At Dunottar, we believe that sport is for everyone. Our cricket programme reflects this ethos by combining inclusive participation with a commitment to excellence. We want every pupil to experience the joy of cricket, develop their skills, and, for those with ambition, reach the highest levels of performance.
We are proud to be ranked among Wisden’s Top 100 Schools for Cricket, a testament to the strength and ambition of our programme. Pupils benefit from exciting opportunities to tour and train abroad, gaining invaluable experiences that broaden their horizons and deepen their love for the game.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and passionate Cricket Coach to coach and promote sport amongst our pupils. Through outstanding coaching, you will create a culture that is welcoming, aspirational, and supportive—where every pupil feels valued and encouraged.
The role requires between 8 to 25 hours per week, including Saturday mornings to support our termly programme of internal and external fixtures amongst our teams. This role will coach cricket during the summer term. A willingness and ability to work before and after school to coach and support training sessions and fixtures is essential. Working pattern to be discussed and agreed at interview.
The Role
* Work to develop Cricket at Dunottar School for all ages, abilities and genders.
* Deliver high quality coaching sessions to a variety of teams through Years 7-13.
* Support and train the other coaches of Cricket by delivering and sharing training sessions and coaching tips.
* Liaise on a weekly basis with the Director of Sport and Director of Cricket to track initiatives and priorities.
* Lead weekly training sessions for a range of abilities and ages.
* Be a lead coach for one age group team in the schools Saturday sports programme.
Key Responsibilities
* Ability to deliver structured, fun and challenging coaching sessions.
* Lead individual and team training sessions in preparation for the county/regional competitions.
* Demonstrate an enjoyment of working with children.
* Demonstrate a proven ability to remain calm and professional at all times.
* Have a willingness to undertake a range of tasks and commitments in order to provide the best educational experience and outcomes for our students.
* Demonstrate energy, enthusiasm and positive attitude.
* Display an ability to use initiative and take responsibility.
* Behave and act as a member of teaching staff, by following our code of professional standards, when working with children and maintain effective staff/student relationships.
* Demonstrate good communication and listening skills and be able to build rapport with pupils and staff.
* Be flexible and adaptable and able to work as part of a cohesive and supportive team.
* Regular sharing of coaching resources and CPD for staff.
* Excellent role model who has the ability to motivate and inspire by sharing a passion for sport.
Person Specification
Key Qualifications
* Relevant coaching award qualifications in cricket (or a willingness to undertake these).
* First Aid awareness and qualification (or a willingness to undertake this).
* Safeguarding Children in Education and child protection training (or a willingness to undertake this).
Key Skills, Knowledge and Experience
* Experience of playing or coaching cricket.
Values and Behaviours
* Uphold Dunottar School’s values.
* Promote the warrior learner characteristics in all pupils.
* Act as a role model at Dunottar School.
* Support the School in embedding our values and desired behaviours in order to promote a positive, respectful, compassionate, and inclusive culture and working environment.
Equal Opportunities
* Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of Equality and Diversity legislation and the organisation’s Equality and Diversity policies and procedures, in particular with regard to the recruitment and retention of staff.
Safeguarding
* Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and child protection legislation, and adhere to the School’s safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
Health and Safety
* Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of Health and Safety legislation as applicable to the role, and ensure this is maintained and that the School’s Health and Safety policies and procedures are fully implemented and adhered to at all times.
Professional Development
* Maintain and update your own knowledge and skills in line with legislation and the needs of the role.
* Willingness to undertake other training and/or CPD as required by the School.