Steelbacks Foundation, the governing body for recreational cricket in Northamptonshire, is appointing a number of Community Cricket Coaches to lead and support high-quality cricket and community projects, programmes and events that sustain and grow participation and help establish cricket as a game for all across the county.
Key details
- Salary: £24,454 plus expenses and pension
- Hours: up to 37 hours per week, including evenings and weekends
- Contract: full-time and part-time (2 or 3 day) roles available
- Location: schools and community venues around Northamptonshire
- Reports to: Junior Participation Manager
What you'll be doing
- Delivering the Chance to Shine primary schools coaching programme and other schools coaching
- Delivering assemblies that introduce cricket programmes and signpost young people to local clubs
- Managing and delivering at least one Chance to Shine Street programme (late afternoon/early evening)
- Coordinating and delivering teacher CPD and supporting school competitions and festivals
- Coaching within disability programmes, including Super 1s and Table Cricket
- Leading cricket coaching camps in the school holidays
- Supporting community activity such as Walking Cricket, women and girls festivals, MCC Foundation Hubs and Junior Indoor Leagues
- Recording delivery data accurately and supporting Northamptonshire CCC on matchdays and community days
Essential
- Driving licence and access to transport
- ECB Foundation Coach (Level 1) qualification as a minimum
Desirable
- Experience delivering sport to primary-age children and people with SEND
- Enthusiastic, inspiring delivery and excellent communication skills
- Computer literate, with a flexible approach
- First Aid, ECB DBS and safeguarding certificates (assistance available)
How to apply
Download the application form from the Foundation's careers page and send it with your CV to HR@nccc.co.uk. Both documents are required. Closing date: 24 November 2026. Interviews will take place in the week commencing 7 December (a virtual interview, then a practical interview at a school or community site).
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Key details
- Salary: £24,454 plus expenses and pension
- Hours: up to 37 hours per week, including evenings and weekends
- Contract: full-time and part-time (2 or 3 day) roles available
- Location: schools and community venues around Northamptonshire
- Reports to: Junior Participation Manager
What you'll be doing
- Delivering the Chance to Shine primary schools coaching programme and other schools coaching
- Delivering assemblies that introduce cricket programmes and signpost young people to local clubs
- Managing and delivering at least one Chance to Shine Street programme (late afternoon/early evening)
- Coordinating and delivering teacher CPD and supporting school competitions and festivals
- Coaching within disability programmes, including Super 1s and Table Cricket
- Leading cricket coaching camps in the school holidays
- Supporting community activity such as Walking Cricket, women and girls festivals, MCC Foundation Hubs and Junior Indoor Leagues
- Recording delivery data accurately and supporting Northamptonshire CCC on matchdays and community days
Essential
- Driving licence and access to transport
- ECB Foundation Coach (Level 1) qualification as a minimum
Desirable
- Experience delivering sport to primary-age children and people with SEND
- Enthusiastic, inspiring delivery and excellent communication skills
- Computer literate, with a flexible approach
- First Aid, ECB DBS and safeguarding certificates (assistance available)
How to apply
Download the application form from the Foundation's careers page and send it with your CV to HR@nccc.co.uk. Both documents are required. Closing date: 24 November 2026. Interviews will take place in the week commencing 7 December (a virtual interview, then a practical interview at a school or community site).