South Northumberland Cricket Club, one of the leading North East Premier League
clubs, is looking to appoint a full-time Assistant Coach to work within our current
coaching structure and lead the continued development and performance of our Junior
& Senior programmes.

Our current coaching team is made up of a full-time Lead Coach and Assistant Coach,
and they are supported by a committed team of casual coaches and volunteer team
managers.

The successful candidate will need to support the development and performance of our
junior and senior players, as well as our efforts to increase participation. They will be
responsible for driving performance and participation levels throughout all our coaching
programmes including the option of leading our women and girl’s section for an
appropriate candidate . The ideal candidate will also be able to drive participation levels
as the lead of our Young Bulls programmes (U7 & U9).

They will be required to help build upon the foundations that are in place and continue
to grow and improve the player development pathway at the club.

Having a visible presence within the cricketing structure, applicants need to have
excellent coaching and communication skills as well as enthusiasm, energy and a
genuine desire to make a difference to the development of our players, both senior and
junior.

They will be expected to be IT literate and comfortable with cricket related
administration which will form a key part of their role.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION:

The role is considered suitable for a person seeking to either commence or continue
and develop a career of sports coaching in cricket. Training and career development
opportunities will be available to persons showing the desired character and making the
required contribution to the club and its members.

The successful applicant should:

• Hold a ECB Core Coach qualification, it’s equivalent or higher or prepared to work
towards.
• Have a professional approach and demeanour
• Be organised, a good communicator, both oral and written.
• Be self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Take an active role in the implementation of an agreed coaching plan.
• Be approachable, empathetic, have a collaborative attitude and open to feedback.

Appointment will be subject to and ECB DBS disclosure at an enhanced level and
completion of valid safeguarding training.