JOB TITLE: Regional Head Coach
CONTRACT: Casual (Flexible approach required. Approximately time commitment 20 hours, per Regional Springboard programme, and 3-6 match days primarily between May-September)
HONORARIUM: £27.50 an hour plus £120 for match days plus reasonable expenses (see definition below).
RESPONSIBLE TO: Regional Programme Manager(s)
BASED AT: Off-site travel required
EXTERNAL LIAISON: MCC Foundation (MCCF) Cricket Operations Team, Pathway Leads and MCCF Hub Managers
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are seeking highly motivated Regional Head Coaches to develop and enhance the skills of talented Hub players, ensuring high performance at competitive levels. The successful candidates will work closely with players and coaching staff on our Regional Springboard Programme for Boys and Girls at Under 14 and Under 16 age groups. The successful candidates will be expected to plan and lead the training programme as well as take on the Head Coach role for matches.
We are looking to appoint Regional Head Coaches in each of the following regions:
- North-West/Lancashire
- North-East/Yorkshire
- Midlands
- London
- South-East
- South-West
Springboard Programme trainings at U16 are scheduled to take place in August across the following locations: Manchester, Bradford, Oundle, London, Reading and Somerset.
Springboard Programme trainings at U14 are scheduled to take place in April and May across the following locations: Cambridge, Devon, Manchester and Reading.
MAIN DUTIES
- Player Development – Design and implement training programmes to improve technical, tactical, physical, and mental aspects of cricket performance.
- Coaching & Training – Conduct structured coaching sessions, providing feedback and performance analysis.
- Game Strategy – Develop match strategies and prepare players for competitive fixtures.
- Talent Identification – Identify and nurture emerging talent, supporting player progression pathways.
- Performance Monitoring – Utilise data and video analysis to track player performance and suggest improvements.
- Team Management – Work with support staff, ensuring a high-performance culture within the team.
- Mentorship & Leadership – Provide mentorship and guidance to players, fostering a positive and professional environment.
- Administrative Duties – Maintain training records, report on player development, and liaise with key stakeholders.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Minimum ECB Level 3/Advanced Coach coaching qualification (experienced ECB Level 2s/Core Coach will be considered).
- Current ECB DBS, ECB Safeguarding for Coaches training and in person First Aid training.
- Experience of working in a performance environment.
- Good knowledge of and commitment to the work of the MCC Foundation.
- Passionate about opening up access to cricket and its talent pathways for young state-educated players.
- Excellent knowledge of the cricketing landscape in your region, particularly County Cricket Boards, talent pathways and talent ID frameworks.
- Ability to build positive and effective relationships, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- IT-literate, particularly with Microsoft products.
- Excellent organisational skills, with close attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task.
- Flexible approach to work.
DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Ability to utilise video analysis to enhance player progression.
- Team management experience – you would be leading a team of coaches for this programme.
EXPENSES
- You will only be entitled to claim expenses for pre-agreed travel made in the course of exercising your duties as Regional Head Coach. You will not be able to claim for food, drink, or overnight accommodation unless otherwise agreed in advance.
- Other than for mileage, expenses will only be paid if a receipt is provided.
- Mileage will be paid at £0.35 per mile.
- If using public transport, you will only be able to claim for journeys made by standard class.
- Expenses will be paid within 7 working days of a claim being submitted and approved by the RPM.
ROLE BACKGROUND
The MCC Foundation is the charitable arm of MCC, owners of Lord’s cricket ground. We believe in the power of cricket to unite, inspire, empower, and transform lives.
Our flagship programme in the UK is a network of cricket Hubs that aim to open up access to cricket and its talent pathways so that all young cricketers can reach their full potential in the game, regardless of race, gender, or economic circumstance.
We run a network of cricket Hubs that provide free-to-access training and match play to approximately 6,000 state-educated young cricketers at 166 Hubs across the UK. The Hubs focus on talent: helping promising youngsters who have been engaged through mass participation activities or non-traditional formats to join cricket clubs, develop their hard-ball skills, and access the formal talent pathways.
The Hubs also have a transformational impact off the cricket pitch, helping participants to feel happier and more confident, and improving their focus and performance at school.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please send a CV to careers@mccfoundation.org.uk by midday on Monday 10th March. Please state in your email which of the above regions you are based in.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for virtual interviews on a rolling basis.
As part of the MCCF’s Safer Recruitment procedures, professional references will be required for this role prior to appointment.
The MCC Foundation is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and young people and adults. The Foundation follows detailed safer recruitment processes and as such, any roles involving regulated activity or any interaction with children and young people, are subjected to an Enhanced ECB DBS check, as well as the collection of references. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding, EDI and safer working practices across our services.