Somerset Cricket Foundation - Street Cricket Coach

Are you passionate and dedicated Want to inspire young people through cricketIf so we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking a coach to support the delivery of our Street Cricket programme. Coaches are on a fixed term contract employed through Somerset Cricket Foundation.

Our Street Cricket programmes are basedin Bridgwater Weston Super Mare Taunton and Yeovil. Each Street Cricket session is 1 hour.

Job Description

Job Title: Street Cricket Coach

Department/Group: Community

Reporting to: Community Development Manager & Education Manager

Location: Bridgwater or Taunton one session per week

Travel Required: Yes

Level/Salary Range: 1725 per hour

Roles & Responsibilities:

• To engage young people within the local community and inspire ongoing participation in the Street project.
• To lead weekly cricket activity.
• Able to produce exciting and engaging plans for weekly cricket activities which are relevant to the age and experience of participants and link to previous activities.
• To act as a role model for participants during the session.
• To develop a rapport with key personnel from other organisations such as venue/site staff amongst others.
• To support Somerset Cricket Foundation in completing attendance records and registration forms.
• To develop and maintain a positive image and reputation for Somerset Cricket Foundation and Chance to Shine.
• To adhere to all relevant Somerset Cricket Foundation policies and procedures.
• Helping identify other potential activity leaders particularly as you leave or withdraw from offering support.

Knowledge skills and experience required:

Essential

• Core Coach or Foundation Coach
• ECB Enhanced DBS
• Safeguarding Young Cricketers and First Aid certificate
• Ability to get to sessions independently as some locations arent accessible via public transport
• Excellent communication organisation and planning skills
• Efficient time management
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to monitor and record participation data Data inputting experience

The deadline for applications is Monday 22nd April.

Please apply using the application form below.

For further details or to find out more please contact either Steve Gass () or Scott Chappell ().