MCC: Head Coach (Indoor Cricket Centre)

The Head Coach is responsible for leading the Lord’s Indoor Cricket Centre’s coaching programme. They will inspire and guide a team of coaches to deliver best-in-class coaching across all levels of the game. The role requires strong leadership, strategic vision, and a commitment to continuous programme and professional development.

KEY TASKS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Oversee the delivery of all MCC’s Elite Programmes in both the men’s and women’s game.
• Oversee term-time and weekly courses, 1 to 1 coaching, and specific group coaching.
• Oversee the management of the Lord’s Youth Teams.
• Managing the coaching team inclusive of full-time coaches and a wide-ranging casual workforce.
• Deliver outstanding coaching sessions which set the benchmark for our other coaches.
• Managing direct reports through regular meetings and appraisals.
• Managing the recruitment and induction of new coaches.
• Implementing coaching initiatives and products to further expand the ICC’s activities, including arranging training for our coaches’ continued professional development.
• Completing monthly reports, reviewing the previous month and outlining plans for the next 3 months.
• Promoting an inspirational and aspirational environment for clients and coaches.

This job profile is not an exhaustive or definitive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job profile and duties might be amended as the job evolves in light of the needs of the business and/or at the discretion of management.

VARIATIONS OF JOB RELATING TO MAJOR MATCHES

• Attendance at all major match-days, including weekends, as required.
• Any other duties, whether in the Department or elsewhere around the Ground, as required.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Responsible for the safety of yourself and others through adherence to MCC (and legal) safety rules and procedures.
• Liaison with ECB and MCC colleagues on indoor net safety protocols and procedures.
• Report any unsafe practices, equipment or circumstances as appropriate.
• Comply fully with relevant security policies and procedures.
• Be familiar with fire procedures and evacuation procedures and be prepared to operate when/if trained as a Fire Warden.

VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS

SMART

We use our knowledge and expertise to ensure that everything we do looks, sounds and feels high quality

ATTENTIVE

We are open and welcoming to all, always paying close attention to people’s needs

ORIGINAL

We are proud of our history and constantly seek to evolve and innovate

TOGETHER

Like players, we help each other to achieve our collective goals and be our personal best

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS – SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum ECB Level 3 or equivalent cricket coaching certificate.
• Significant experience of leading coaches at various levels and driving standards and innovation.
• Experience of coaching in many different environments and age groups.
• Experience in using technology to enhance coaching and programme outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing.
• Experience in networking and building relationships.
• An understanding of budget management through control of income and expenditure.
• An understanding of sales processes & different marketing strategies.
• An excellent understanding of Health & Safety in a cricketing setting.