Programme, working alongside the Player Pathway Manager – Girls. The successful candidate will be expected to add significant value to an effective club-wide culture, in line with the club’s ‘Winning Together’ strategy.
Principal responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional cricket experiences to Women’s First XI players, and drive a team strategy that creates vibrant, exciting and dynamic cricket that engages crowds and wins matches
- Work with the Player Pathway Manager – Girls, Captain and all squad members to create a culture of high expectation and high support
- Identify, recruit and develop players to strengthen the first XI squad
- Identify and develop players from the Middlesex Pathway and EPP that will enhance the quality of the First XI
- Lead a coaching and development programme aligned to the Middlesex playing philosophy that provides exceptional support for the county’s most talented young players
- Collaborate with Sports Science and Medicine teams to ensure exceptional support for all senior and pathway players
- Where necessary and when directed, support other aspects of Middlesex Cricket
- Any ad-hoc duties as required
Please note that due to the volume of applications the Club receives, we are unable to provide specific feedback on unsuccessful applications. All applicants must have Right to Work in the UK, sponsorship for overseas employees cannot be provided for this role.
Middlesex Cricket is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and adults at risk that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a process of vetting, including the disclosure of criminal records and the seeking of references. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our services.
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Middlesex Cricket will ensure that all existing and potential employees receive equal consideration, and is committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of the Equality Act 2010.
Middlesex Cricket aim for its work force, at all levels, to reflect the composition of the City’s population. To achieve this MCCC will take active and positive steps to eliminate discrimination, reduce the effects of past discrimination and to promote equality in employment.
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