Cricket Scotland
Description
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Cricket Scotland is looking for three Head Coaches to work within our performance pathway programmes.
These roles offer an opportunity to shape players’ development through coaching, match preparation and individual feedback. Working with our performance staff, fellow coaches, players and clubs, you will help young cricketers build their skills and progress within a positive and supportive environment.
We are recruiting for the following positions:
- Eastern Knights Boys Head Coach
- Western Warriors Boys Head Coach
- National Boys U15s Head Coach
All three roles are part-time, working an average of 4 hours per week, with flexibility required around training and matches.
About Cricket Scotland
Cricket Scotland is the national governing body for cricket in Scotland. We organise and develop the game at every level, from grassroots participation to international competition, supporting leagues, coaching and community programmes across the country.
Our four-year strategy, Uniting People and Communities through Cricket (2024–2028), sets out our ambition to grow participation and achieve on-field success, bringing people and communities together through cricket. We are committed to making the sport inclusive, welcoming and enjoyable for everyone.
What you will do
Within each of these roles, you will be responsible for leading the relevant programme, working with the Head of Performance Pathway (Boys), sport science staff and other national and regional coaches to support players’ development.
Within each role you will:
- Attend training sessions and matches as agreed, and develop tailored training programmes and game day plans for squad members.
- Communicate with players, parents and clubs about the programme, expectations, selection and player feedback, including delivering an induction session for parents.
- Lead selection for winter and summer squads in line with Cricket Scotland’s selection process.
- Work with national and regional coaches to observe players throughout the year and support talent identification and development.
- Complete the performance pathway player monitoring documents for squad members.
- Attend performance coaching group meetings and continuing professional development opportunities provided by Cricket Scotland.
Person Specification
To be considered for these roles, you should have a sound practical knowledge, strong communication skills and the ability to plan and organise a player development programme, which includes:
- Significant experience of coaching young and adult cricketers, ideally across regional, national youth or senior performance environments.
- An understanding of performance planning and individual player development plans, supported by practical experience of player development programmes in performance sport.
- Knowledge and understanding of talent identification and development.
- Experience of building constructive relationships with partners and stakeholders, and an understanding of how equality, diversity and inclusion apply in sport.
- Strong interpersonal, organisation and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work independently and as part of a team.
- Confidence using IT systems for communication, player monitoring and reporting, and a flexible approach to meeting the needs of the programme.
In addition, for the National Boys U15s Head Coach role, you should also be able to demonstrate experience of coaching or engaging with developing athletes.
Working with Cricket Scotland
Each role is part-time, working an average of 4 hours per week. A flexible approach is required, including evening and weekend work in winter and some weekday activity during the summer months.
As these are part-time roles, working an average of 4 hours per week sponsorship is not available for these posts. Applicants must be living in Scotland, or willing to relocate by the agreed start date, and already have the right to work in the UK.
You will work at a mixture of locations throughout Scotland and the UK.
These roles involve working with children and young people. Appointment is subject to satisfactory PVG Scheme membership.
Pay Rates
- Eastern Knights Boys Head Coach - £32.50 per hour, £130 for match days (rates are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay)
- Western Warriors Boys Head Coach - £32.50 per hour, £130 for match days (rates are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay)
- National Boys U15s Head Coach - £35.00 per hour, £150 for match days (rates are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay)
Our values
Our core values are central to everything we do. They describe what is important to us, how we will work together to achieve our goals, and the behaviours we look for – and those we discourage – in our interactions with each other.
- We are proud to be diverse, committed to being inclusive and welcoming.
- We are transparent and accountable to ourselves and our sport.
- We ensure people are central to everything we do.
- We are bold and brave to drive the sport forward.
- We always remember cricket should be enjoyable for all.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Cricket Scotland is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that diversity of thought, experience and background strengthens our leadership and helps us better deliver our vision and strategy for the future of Scottish cricket.
Cricket Scotland is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that diversity of thought, experience and background strengthens our leadership and helps us better deliver our vision and strategy for the future of Scottish cricket.
We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds, cultures and identities and are particularly keen to hear from candidates who can contribute to increasing the diversity of representation and thinking within our organisation.
To help us monitor and improve the inclusivity of our recruitment process, applicants are invited to complete our short Equality Monitoring Form, which can be found here:
Cricket Scotland Equality Monitoring Form – Job Applicants – Fill out form
How to apply
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click on the apply button below.
You will thereafter provide your contact details, respond to the questions posed, and then upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your interest in this role and what you believe you will bring to this role.
Please clearly identify which role(s) you wish to be considered for. If applying for more than one, indicate any preference and explain your suitability for each in your cover letter.
Closing date for applications: 23 October 2026.
Notes
We have 3 roles available within our Performance Pathway.