MCC Foundation
Regional Head Coach
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Purpose of the Role
The Regional Head Coach plays a key role in developing the most talented young cricketers within the MCC Foundation network through a new 16-18 year-old programme, creating a high-quality and inclusive performance environment that helps players fulfil their potential.
Working closely with the Regional Programme Manager(s), the Head Coach will plan and lead training and representative fixtures for the South Boys or South Girls programme. The role combines high-quality performance coaching with player progression, holistic development and leadership, helping participants prepare for adult cricket and the opportunities available beyond the age of 18.
The Role
- Lead the planning and delivery of a high-quality 16-18 year old training programme, developing players' technical, tactical, physical and mental aspects of cricket performance.
- Lead the coaching team for the programme, creating a positive, professional and high-performance environment for players and coaches.
- Plan and lead representative fixtures and matchplay, developing appropriate game strategies and preparing players to perform competitively.
- Provide high-quality coaching, observation and feedback, using player review processes and performance analysis to support individual development.
- Identify emerging talent within the MCC Foundation network and support players to progress into appropriate performance environments and pathways.
- Support players in navigating progression opportunities within cricket, including county pathways, university cricket, MCC Young Cricketers and other performance environments.
- Contribute to the delivery of the programme's Cricket+ curriculum, supporting participants' leadership, personal and professional development.
- Support participants to become ambassadors for MCC Foundation and encourage engagement with volunteering and coaching opportunities within local Hub programmes.
- Maintain accurate training, player review and development records, and communicate effectively with Regional Programme Manager(s), Pathway Leads and relevant MCCF colleagues.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Programme Team and wider Foundation, sharing knowledge and contributing to the successful delivery of MCC Foundation's wider programme portfolio.
- Continuously look for ways to improve the programme, coaching approach and participant experience, helping MCC Foundation deliver high-quality programmes efficiently and effectively.
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About You
We're looking for an experienced, motivated and highly skilled cricket coach who is passionate about helping talented state-educated young cricketers fulfil their potential, regardless of background or circumstance.
You'll have recent experience of working in a performance environment, including County Age Group cricket, and a strong understanding of the cricketing landscape in the region, particularly County Cricket Boards, talent pathways and talent identification frameworks.
You'll be confident leading coaching teams, building positive relationships and communicating effectively with players, coaches and stakeholders. You'll be organised, flexible and comfortable balancing coaching delivery with planning, player reviews, administration and communication.
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You will need a minimum ECB Level 3/Advanced Coach coaching qualification, current ECB DBS, ECB Safeguarding for Coaches training and in-person First Aid training. Experience using video analysis to support player development would be desirable.
A good knowledge of and commitment to the work of MCC Foundation is important, as is a commitment to equality of opportunity. Above all, we're looking for someone who is collaborative, dependable and committed to creating positive experiences that help young people develop and succeed.
Application Process
Please send a CV to careers@mccfoundation.org.uk by 12 noon on Friday 9 October. Please state in your email whether you are interested in the Boys or Girls programme (or both).
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for virtual interviews on a rolling basis. As part of MCCF's Safer Recruitment procedures, professional references will be required for this role prior to appointment.
The MCC Foundation is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and young people and adults. The Foundation follows detailed safer recruitment processes and as such, any roles involving regulated activity or any interaction with children and young people are subject to an Enhanced ECB DBS check, as well as the collection of references. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding, EDI and safer working practices across our services.
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