Utilita Bowl: State School Programmes Lead (Deadline – Feb 27)

The Role

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced coach to lead the Hampshire Hawks Academies and State Jets programme, developing talented young cricketers across Hampshire and supporting the wider Boys Pathway. This role combines coaching, programme management, and talent identification in a collaborative, high-performance environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Hampshire Hawks Academies (Southampton, Basingstoke, Portsmouth, and future North Hampshire site)
• Head coach for the Hawks Academies and State Jets programme
• Plan, deliver, and oversee year-round cricket programmes and match schedules
• Manage and support casual coaches, ensuring high-quality coaching standards
• Communicate effectively with players, parents, schools, and stakeholders
• Identify and nurture talent across state schools, Wicketz, and Street programmes
• Monitor and document player progress using Spond
• Contribute to Regional Performance Centre coaching and player identification as required

Hours: Core hours are 30 per week, predominantly afternoons, evenings, and weekends, with flexibility required at certain times of the year.

Location: Utilita Bowl, Botley Road, West End, Southampton, SO30 3XH, with travel to local academy and school venues across Hampshire.

How to apply: 

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Equal opportunities:

Utilita Bowl is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employment practices and behaviours that encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment, and eliminate unlawful and/or unfair discrimination. If you would like to request any accommodations from application through to interview, please email [email protected]  

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the people we care for, creating a setting in which everyone feels welcome and safe. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes the disclosure of criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. 

Considerations 

All applicants must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have the Right to Work in the UK. 

Utilita Bowl is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employment practices and behaviours that encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment, and eliminate unlawful and/or unfair discrimination. If you would like to request any accommodations from application through to interview, please email [email protected]

We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our