Closing date: 15th September 2015

Our vision is ‘To become the leading non-International Cricket Club by 2019’   
Established in 1879, Leicestershire County Cricket Club (LCCC) is one of the nation’s 18 first class cricket counties and operates within the sports and entertainment industry. Since September 2014, LCCC has embarked on a period of significant change, resulting in the recruitment of a new Chief Executive, Head Coach and Club Captain - signalling an exciting new era in the history of the club. 

Ensuring the players achieve their full potential is critical if the club is to achieve its aspirational vision. To assist with this, LCCC is seeking to appoint an exceptional individual to support the creation of a high performance coaching structure at the club.  

LCCC is seeking to appoint an individual for the following role: 
Elite Development Coach        
 
Duration: Permanent
Hours per week: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Line Manager Position: Elite Performance Director 
Location (if not Grace Road): Normally Grace Road, but as and where required by the Line Manager 

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE 
To effectively contribute to the high performance coaching team as Elite Development Coach  
Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 
1. Lead on the preparation and implementation of in-season practice and match day planning  
2. To drive the planning and organisation of the fielding program through preseason and playing season 
3. To attend and contribute at player management and strategy group meetings and support the clubs culture and direction 
4. Support and drive the desired player behaviours and culture across the first team dressing room environment 
5. Accountability for developing and supporting the implementation of match day tactical game plans   
6. Support the academy director and second x1 as and when required by the Elite Performance Director  
7. Compile and analyse all 1st team games and report back to the Elite Performance Director when required 
  Date: 30 August 2015
8. To compile individual technical plans for players for the winter program for all professional staff players in the areas required by the Elite Performance Director (batting / bowling / fielding) 
9. To work with the professional playing staff at all times when required by the Elite Performance Director 
10. To attend and input into all cricket department coaches meetings  
11. To serve as a role model in conjunction with the club values and strategic plans  
12. To attend and have input into player appraisals for batting/bowling and fielding and provide feedback when required to the Elite Performance Director  

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS  
Chief Executive Elite Performance Director 1st Team Captain and Vice-Captain Second X1 Coach  Performance Development Coach Performance Analysts  Academy Director Specialist Coaches  Strength and Conditioning Coach Physiotherapist Cricket Operations Manager Cricket Scouting Partnership Networks

 
PERSON SPECIFICATION 
Qualifications:
Essential

• ECB Level 3, 4 coaching qualifications or national equivalent
• Current CRB, child protection (safeguarding young people) 

Desirable  

• Played first class cricket  Previous coaching experience  Excellent coaching knowledge across all three disciplines  

Personal Attributes, Aptitudes and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills
• A knowledge and understanding of LCCC and the professional game from County through to the national and international level
• Strong leader and good man management skills
• Good organisational skills
• Excellent coaching skills of teams and individuals – batting, bowling and fielding
• Good time management, negotiation and presentation skills
• Positive and energetic
• Adaptable, flexible and has the ability to influence change  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES IN EMPLOYMENT POLICY STATEMENT  
Leicestershire County Cricket Club will ensure that all existing and potential employees receive equal consideration, and is committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, disability, colour, ethnic and national origin, nationality, sexuality, marital status, responsibility for dependents, religion, trade union activity and age.   
It is the intention of Leicestershire County Cricket Club that its work force, at all levels, should reflect the composition of the City’s population.  To achieve this Leicestershire County Cricket Club will take active and positive steps to eliminate discrimination, reduce the effects of past discrimination and to promote equality in employment.  

NEXT STEPS  
If you feel that you have the necessary skills and characteristics to meet the challenge, then please email your CV with a covering letter to Jen Wilks at jenwilks@leicestershireccc.co.uk  
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be notified and invited to interview. ,    
Closing Date for applications: 5pm on Tuesday 15th September  
Interviews: Wednesday 30th September