About this Role
We are seeking an exceptional Boys’ Cricket Performance Manager who shares our vision and has the expertise, energy and commitment to lead and further develop a sector‑leading cricket programme.
Working at Hurst
Hurst is one of Britain’s leading independent schools, offering a vibrant and supportive environment for pupils and staff alike. With nearly 1,300 pupils across the Prep and Senior Schools, we combine academic ambition with a strong sense of community and a rich co‑curricular programme. With Pennthorpe School now part of the Hurst family, it is an especially exciting time to join us.
Hurst is a place of genuine momentum. From the classroom to the sports field, theatre and boarding houses, life here is dynamic, diverse and deeply rewarding. Significant investment in sporting provision has created an outstanding performance environment, including high‑quality strength and conditioning, medical and physiotherapy support, and exceptional facilities.
We are a community that pursues excellence not as a distant goal but as a daily standard. Those who thrive at Hurst bring ambition, resilience and commitment in equal measure to that which we expect of our pupils.
Set within a beautiful rural location, Hurst remains well connected: Brighton & Hove is just 20 minutes away, and London can be reached in under an hour by train.
This is more than a role, it is an opportunity to contribute to something ambitious and inspiring. For the right individual there are few environments as exciting.
The Role
Working closely with the Head of Cricket, the Boys’ Cricket Performance Manager plays a central role in the strategic leadership and delivery of boys’ cricket across both the Prep and Senior Schools.
The postholder will design, implement and review a long‑term player development pathway that supports both mass participation and high‑performance progression. Working collaboratively with cricket staff and the wider Sports Department, the role ensures consistency, coherence and excellence across the whole‑College cricket programme.
Reporting Lines
The Boys’ Cricket Performance Manager is line managed by the Head of Cricket (Whole College).
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and oversee the Boys’ Cricket programme across Prep and Senior Schools in collaboration with the Head of Cricket
* Deliver high‑quality coaching, including with senior performance squads
* Develop and implement a clear player pathway aligned with College expectations and national best practice
* Work with the Head of Cricket and Girls’ Cricket Performance Manager to ensure a unified departmental vision
* Collaborate across the cricket programme to maintain consistency of delivery and standards
* Liaise with the Director of Sport on fixtures, performance strategy and programme review
* Coordinate staffing, coaching allocations and matchday delivery
* Design and publish structured weekly training schedules
* Manage logistics, including transport and operational requirements for training and fixtures
* Support and lead cricket tours in conjunction with the Director of Sport
* Build strong links with county, regional and national pathways
* Work closely with Strength & Conditioning and Medical teams to support holistic athlete development
* Support pupil recruitment in collaboration with Admissions and senior staff
* Contribute to marketing, outreach and promotion of Boys’ cricket
* Contribute to the wider sports programme by working Saturdays across all three terms in line with the fixture schedule, including coaching within one of the College’s core sports during the Michaelmas and Lent terms
About You
* Proven experience delivering structured cricket programmes in a performance environment
* Experience coaching across school‑age pathways, including high‑performing players
* ECB Level 2 (or equivalent) or demonstrable relevant expertise
* Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills
* A clear commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
* Experience playing at representative or elite level (desirable)
* Experience within an independent or performance‑focused school environment (desirable)
* A sport‑related degree or equivalent professional qualification
What We Offer
* Extensive wellbeing support
* Free lunches during term time
* Free on‑site parking
* Discounted BUPA health insurance
* Membership of the College’s contributory pension scheme
* Free access to excellent leisure facilities, including gym, swimming pool and library
* A comprehensive CPD programme, with fully funded opportunities to gain and progress through nationally recognised coaching and umpiring qualifications
Hurstpierpoint College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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