Overall purpose
An exciting opportunity exists for two England Women U19 Assistant Coach positions for the second ICC Women’s U19 World Cup, to be hosted by Malaysia in January 2025.
The England Women U19 programme looks to provide opportunities in an inspirational development environment with competitive exposure at an International level for players deemed with the highest potential to play for England Women in the future, as well as players highlighting key potential to further their career within the domestic game.
The roles will provide support to the EW U19 Performance Lead (Head Coach) in delivering a balanced learning and performance environment across both preparation and performance phases of the programme, ensuring a world leading talent development environment is provided for individuals and the selected squad. They will also be instrumental in providing regular feedback and alignment to the Regional/Tier 1 programmes that the players are connected to.
The two roles will need to balance and complement each other as well as the entire coaching team, with respect to skill-set specialities that each coach may deliver; the balance of which will also be related to the appointment of the EW U19 Performance Lead position that is currently ongoing.
The role will require availability at the following training camps and also a requirement to attend and assist the England Women U19 team at the ICC U19 Women’s WT20 2025:
• Training camps:
o 24th & 25th October 2024 (Staff days @ Waktu, Lake District)
o 26th October 2024 (Staff & Player connection day @ tbc)
o 8th – 10th & 22nd – 24th November 2024
o 6th – 8th; 13th – 15th & 20th – 22nd December 2024
• ICC U19 Women’s WT20 World Cup
o 6th January to 4th February 2025 (exact travel dates TBC)
Further days and times for specific staff/player meetings, planning opportunities, travel and a significant review process providing feedback to both player and Regional/Tier 1 management are expected, taking the overall number of days for this role to 50.
We are seeking individuals with a proven track record in developing high potential cricketers with an in-depth knowledge of women’s cricket at domestic and international level. The successful candidate will have shown their ability to positively impact those around them and have either led or assisted with the creation of an inspirational environment for players and staff.
The role will be based at the National Cricket Performance Centre, Loughborough. The role will involve work during unsociable hours, weekends and school holidays and will require an extended period away from home whilst on tour. Key dates that require full commitment are provided above.
Principle Responsibilities
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Assist with the design and delivery of an outstanding training and competition programme for the players perceived to have the highest potential to be England Women cricketers of the future that adds real value to a player’s journey towards being a successful International cricketer
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Provide coaching direction and support, both directly and in partnership with Regional /Tier 1 set-ups, to the identified players selected into the England Women U19 World Cup programme, inclusive of coaching players within residential training camps and on tour (this coaching support is likely to require a steer towards a particular skill discipline that complements the overall coaching team for the squad)
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Provide support in the process of consultation, collaboration and engagement with Regional/Tier 1 Head coaches, Senior Regional Talent Managers and Regional/Tier 1 skill-set coaches around player development to ensure the most talented young players are supported both on-programme and at their Regions/Counties
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Develop and share knowledge and support with Regional/Tier 1 teams to ensure that player development for International cricket represents best practice
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Collaborate and contribute to short and medium-term Player Development Plans for identified players with Regional/Tier 1 teams
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Liaise with the EW U19 Performance Lead (Head Coach), other assistant coaches and the multi-disciplinary support team, providing appropriate challenge and support with the development of players for International cricket
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Work with all England Women Pathway staff to help assist with effective programming, integrated Science & Medicine support, players development and operational support for the EW U19 World Cup programme
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Provide support to the Head Coach with monitoring of the impact and effectiveness of the U19 programme and any assistance the Head Coach requires when submitting regular reports to the Head of Performance Pathways
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Assist the Head Coach in working with the National Talent Manager and Head of Performance Pathways to ensure the Regional/Tier 1 Talent Pathway supports the development of players with the foundations for Regional/Tier 1 and International cricket
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Contribute to a robust review process of the EW U19 World Cup programme following the completion of the World Cup in order to capture best practice and key learnings for all players and staff; this will involve a strong feedback process to players and Regions/Tier 1 collaboratively
Expertise
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Have a passion for working with players and staff to help develop an environment that drives learning through a sustainable person-focused culture
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Experience of programme design (both individual and team), implementation, management and evaluation for high potential female athletes
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Demonstrable experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams in high performance sport
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Excellent knowledge of women’s cricket at both Regional and international levels
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Excellent knowledge and understanding of talent development within the adolescent setting
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Outstanding leadership, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills with exceptional standards of professionalism and integrity
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Ensure players develop personal excellence through relevant, individualised and outstanding learning and development experiences that align to the ECB Talent Development Framework “Unleashing Potential”
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A high degree of personal resilience to cope with the demands of coaching at this level and to be relied on by the organisation, players and staff to handle pressure in critical moments
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Excellent time management and organizational skills
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Qualified to at least ECB Advanced Coach (Level 3) or international equivalent
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Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Safeguarding Children certification – a DBS disclosure is an impartial and confidential document that details an individual’s criminal record and where appropriate gives details of those who are barred from working with children
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Understand the importance of safeguarding and be able to demonstrate awareness of how to apply best practice principles in a performance pathway environment
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High levels of energy and enthusiasm
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Honesty, tact and strong will to succeed
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Excellent IT skills with competent ability using Microsoft Office programmes
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Full UK Driving Licence and ability to travel independently to various venues across the country
Additional details
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Renumeration is up to £200 a day
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Days = 50 (30 days on tour; 20 days for planning, preparation phase & review stage)
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Travel expenses, daily stipend for tour provided
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Please note, the general Perks and benefits will not apply to this role.
