Women's 1st team Cricket Coach
Closing date: 6 September 2026
Location: Armitage Sports Centre, Fallowfield, Manchester
Employment type: Contract
About the role
The University of Manchester Women’s Cricket Club is an ambitious and fast-growing university sports club. We cater to a wide spectrum of cricketers, running a highly competitive 1st Team in the BUCS (British Universities & Colleges Sport) leagues, alongside a development setup dedicated to introducing absolute beginners to the sport. We are seeking an enthusiastic, adaptive, and qualified Club Head Coach to lead our training programs and guide our squads through the upcoming season. Above all, we want to find a coach who is genuinely passionate about driving the growth of Women's Cricket and inspiring the next generation of female athletes.
Responsibilities
- Lead 2 hours of training sessions per week
- Develop and implement training programs for both competitive and development squads
- Guide the 1st Team through BUCS league matches
- Introduce and nurture beginners in the sport
Requirements
Essential Attributes
Applicants must demonstrate how they meet all of the following essential attributes in their covering letter to be shortlisted:
- Enthusiastic and adaptive coaching approach
- Qualified cricket coach
- Passion for driving the growth of Women's Cricket
- Ability to inspire and develop female athletes at all skill levels
Desirable Attributes
The following attributes are advantageous but not necessary for shortlisting:
- Experience coaching in a university or similar development-focused environment
- Knowledge of BUCS league structures and competitions
Pay
£1000