Women's Assistant Coach

Women's Assistant Coach – Pace Bowling Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Salary: Competitive Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent About Us: Lancashire Cricket Club was formed in 1864 and is one of eighteen first‑class counties within the domestic structure of England and Wales. The Club’s home, Emirates Old Trafford, is an award‑winning world‑class venue which is recognised as one of the UK’s most prestigious and versatile spaces for sport, business, leisure and entertainment, with the capacity for up to 50,000 concert goers; 26,000 spectators for international cricket and events and meeting spaces that can cater for up to 2,000 attendees. The stadium is home to a 150‑bedroom Hilton Garden Inn hotel, which has 85 pitch‑facing rooms, and an on‑site Caffè Nero. Role Overview: The Thunder Assistant Coach will have a pace bowling specialism and will work across the Women’s Regional structure in the North West, primarily supporting the Head Coach with day‑to‑day leadership, delivery and planning for the senior Thunder playing squad. The role requires a flexible approach, domestic travel during the season and possible overseas training camps in winter. Responsibilities Assist the Head Coach with preparing, developing, and supporting the needs of the professional squad, attending every fixture and training session during winter and summer. Act as the lead point for pace bowling, including input into the Thunder Way and supporting the Academy and counties in the region. Coach and develop players across the Thunder and Academy squads and support EPP and CAG delivery where appropriate. Support coaching on Thunder 2nd XI fixtures. Input into the management of Individual Development Plan submissions and communication. Close working with the Performance Analyst to help produce data and footage relevant to support high performance and player development. Attend meetings where required and represent Thunder. Liaise with the Head Coach, Head of Talent Pathway, medical department, and the rest of the coaching team on performance of individual players and their suitability for selections. Understand, and be able to communicate, the talent identification and recruitment strategy for the Region which aims to ensure programmes are accessible, broaden the player pool and drive diversity and inclusion. Keep up to date with best practice and expertise across talent development and attend ECB CPD events and meetings to support the drive for a world‑leading player pathway. Take on any other responsibilities or tasks that are within your skills and abilities whenever reasonably asked. Qualifications and Experience Qualified to at least ECB Level 3 (or international equivalent) or currently undertaking the Level 3 qualification. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Safeguarding Children certification. Coaching experience within a county pathway or professional team. Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills. Experience of developing IDPs. High levels of energy and enthusiasm. Ability to use initiative while working as part of a team or independently as required. Excellent IT skills with competent ability using Microsoft Office programmes. Full UK Driving Licence and ability to travel independently to various venues across the country. The post holder will be expected to work evenings and weekends, and have flexibility to dovetail working arrangements with fixture and training schedules that change from year to year and across each season. Benefits Enhanced Pension and Life Assurance Health Cash Plan Enhanced Annual Leave 2 x Lancashire Cricket Club Memberships On‑site retail and hotel discounts Free parking Cycle to Work Scheme Plus many more If you are a committed and professional individual who is motivated to contribute to a high‑performance environment, we welcome your application. Join our team and play a key role in supporting the ongoing development and success of Lancashire Cricket #J-18808-Ljbffr