Head Coach
Location: The Utilita Bowl - the home of Hampshire Cricket
Hampshire Cricket is seeking an exceptional Head Coach to drive the Club to sustained success in all formats of the game.
The Head Coach will collaborate closely with the Director of Cricket to establish key values and foster a culture that encourages consistent improvement and peak performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee the performances of the 1st XI and deliver results through a positive brand of cricket.
Lead the coaching and support team responsible for preparing and performing both the 1st XI and 2nd XI sides.
Identify and develop players with the potential to excel at domestic and international levels.
Maintain a positive relationship with the Club captains and provide appropriate support to their role.
Collaborate closely with the Director of Cricket and the Club captain on team selection, ensuring the 1st XI has the best opportunity to perform at its full potential.
Work closely with the Club's support staff, including the medical and strength and conditioning teams, to ensure players are well-prepared for consistent high-level performance.
Assist in the recruitment and retention of players, coaching, and support staff.
Conduct one-on-one appraisals with players, coaching, and support staff, submitting written analyses to the Director of Cricket.
Conduct bi-annual reviews on the performance of coaching and support staff.
Adhere to and promote the Club's key values.
Place Of Work
The Team are based at Utilita Bowl & Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl, Botley Road, West End, Southampton, SO30 3XH, however the role requires extensive UK and possible overseas travel.
Hours Of Work
There needs to be a flexible approach to working hours due to the seasonal nature of the role with emphasis on availability during the cricket season and competition schedules.
Salary
based on experience
How To Apply
Please send a cover letter and CV by email to and
Utilita Bowl is an equal opportunities 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
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.
For More Information
If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role or have any specific questions,
please contact
Considerations
All applicants must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have the Right to Work in the UK. Sponsorship for overseas nationals cannot be provided at this time.
Utilita Bowl are committed to safeguarding and protecting the people we care for. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, and our Safeguarding system is underpinned by policies and procedures which encourage and promote safer working practice across our organisation.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Store discount
Work Location: In person