Performance Coach - Cricket

JOB TITLE: Performance Coach - Cricket

LOCATION: Giggleswick School

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Sport

HOURS OF WORK: 15-17 hours per week. Fixed Term 15 April – 22 June 2025

(Possibly include Pre-Season Dates)

CONTRACT: Part time hours. Self-employed.

SALARY: £25.00 – £30.00 per hour, depending on experience.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 3 March 2025

INTERVIEW DATE: Monday 10 March 2025

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JOB PURPOSE

As part of Giggleswick School’s Sport’s Department, this role is specifically focussed on providing support to the provision of cricket at Giggleswick School in line with the School’s core values of participation and ambition. To set an example with regard to top-class coaching and the values in which sport is played in the school.

We are seeking a high calibre individual with significant experience within cricket as either a player or coach, to become a leading coach within the performance element of the Cricket Programme at Giggleswick School. The successful candidate will be passionate about translating their positive experiences within the game to pupils across the Prep and Senior School.

The position would suit someone already working in a similar role in the sector, or an experienced professional player or coach wanting to put his or her experience to use in a different context.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Coaching

a) To be an exemplary coach of cricket, leading by example and supporting other cricket staff in their coaching skills development.

b) To be responsible, alongside the Head of Cricket in delivering sessions to pupils in the major games programme.

c) To deliver 15-17 hours of coaching every week – Monday to Friday typically term time only.

d) Develop and implement age-appropriate cricket training sessions that focus on skill development, tactical understanding, and physical fitness.

e) Create engaging and progressive practices to enhance the players' technical abilities and game awareness.

f) Commitment to coaching within the school’s co-curricular programme.

g) To work closely with the Director of Sport to ensure that a consistent, coherent strategy for player development exists in the school.

h) To deliver and support staff and players at all levels in all game’s sessions.

i) To organise and run sports scholar sessions every week.

Other

1. Other tasks may develop and been added to this role, following suitable training and subject to time available.

2. Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not have been identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from the Head to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.

3. This job description may be amended at any time following discussion between the Manager and member of staff and will be reviewed annually.

4. You will be expected to be fully conversant with and implement the school’s range of equality and diversity and safeguarding policies and procedures, to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all pupils and staff;

5. To participate in the school’s appraisal scheme and undergo further professional development in line with the needs of the school (if relevant).

Health & Safety

You have a legal duty to take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others and you are expected to be familiar with, and adhere to, Giggleswick School’s Health and Safety policy.

Equal Opportunities Employer

Giggleswick School is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate, or to receive less favourable treatment, on grounds of age, disability, race, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, skills, experience, and abilities. Applicants or employees with questions or concerns relating to discrimination for any of the reasons listed above should contact Human Resources , hr@giggleswick.org.uk

Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy

Giggleswick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by complying with the School’s Child Protection Policy and Staff Code of Conduct at all times. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and The Disclosure and Barring Service.

School Values

Ensure your work, communication and approach conforms brand values and style of the school. You will need to be aware and comply with the Giggleswick school rules, policies and procedures at all times, as detailed in the handbook you will be provided with at induction.