Staffordshire Cricket: Chance to Shine Coach Opportunity – Walsall (Deadline – July 12)

https://www.staffordshirecricket.co.uk/about/news/latest-news/c2sjob-walsall/

Job Title: Schools & Community Cricket Development Officer
Location: Walsall, Staffordshire
Salary: Competitive
Contract: Fixed-term contract, initially until August 2028

Overall purpose

Role: To work in supporting growth within the game in Staffordshire through different distribution channels: –

• Schools (Primary, Secondary and SEND Schools)
• Diverse communities
• Community outreach
• Disability
• Women & Girls

Objectives:

• To deliver cricket in Primary, Secondary and SEND Schools
• Working alongside regional and county colleagues supporting cricket in the Community. To substantially grow participation for all growth segments.
• Actively promote and grow the game by working with ECB regional and other county-based organisations to empower under-represented and disadvantaged communities to take a more active role in Cricket whether playing, administrating or watching the game.
• Supporting National Programmes and local key partners in clubs/ communities to ensure children from diverse groups in Staffordshire have access to and are engaged in the All Stars and Dynamos programmes.
• Be innovative and creative, exploring new opportunities for growth in non-traditional formats by developing tailored programmes to inspire people to take part informally.
• Signpost transition opportunities from new and emerging programmes into mainstream clubs and leagues structures where appropriate.
• Create cricket ‘hub’ opportunities in non-traditional settings. To enable regular contact with the game.
• Through the use of social media and information technology identify and manipulate emerging trends through a variety of digital platforms, capturing social participation and liaise with ECB and Staffordshire Cricket to ensure full coverage
• Complete appropriate monitoring & evaluation in line with funding requirements including online monitoring platforms and finance return tools.
• Exploit media, national and global events, competitions, promotional campaigns/materials and use cricket ambassadors to be reflective of inclusion and diversity within Cricket.
• Maximise access to, and use of, new and existing indoor facilities, and non-turf pitches
• Maximise the impact of major cricketing events and create opportunities for multicultural communities to engage.

Expertise

This role requires:

• Experience of working within Cricket or wider sports development with particular emphasis on growth markets:- Women & Girls, Disability, Multi –Cultural Communities

Relevant

• ECB Foundation 1, Core Coach or Level 2 coaching qualification
• DBS, Safeguarding Young Cricketers accreditation, First Aid Certificate
• Clean driving licence
• Ability to think creatively, be innovative and bold in developing new concepts and offers for casual cricket
• Experience of community engagement
• Knowledge of Growth Markets in particular urban and rural communities
• Innovation, Creativity & problem solving
• Politically sensitive and culturally aware
• Creative and independent thinker with no limitations
• Tenacious and driven individual
• Capacity to learn and adapt
• Team working and personal impact
• Negotiation and communication skills

Impact

The role has a direct impact on the success and growth of our business by making the case for equitable opportunities within our sport and growing the game for cricketers from the most disadvantaged and underrepresented groups at county level. This is a key role to drive the inclusion and diversity agenda and create a more equitable offer for our customers.

Staffordshire Cricket are firmly committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for children and adults to enjoy the game of cricket. This post requires an Enhanced ECB DBS check for regulated activity with children. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an ECB DBS check before commencing work.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Evidence of right to work will be required prior to the commencement of employment.

Application Process

All applications for this role must include a covering letter, explaining your suitability for these roles and an up-to-date CV. Applications without these two documents will not be considered.

Please send applications to Claire Bailey by Sunday, 12th July.

Interview date: Wednesday 22nd July 2026

Claire Bailey
[email protected]
07912 858811