Cricket Coach

Job Title: Cricket Coach

Location: Macclesfield

Salary: Competitive salary (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Job Type: Permanent, Part Time

The King’s School in Macclesfield is seeking to appoint a dedicated and dynamic Cricket Coach to join our highly successful and forward-thinking Sports Department. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a thriving school environment that values both sporting excellence and participation for all.

The Role:

Working under the direction of the Head of Cricket and Director of Sport, you will deliver high-quality cricket coaching across all age groups, including performance-level players up to 1st XI standard. The role offers the chance to contribute to a well-established and ambitious cricket programme within a school known for its strong sporting tradition.

This position involves approximately 25 hours per week of cricket-related activity, with the potential for additional coaching in other sports. Working hours will vary across the year and include after-school sessions and Saturday fixtures during term time. The start date is ideally April or September.

Key Responsibilities:

· Deliver high-quality cricket coaching sessions across all year groups

· Support fixtures, training, and after-school sessions, including independent supervision

· Assist with the organisation and management of Saturday home fixtures

· Contribute to PE lessons and Games programmes, including in the Junior Division

· Support the planning and development of the school’s cricket programme, from participation to elite performance

· Ensure all activities meet safeguarding and health & safety requirements

· Build and maintain links with local clubs and feeder schools

About You:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual who:

· Holds an ECB Level 3 coaching qualification (or equivalent experience)

· Has experience coaching cricket to a high standard, ideally including performance-level players

· Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Can work both independently and as part of a team

· Is passionate about developing young people through sport

Experience or knowledge of additional sports would be advantageous.

About the School:

The King’s School is a leading independent school with a strong reputation for academic and sporting excellence. Located on an impressive 80-acre campus in Prestbury, the school benefits from outstanding, state-of-the-art facilities, including:

· Indoor cricket centre

· Extensive outdoor pitches, including a 1st XI square

· Floodlit all-weather pitches and courts

· Modern Sports Centre with swimming pool and multi-sport hall

Sport plays a central role in school life, with hundreds of pupils representing the school each week and many progressing to county, regional, and national levels.

Salary & Benefits:

· Competitive salary (dependent on experience and qualifications)

· Contributory pension scheme with life assurance

· Strong commitment to professional development

· Fee remission for children of staff (subject to conditions)

· Supportive and inclusive working environment

Safeguarding:

The King’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

How to Apply:

To apply, please complete the application form available on the school website and submit it to the Human Resources Manager.

For an informal discussion, please contact the school directly.

Closing date: 9.00am, Tuesday 7th April.
Interviews: Week commencing 13th April.

Please click APPLY to be re-directed to our Careers page, to complete our online application form.

Candidates with previous job titles and experience of; Cricket Coach, Cricket Lead, School Cricket Coach, PE Coach – Cricket, will also be considered for this role.