Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive, resilient and collaborative individual to join the Sussex Cricket This person should be passionate about providing inclusive sporting opportunities to continue the growth of cricket across Sussex.

The successful candidate will will play a key role in introducing and developing talented young female cricketers within Sussex Cricket's Girls' Pathway. The role focuses on inspiring and nurturing players at the earliest stages of the pathway, ensuring a fun, inclusive and supportive environment that develops fundamental cricket skills, builds confidence, and instils a lifelong love of the game.

Equal Opportunities

Sussex Cricket is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and backgrounds who can bring diversity of thought, skills and experience to the Club.

Sussex Cricket is committed to ensuring that all applicants do not receive less favourable treatment or are discriminated against, on the grounds of their age; disability; gender; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy or maternity; race; religion or belief; sex or sexual orientation.

Safeguarding

Sussex Cricket is committed to safeguarding- protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults. As such, posts will be subject to a process of vetting with the need for up-to-date DBS checks (if applicable) and the seeking of two work references that are satisfactory to Sussex Cricket.

Location

Bognor Regis area

Contract & Hours

This is a zero hours contract.

Hours: 12 Friday evenings from November to the end of March and to run 8 match days, mainly on a Sunday and during the week in school holidays.

Salary

20 per hour. Match days 100 per day (under review).

Equal Opportunities

Sussex Cricket is committed to ensuring that all job applicants and colleagues do not receive less favourable treatment or are discriminated against, on the grounds of their age; disability; gender; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy or maternity; race; religion or belief; sex or sexual orientation.

Closing Date

Friday 24th October 2025

No agencies thank you.

To apply for this role, please send a CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the skills and successful track record required for this role to:

sam.holder@sussexcricket.co.uk

Role Title:

Girls' Pathway Coach (U11 & U12 West Early Engagement)

Reports To

: Girls' Pathway Lead Coach

Location

: Various venues across Sussex

Contract:

Casual/Part-Time (Evenings, Weekends, and School Holidays as required)

Purpose of the Role

The Girls' Pathway Coach (U11 & U12 Early Engagement) will play a key role in introducing and developing talented young female cricketers within Sussex Cricket's Girls' Pathway. The role focuses on inspiring and nurturing players at the earliest stages of the pathway, ensuring a fun, inclusive and supportive environment that develops fundamental cricket skills, builds confidence, and instils a lifelong love of the game.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver engaging and age-appropriate coaching sessions for U11 and U12 Girls' Pathway squads, aligned to Sussex Cricket's coaching philosophy. Provide a positive, safe and inclusive environment where players can learn, develop and enjoy their cricket. Plan, deliver and review sessions to support both individual player development and team progress. Work closely with the Girls' Pathway Lead Coach and wider coaching team to ensure a joined-up approach across all age groups. Support the identification and progression of talented players into the Sussex Cricket Girls' Pathway. Provide feedback and reports on player development to parents/guardians and the Pathway Lead Coach. Be a role model for players, promoting behaviours aligned with Sussex Cricket's values and culture. Maintain professional standards at all times, ensuring safeguarding, health & safety, and welfare responsibilities are fully met.
Experience & Qualifications

Essential

ECB Core Coach or ECB Level 2 (or equivalent) coaching qualification. Experience of working with young players (preferably within a talent pathway or club/school environment). Strong understanding of developing fundamental cricket skills in children. Excellent communication skills with the ability to inspire and motivate. A commitment to creating a safe, fun, and inclusive environment for all players. An understanding of safeguarding and child protection (current DBS check required).
Desirable

Experience of working within a county, regional or national talent pathway. Knowledge of female player development within cricket. First Aid qualification.
Personal Attributes

Passionate about developing young female cricketers and promoting the women & girls' game. Positive, enthusiastic and resilient. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a coaching team. Committed to ongoing learning and self-development as a coach. Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of players and the programme.
Key Relationships

Girls' Pathway Lead Coach Pathway Coaches Players and parents/guardians Wider Sussex Cricket coaching team
Pay: 20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person