VACANCY | EASTCOTE CRICKET CLUB

VACANCY | DIRECTOR OF CRICKET AT EASTCOTE CRICKET CLUB

Job Description: DIRECTOR OF CRICKET

Reports to: Chairman and Executive Committee

Job Profile: The aim is to produce continuous improvement across all senior teams, and to develop and implement a strategy that ensures a strong and sustainable cricketing future for Eastcote Cricket Club.

Location: Eastcote Cricket Club, Southill Lane, Eastcote, Middlesex, HA5 2EG

Background: Eastcote CC are members of the Middlesex County Cricket League and the Thames Valley Cricket League. We have 4 Saturday league teams and 3 Sunday teams. We run an U21 team in the Middlesex Development League and an U19 team in the ECB T20 Blast competition plus a thriving junior section with over 300 members. We also have an ever-improving girls and ladies’ section

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Responsible for the management and development of all senior cricket teams
• Develop and implement a strategy to achieve sustainable improvement in all formats of senior cricket
• To be available to play every 1^st team fixture
• Plan and run twice weekly training sessions throughout the summer (April-September) and weekly during winter months
• Be responsible for the scouting, recruitment, and retention of players
• Making sure development plans are in place and implemented to maximise players potential
• Management of the cricketing administration and logistics for all senior teams
• Liaise with the Head Groundsman on pitch and practice facilities at ECC
• As a key member of the management team, supporting colleagues in delivering all the Club’s objectives
• Continuously seek (and encourage others to seek) opportunities to keep improving
• Work closely with the Director of Juniors section to ensure a smooth transition of juniors to senior cricket

Skills & Experiences:

• Coaching skills. ECB Level 3 (or currently working towards)
• Excellent people management and communication skills
• Possess the motivation and enthusiasm to train and develop the playing squads
• Have the passion and commitment for delivering the highest quality performance on and off the field
• Have the ability to work in a diverse environment and allow everyone to feel part of ECC
• To have played or currently playing at a standard equivalent to the Middlesex Premier League is desirable

To apply: Please submit your CV to Paul Martin (Chairman) [email protected]

As Director of Cricket, you will be required to complete, or provide evidence that you have completed, the ECB DBS process. It is also essential that you undertake any Safeguarding courses required by ECB and Middlesex for Club Management Committees.

Eastcote Cricket Club will ensure that all existing and potential employees receive equal consideration and is committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, disability, colour, ethnic and national origin, nationality, sexuality, marital status, responsibility for dependents, religion, and age.