Cricket Academy Head Coach (Full-Time, Term-Time)

Sports Department

Whitgift is one of Britain’s leading independent boarding and day schools for boys aged
between 10 and 18 years, with approximately 1440 pupils and 106 boarding or flexi-
boarding pupils. It was founded in 1596 by Elizabeth I’s last Archbishop of Canterbury, John
Whitgift, and is the oldest school in Croydon. Whitgift enjoys facilities of outstanding
quality, amongst the best available nationally, in a beautiful parkland estate in South
Croydon.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Cricket Academy Head Coach who will further
enhance the cricket programme at the school, strengthening existing links within the
community and the professional game.

OUTLINE OF POST:

 To ensure that all players at all levels reach their potential

 To coach and manage an age group 'A' team (possibly the 1st XI depending on
experience)
 To lead the coaching and manage the Whitgift Cricket Academy programme.
 To coach throughout the Whitgift cricket pathway
 To build strong links with feeder schools, County Cricket Clubs/boards and key
stakeholders

Reports to: Head of Cricket Performance (HCP) & Head of Cricket

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Prepare, coach and manage Academy players within the squad as selected with the
HCP.
 Establish a clear pathway for talented cricketers to gain entry into the school
 Plan, manage and run Academy net and training sessions as outlined
 Structure and coach on a small group or individual basis all Academy players.
 Manage and ensure that the Academy Programme becomes the ‘pipeline’ of elite
player development for the School.
 Coach within the Whitgift Cricket Programme. Work alongside the current coaching
staff to develop players within the school to feed the Whitgift Cricket Academy
 Coach and manage Sports teams and players as directed by the Director of Sport
(DOS)
  Regularly liaise with all key feeder schools, Performance Managers within County
Cricket Clubs/Boards and local cricket Clubs
 Maintain an accurate and concise database of talented players for entry into Whitgift
School
 To contribute towards the co-curricular life at Whitgift, including supervising sports
camps and sports tours during the school holidays.

Key Challenges:

 Prioritising workload and managing time.

 Working independently and yet as part of a wider Team and School
 Maintaining effective lines of communication in order to meet the needs of the HCP
and the School
 Compiling and administering the Academy Programme effectively in order to achieve
an over-supply of players into the School 1st XI and County Cricket Academies

Key Relationships/Interactions:

Internal

 Director of Sport
 Head of Cricket, Head of Cricket Performance
 School Cricket Coaching Staff
 School Players
 Specialist Support Staff

External

 Headmasters, Directors of Sport within feeder Schools

 Performance Managers within County Cricket Clubs/Boards
 Junior section organisers at major local cricket Club

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post, in accordance with the School’s
Health and Safety Policy and relevant Health and Safety Legislation.

The Whitgift Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young
and elderly people in their care and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

To ensure that all services within the areas of responsibility are provided in accordance with
the School’s commitment to high quality service provision.

This job description will be reviewed annually and may be subject to amendment or
modification at any time after consultation with the post holder. It is not a comprehensive
statement of procedures and tasks but sets out the main expectations of the School in
relation to the post holder’s professional responsibilities and duties.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Essential Requirements

 Recent experience of coaching or playing in an elite cricket environment

 UKCC L3 cricket coaching qualification
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
 Hard working

Desirable Requirements

 ECB Level 4
 Experience of cricket coaching in a schools setting
 Ability to coach at least one other sport
FURTHER INFORMATION

STAFF BENEFITS

All of our staff benefit from a competitive remuneration package, including:

 25 days’ holiday entitlement

 Membership of a generous money purchase pension scheme for all support staff
which includes 3 x salary life assurance cover
 Free access to an Employee discount Club, which offers discounted rates on a range
of products and services, including insurance, holidays and travel, fashion and retail
 Discounted school fees for permanent staff working at, or for, the Foundation
Schools
 Discounted off-peak membership at our onsite gym, Nuffield Health
 Membership of the Simply Health Cash Plan Scheme, which gives financial support
towards the cost of optical, dental and medical costs as well as a free 24 hour advice
line for all staff
 A range of family-friendly benefits including enhanced maternity pay and childcare
vouchers
 Season ticket loan
 Onsite parking
 Lunch provided during term time

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

This position is offered as a full-time, term-time permanent contract.

The Cricket Academy Head Coach will work 5 days per week, full-time, term-time and co-
curricular programmes that operate at the School during the week and over a significant number of
weekends.

The salary range for this post will be on the Whitgift Foundation Support Staff Salary Scale
(dependent on qualifications and relevant experience).

To apply, please visit www.whitgift.co.uk/vacancies. For any queries, please telephone 020
8688 9222 or e-mail Alistair Osborne, Director of Sport at ago@whitgift.co.uk.

Closing date is Friday 15 April 2016. Applications will be assessed in order of receipt and
interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received.

As a result of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, employers now have to verify that new
recruits who are not British Nationals are eligible to work in this country. Therefore any
applicant who is offered an interview will be asked to provide official documentation to verify
their ID, address and right to work in the UK. It is also normal practice for the School to ask for
original qualifications and professional membership documents as detailed on their application..

Whitgift School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people,
and applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding and child protection screening
including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.