Suffolk County Cricket Board

Groundsman Vacancy:

STRADBROKE Cricket Club require an assistant to their overworked groundsman. Duties include some grass cutting, pitch preparation & maintenance. Would suit an active retired person, or someone younger looking to start a career path. This is a voluntary position, but the Club will pay to attend locally-run, 1-day Institute of Groundsmen courses in spring & autumn. Interested? Then call Michael Hugman on 01379-384433 or 07796-465347.

Young Umpires Award Tutor Vacancy: 

Following the success of the Young Umpires Award course earlier this year, the ECB have asked if there is anyone (preferably aged 18 – 25yrs approximately) interested in actually tutoring this course. Ideally anyone interested should have an umpiring qualification (Level 1 or 2) however all applicants will be considered. Please note all training for this course will be provided by the ECB.
 
Full details of this and other courses aimed at young people are available at;
 
http://www.ecb.co.uk/ecb/ecb-association-of-cricket-officials/young-officials,1734,BP.html
 
If you are interested, please contact Rob Jones ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 01473 781963 or 07738 199152 in the first instance)

Suffolk Cricket Board.
Chance to shine Community Cricket Coach:

Job Title:  Community Cricket Coach in the Ipswich area 
Salary:  £7800 pa pro rata
Other Benefits: Car mileage allowance for work related travel
Base Location: Role will be based from Home
Period:  Fixed term contract of 26 weeks, starting on or around the 1st of April 2010, 15 hours per week.

Closing Date: 15th March 2010

Primary Role:
This role, created in partnership with Chance to shine, Westbourne and Copleston school partnerships, and the Suffolk Cricket Board Development team, will be to work as a member of the development team in the delivery of a schools cricket development programme from the 1st of April for 26 weeks.  

About the Job:
• Delivery of Chance to shine coaching sessions, focusing on Year 5-9 boys and girls cricket.
• Signpost young people through player pathways from schools to local clubs.
• Ensure that each school meets the Chance to shine requirements.
• Support the SSP in the organisation of primary cricket leagues and festivals.
• Enhance primary staff’s knowledge and understanding of kwik cricket.
• Support activities in the school holiday period.

Qualifications/Skills
• Knowledge/experience of sports development
• Cricket coaching experience with young people
• An understanding of the Chance to shine programme is desirable
• Good communication and time management skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Minimum UKCC 2 or ECB Level 2 cricket coach, and an ECB CA member 
• Full, valid driving licence and access to a car
• Computer Literacy, including MS Office applications

Candidates can apply by sending a current CV, with a covering letter explaining why you feel you are suitable for this position and what particular skills/experience you would bring to the role, to Martin Taylor, Cricket Development Manger, c/o Merrywell Cottage , Whights Corner, Washbrook Ipswich IP8 3LB or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

For an informal discussion please phone Martin on 07827254933

We are committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to enhanced criminal records bureau disclosure.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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Disclaimer
Suffolk Cricket Board cannot accept any responsibility for the validity of any adverts by either Clubs or coaches and recommend that both parties follow normal best practice with regard to recruitment.