Womens Assistant Coach amp Batting Lead

Job Title:Womens Assistant Coach & Batting Lead

Reportsto:Womens Head Coach

Contract:Fixed Term 2 Years

Hours:Full time min 40 hours per week to include evenings weekends and bank holidays

Salary:per annum

Location:TheCooper Associates County Ground Taunton & Other Venues

Closing date:13September 2024

Anticipated start date:November 2024

The Role

Somerset County Cricket ClubsTier One Womens status brings a new excitingopportunity fora Womens Assistant Coach and Batting Lead to join our professional cricket department.

The roles main purpose is toenhance the batting skills of both Senior and Academy players within the Somerset County Cricket Club womens cricket programme. This role is crucial for maintaining high performance and competitiveness ensuring that players are wellprepared for domestic competitions and first XI selection. The Womens Assistant Coach and Batting Lead will collaborate closely with professional and pathway staff to ensure a cohesive development strategy that aligns with the Somerset framework. Alongside this the roleprovides support and coaching assistance as required by the Director of Cricket Womens Head Coach & Director of Talent & Development.

To give you a snapshot of what this role involves youwill be providing allyear round high quality batting coaching and supportdeliveringelite 11 coaching sessions and assistingwith preparing developing and supporting the needs of the professional squad. Youll provide support in developing and implementing longterm strategy oversee the batting talent pool monitor and reviewplayer development and performanceand contribute to the talent identification process.

Amongst other essential criteria youll need to have a minimum ECBLevel 3 or international equivalent coaching qualification and a proven track recordofdeveloping and supportingbatting talent at bothjunior and senior levels within an elite sporting environment. You have excellent organisationcommunication and relationship building skills alongsidethe ability to motivate and influence players coaches and teams.

To thrivein this role youll bepassionate aboutleading programmes inspiring players and creating development strategies that contribute to the teams success. You are aselfreflectiveanalytical and innovative thinker fully committed to player development and your ownpersonal growth. You operate with professionalism and integrity at all times.

You will need to be eligible to work in the UK.

In return youll be joining a team who values everyones contribution. Youll receive a competitive salary access to health benefits and employee assistance programme continued professional development support free parking and more.

For the full list of responsibilities and criteria for the role please download the job description here:Womens Assistant Coach & Batting Lead Job Description

Youll need to refer to the job description within your application to show how you meet the essential criteria. You will also notice our Club competencies are detailed on the job description along with the proficiency levels for the role. To understand these more please download our competencies framework here:SCCC Competency Framework

To learn more about us as a Club our purpose vision and values please click this link: SCCC

How to apply

If you are interested in this position simply complete our application form below we use fair and safe recruitment methods therefore we dont review CVs as part of our selection process. Please provide as much detail as possible in your application responses as this is how we select candidates for the next stage of the process. For more information and support please read our Application Guidance.

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Selected candidates will be invited to a first stage interview via Microsoft Teams on either 17/18/19 September.

Further shortlisted candidates will be invited to a second stage interview to be held face to face at the Cooper Associates County Ground Tauntonon 23 September. Thiswill also include a separate practical coaching sessionwith a nominated player.