S&C Coach - England Women

PURPOSE

To provide high quality S&C support to England Women’s Cricket. This role will require extensive UK based and international travel. The nature of the role necessitates working irregular hours in line with the requirements of the England Women’s team.

WHO WE ARE

The England and Wales Cricket Board is the national governing body for all cricket in England and Wales, supporting the game at every level – from grassroots to professional.

We believe cricket is a force for good that can have an enduring impact on everyone’s lives and we have an ambitious strategy to inspire a generation to say ‘cricket is a game for me’. It provides great entertainment. It teaches important skills, both physical and social. It can help inclusion and social cohesion, bringing communities together.

The ECB welcomes applications from all backgrounds to ensure we deliver our Inspiring Generations strategy and fulfil our purpose to connect communities and improve lives through cricket

OUR VALUES

• Stronger As One Team – We are stronger together. We allow for individual strengths and beliefs but head in the same direction. We respect, support and really listen to each other along the way.

• Push New Boundaries – We are bold, brave and curious. We challenge and don’t settle. We forge the future whilst remembering our roots.

• Be The Best In The Game – On & Off The Pitch – We train hard. We strive to be our best to help the team be the best. We celebrate our victories and learn from our let downs.

• Passion For Play – We are here to inspire & be inspired. We are serious about what we do, but don’t take ourselves seriously. We enjoy the journey and have fun.

YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF

• You have a passion for coaching, motivating others and ensuring the delivery of high-quality physical preparation of elite female athletes.

• You are a team player and love working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• You enjoy being adaptable and having a varied work programme including overseas travel.

YOU’LL BE DOING

• Delivery of high-quality S&C provision to England Women players (and England Pathway players as required) including camps, home and overseas tours under the direction of the National Lead for Physical Preparation.

• Drive and promote high levels of physical preparation.

• To ensure bespoke S&C programmes for England players that help achieve individual development goals.

• To plan and monitor workload and other physical factors in conjunction with other key staff.

• To work closely with the Science and Medicine team and coaching team to ensure an integrated approach to player support.

• To support and deliver specific projects and initiatives relevant to S&C under the direction of the National Lead for Physical Preparation and the Head of Science and Medicine.

• Work collaboratively with the women’s professional domestic game and franchise teams to manage and support players between environments.

• To deliver the effective use of GPS and other technologies in collaboration with the National Lead for Physical Preparation and the Head of Science and Medicine.

• To contribute to the delivery of player rehabilitation as required.

• To contribute to a culture of working within the Science and Medicine team that is inclusive, joined up and encourages high levels of effective team working and communication.

YOU’LL HAVE

• Current UKSCA accreditation.

• Graduate qualification in Sports Science and/or strength and conditioning.

• Extensive experience of working in female team sport.

• A comprehensive understanding of physical preparation and workload management.

• A track record of excellent team working attributes including high levels of communication.

• High-quality coaching and programming skills.

• High level organisational skills.

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

• Full Driver’s license.

YOU’LL RECEIVE

• Holiday - 25 days a year

• Volunteering – 2 days a year

• Pension - Non-contributory 8% pension

• Private medical insurance

• Employee health cash-back plan

• Long-term sickness insurance

• Life assurance - four times your annual basic salary

• Enhanced family friendly leave

• Unmind – free and confidential access to a wellbeing app to help you manage your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing

• OpenBlend - an innovative coaching and performance management tool

• People Academy - a range of programmes and initiatives to help you develop and reach your

• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential access to expert services including counselling, wellbeing, and independent legal and financial advice

Please note, the interviews are expected to take place on 2nd June 2023.