Assistant Coach Role

Assistant Coach

South Northumberland Cricket Club, one of the leading North East Premier League

clubs, is looking to appoint a full-time Assistant Coach to work within our current

coaching structure and lead the continued development and performance of our Junior

& Senior programmes.

Our current coaching team is made up of a full-time Lead Coach and Assistant Coach,

and they are supported by a committed team of casual coaches and volunteer team

managers.

The successful candidate will need to support the development and performance of our

junior and senior players, as well as our efforts to increase participation. They will be

responsible for driving performance and participation levels throughout all our coaching

programmes including the option of leading our women and girl’s section for an

appropriate candidate . The ideal candidate will also be able to drive participation levels

as the lead of our Young Bulls programmes (U7 & U9).

They will be required to help build upon the foundations that are in place and continue

to grow and improve the player development pathway at the club.

Having a visible presence within the cricketing structure, applicants need to have

excellent coaching and communication skills as well as enthusiasm, energy and a

genuine desire to make a difference to the development of our players, both senior and

junior.

They will be expected to be IT literate and comfortable with cricket related

administration which will form a key part of their role.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

The role is considered suitable for a person seeking to either commence or continue

and develop a career of sports coaching in cricket. Training and career development

opportunities will be available to persons showing the desired character and making the

required contribution to the club and its members. The successful applicant should:

• Hold a ECB Core Coach qualification, it’s equivalent or higher or prepared to work

towards.

• Have a professional approach and demeanour

• Be organised, a good communicator, both oral and written.

• Be self-motivated and enthusiastic

• Take an active role in the implementation of an agreed coaching plan.

• Be approachable, empathetic, have a collaborative attitude and open to feedback.

Appointment will be subject to and ECB DBS disclosure at an enhanced level and

completion of valid safeguarding training.

Remuneration

The position will offer a competitive salary with a range from £25,000 to £28,000 for

which experience, and qualifications will be a consideration.

Timing of appointment

South Northumberland Cricket Club is hoping to make a prompt appointment but is

open to a later start date depending on a candidate’s personal circumstances.

Applications

Further information in respect of this role is available upon request. Interested parties

wishing to explore this exciting opportunity or wishing to apply should, in the first

instance, submit their CV in confidence, to Ruaidhri Fletcher, by email to

ruaidhri.fletcher@me.com no later than Friday 30th October 2026.

Assistant Coach

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