Performance Coach

Eastbourne College are seeking a high calibre individual with significant experience within cricket as either a player or coach, to lead the coaching and performance element of the Cricket Programme at Eastbourne College. The successful candidate will be passionate about translating their positive experiences within the game to pupils. The position would suit someone already working in a similar role in the sector, or an experienced professional player or coach wanting to put his or her experience to use in a different context. The successful candidate will have evidence of playing and/or coaching cricket at a credible, representative level. ECB, or similar, accredited coaching qualification(s). An ability to coach cricket to young people of all abilities and an ability to coach and develop talented players to representative level. The successful candidates will be expected to contribute fully to boarding school life. Accommodation available.

1. Job Title: Performance Coach - Cricket
2. Responsible to: Director of Cricket
3. Job Summary: To support the provision of cricket at Eastbourne College in line with the school’s core values of participation and pursuit of excellence. To set an example with regard to top-class coaching and the values in which sport is played in the school. To promote the excellence of College cricket regionally and nationally.
4. Duties and Responsibilities

Coaching a) To be an exemplary coach of cricket, leading by example and supporting other cricket staff in their coaching skills development b) To be responsible, alongside the Director of Cricket, for the coaching of the College 1st XI squads c) To deliver 40 hours a week during all three terms. d) To assist in the delivery of match day logistics e) To work closely with the Director of Cricket to ensure that a consistent, coherent strategy for player development exists in the school. f) To deliver and support staff and players at all levels in all games sessions as directed by the Director of Cricket g) To organise and run the 1-2-1 programme. h) To make arrangement for, support and deliver pre-season training camps in consultation with the Director of Cricket and be available for any major cricket tours. i) To deliver coaching sessions at feeder schools to the College as guided by the Director of Cricket in agreement with the Director of Sport. This includes the MCC hub run at the College. j) To work with the Director of Cricket to coach at St. Andrew’s School when appropriate to further develop consistent links between the two schools; leading coaching sessions and supporting staff CPD as necessary. k) To help forge links with Sussex CCC and other counties as necessary to ensure that opportunities are made for individuals to gain representative honours l) To develop and grow relationships with local clubs, feeder schools and others to build external capital. m) To develop reputational recognition of, and value for, College cricket locally, regionally, and nationally n) To work with the Director of Sport to maximise the potential for cricket development o) To work with the catering and transport departments as necessary p) To advise the Director of Sport on identification of potential candidates for sport scholarships at 13+ and 16+ and named cricket awards plus assisting in their assessment and selection. q) To help deliver one to one sessions to cricket scholars as identified by the Director of Cricket and Sport r) To be available for national cup competitions in the summer term as required, which can include occasional Sundays. Safeguarding duties a) The post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Statement and staff code of conduct at all times. b) The post holder will be engaging in regulated activity. There are particular safeguarding issues requiring attention for this post. c) The responsibility for pupil discipline, occasional one-to-one settings or trips/transport, and variety of situations require staff in this post to have a deep and wide understanding of safeguarding procedures. They have a broad view of pupil behaviours and should exercise vigilance regarding child protection issues. d) If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, they must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead or, if they are the School’s DSL, to the Headmaster and relevant agencies. Other a) To attend INSET and other training courses as appropriate as requested by the Director of Cricket and Director of Sport, the Deputy Head (Co-curriculum) or other members of the Senior Management Team. b) To help deliver holiday cricket courses as directed by the Director of Cricket, Director of Sport, and Deputy Head (Co-curriculum) Additional Other dimensions may be added to the role according to the skills exhibited by the appointee. These may include, by way of example: To play a pastoral role by acting as a mentor to the cricket scholars in the College as directed by the Director of Sport To attend whole school celebratory or congregational events as requested by the Deputy Headmaster. To carry out other duties associated with the role as requested by the Headmaster or other member of the Senior Management Team In making the appointment the Headmaster will have regard to the experience and potential specifically exhibited by candidates. The exact delineation of responsibilities will be determined by the strengths and interests of the appointee. This job description may be altered to meet changing educational context at the discretion of the College. 5. Person Specification Applicants should be able to demonstrate the following: Education and Training Essential: Evidence of continuous personal and/or professional development. ECB Level 2, or similar, accredited coaching qualification(s). Desirable: Evidence of playing and/or coaching cricket at a credible, representative level Educated to degree level or beyond. Teaching qualification. ECB Level 3, or similar, accredited qualification(s). Experience Essential: An ability to coach cricket to young people of all abilities. An ability to coach and develop talented players to representative level. Desirable: Schools experience. Experience of working in a boarding/residential environment. Skills Essential: Excellent communication and listening skills. Strong organisational and administrative skills. A high level of ICT competency. An inclusive manner and the ability to work in a team. The ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative feedback; to monitor and evaluate. Desirable: An ability to be involved with other sports in the school programme Personal Qualities Essential: A belief in the College’s core values and the determination to uphold them. An ability to set deadlines, meet them and manage expectation against them. An ability to build, foster and sustain positive relationships with all in the College community. Patience, compassion, courage, resolve and objectivity. Dedication, loyalty, commitment, and positivity Capacity for hard work Being a positive role model for all in the College community by virtue of approachability, personal conduct, and standards of expectation. 6. Terms and Conditions Salary: £32,000 p.a. Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week, term time only with a potential for joining on cricket tours. Accommodation available. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory medical disclosure, online search, an enhanced DBS, and any other pre-employment checks deemed necessary by the College. The College is a non-smoking establishment. 7. How to Apply To apply, please visit removed)/contact/eastbourne-college-vacancies/ and click the Apply Now button to complete the required application form. A letter of application and an up-to-date CV should be uploaded with this online application form. Applications should be received by Wednesday 05 June 2024. 8. Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities Statement Eastbourne College (Incorporated) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, pre-employment medical questionnaire and positive references. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Charity is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. Eastbourne College (Incorporated) welcomes applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our pupil intake. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the wellbeing and education of the pupils

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