Somerset Cricket is formed of close partnerships between Somerset County Cricket Club and Somerset Cricket Foundation. Having such positive and collaborative partnerships between us, we are able to provide unique and inspiring opportunities for people which enrich and create lasting memories, and ensure people feel welcome, valued and included.
Job title: Community Cricket Coach (1 role in South Bristol. 1 role in North Somerset)
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week including some evenings & weekends
Date Effective: Jan 2026 (a contract until August 2027 with view to extension)
Salary: £24,500 to £26,500 per annum (depending on experience, 25 days holiday, business mileage)
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Somerset Cricket Foundation wishes to appoint 2 full-time Community Cricket Coaches to support the implementation of its 2025-2029 Strategic Plan. They will join an experienced team to continue the great work that is already taking place and will work predominantly across the job role areas with some work across the rest of the county.
The role combines coaching and development work with the coach providing school-based and community cricketing opportunities for children and young people of all ages. The coach will especially support the development of lasting relationships with schools, teachers and clubs to embed a culture of cricket in Somerset. The other main focus of the role will be to support our work with SEND pupils both in and out of school, and our Street Cricket programmes in the community. It will involve some regular evening and weekend work.
This role seeks an energetic and enthusiastic individual who has passion for supporting and developing young people and the game of cricket. It is an exciting time to be involved in cricket and there is a huge opportunity within Somerset to get more children and young people to say, ‘Cricket is a game for me’.
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The post is supported by Chance to Shine and other partners that work closely with SCF. As part of the Education, Coaching and Development Team the appointed people will be expected to work across the following areas:
* Primary, Secondary and SEND School Engagement – Deliver high quality and inspiring and inclusive cricket sessions in schools for both teachers and pupils. Work with schools to embed cricket within their PE and School Sport offer and deliver appropriate level competitions.
* Disability Participation – Provide opportunities for young people with disabilities to be able to access community cricket through Super 1s Hubs.
* Community Engagement – Support local communities to access cricket, specifically through Chance to Shine Street Cricket.
* Transition – Supporting movement of young people from school to club settings, especially into National Programmes (All Stars and Dynamos Cricket).
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The successful post holder will be expected to deliver and achieve in the following areas:
Manage and deliver cricket coaching programmes in education settings:
* Plan, deliver and review high quality, inspiring and inclusive cricket sessions that are young person focused including on PSHE, SEND and Leadership programmes.
* Develop lasting relationships with schools and teachers to embed a culture of cricket in schools in Somerset.
* Deliver cricket coaching sessions and inspire and support teachers through formal and informal training to raise the quality and quantity of cricket delivery in schools and leave a legacy of cricket in Somerset.
* Actively support and promote the transition of young people from school to community sport by, for example, the establishment of after school clubs or festival style cricket competitions at cricket clubs.
* Support and lead on local and county rounds of all school cricket competitions.
Support the development of cricket in the community:
* Support cricket delivery for young people with disabilities at Super 1s hubs
* Support other cricket-based programmes that may help address local inequalities such as Street Cricket.
* Support clubs with their All Stars, Dynamos and other junior activities.
* Support with delivery of Women’s and Girls programmes.
Monitoring and evaluation:
* Ensure all monitoring and evaluation is completed accurately and in a timely manner to meet the needs and expectations of our partners.
Additional responsibilities:
* Support and deliver on the SCF commercial coaching programme.
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The successful post holder will:
* Be passionate about introducing new people, especially children, to the game of cricket
* Committed to improving opportunities for all
* Committed to their own continued personal and professional development
* Be prepared to work regular weekends to undertake the duties of the role
* Always represent Somerset Cricket Foundation in a positive and professional manner, maintaining and displaying its, and cricket`s core, values
* Ensure health, safety and welfare of yourself, participants, and others always
* Conduct sessions in accordance with the appropriate ECB guidelines and good practice
* Take part in other activities as and when required
* Perform all duties in an equitable and inclusive manner
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Knowledge, skills, and experience required:
Essential
* Experience as a sports coach to Level 2 or equivalent (please be advised SCF will support you to obtain a core coach qualification if necessary)
* Experience of working in sport at a recreational level, or in a school and/or club
environment
* Experience of working as part of a team and independently
* Excellent people and communication skills with the ability to build genuine relationships
* Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise and work to
deadlines
* Excellent IT skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft programmes
* Clean ECB DBS vetting check or commitment to undertake prior to commencement of the role
* Safeguarding and First Aid trained, or commitment to achieving this within a short period of time
* Ability to travel independently between sites (full and valid UK driving license and access to a car)
Desirable
* Experience of working with volunteers and community groups
* Experience of delivering competitions and festivals
* Experience of working on cricket specific projects
* Understanding of partnership working and able to create strong and sustainable links with contacts throughout the area
* Experience of teaching/coaching young people of all ages and genders
* Knowledge of the Chance to Shine charity and their programmes
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The Ideal Candidate
* A warm and enthusiastic personality that people gravitate to
* A positive, professional, friendly, and supportive manner
* Hard working with a can-do attitude
* Willingness to learn and adapt to a changing environment
* Innovative and forward thinking
* Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships
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Further Information
Please download our application pack here: Community Cricket Coach
If you are interested in this position, simply apply using the form below. If you would like to have a conversation about the role please contact Toni Smyth on: toni.smyth@somersetcricketfoundation.org
Closing date is Mon 3rd November at midday. Interviews will be held w/b 10th November.