South Northumberland CC: Assistant Coach (Deadline – Sep 14)

South Northumberland Cricket Club, one of the leading North East Premier League clubs, is looking to appoint two full time Assistant Head Coaches to work alongside our full time Head Coach and the rest of the coaching team. Our coaching structure is a team, made up of a core of full-time professional coaches, working alongside our junior team managers.

The successful candidate will need to support the development and performance of our Junior and Senior players, as well as our efforts to increase participation. They will be required to help build upon the foundations that are in place and continue to grow and improve the player development pathway at the Club.

Having a visible presence within the cricketing structure applicants need to have excellent coaching and communication skills as well as enthusiasm, energy and a genuine desire to make a difference to the development of our players, both senior and junior. They will be expected to be IT literate and comfortable with cricket related administration which will form an element of their role.

The role is considered suitable for a person seeking to either commence or continue and develop a career of sports coaching in cricket. Training and career development opportunities will be available to persons showing the desired character and making the required contribution to the club and its members.

The successful applicant should:
• Hold a ECB Core Coach qualification, it’s equivalent or higher or prepared to work towards.
• Have a professional approach and demeanour
• Be organised, a good communicator, both oral and written.
• Be self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Take an active role in the implementation of an agreed coaching plan.
• Be approachable, empathetic, have a collaborative attitude and open to feedback.

Appointment will be subject to and ECB DBS disclosure at an enhanced level and completion of valid safeguarding training. If the applicant does not already hold a current ECB Safeguarding qualification this will be provided by the club.
The position will offer a competitive salary with a range from £23,500 to £28,000 for which experience, and qualifications will be a consideration.

Applications and further information in respect of this role is available upon request. Interested parties wishing to explore this exciting opportunity or wishing to apply should, in the first instance, submit their CV in confidence, to Simon West, by email to [email protected] no later than 14th September 2025.