Assistant Cricket Coach
An assistant cricket/soccer coach is responsible for assisting the cricket/soccer coach in leading a group of children aged 5-10 years through a prescribed range of coaching, games and themed activities as part of the Michael Vaughan Cricket/International Soccer School camp programme. Assistant coaches are responsible for the care and safety of their group of children throughout each week and for delivering a fun and varied coaching experience.
Our specialist sessions include a range of skills and technical sessions, combined with fun games and competitions, getting all the children involved and helping them to improve their skills and techniques.
For more information about the programmes please visit www.kingscamps.org and click on the relevant programme page.
Assistant Cricket Coach - Skills Match
• Ideal candidates will be Level 1 qualified coaches with experience of coaching cricket/football and other sports.
• Experience of working with children aged 5-10 years is essential along with good leadership and organisational skills, be vibrant, fun and have a confident personality.
• Having a current First Aid qualification will significantly increase the chance of selection.
Assistant Cricket Coach - Job Details
• Hours of work are generally between 9.15am and 12.45pm, during the holidays and will be confirmed by contract.
• Rate of pay is dependent upon contract.
Assistant Cricket Coach - Duties & Responsibilities
• Assistant coaches must focus on the children in your care at all times. Welcome and get to know the children in your group, ensuring that their enjoyment is your prime concern. Care for and encourage the children and integrate any unhappy children into the group activities.
• Ensure the health and safety of the children in your care. Be fully aware of the health and safety policies and inform the cricket/soccer coach of any contravention of policy. Ensure the children in your group are aware of all risks and relevant safety policies.
• Plan, prepare and deliver quality, fun, coaching sessions using the MVC/ISS coaching manual. Familiarise yourself with the timetable and coaching sessions and ensure that each child is able to participate.
• Supervise lunch, breaks and related activities providing adequate supervision to ensure children are safe and happy. Carry out lunchtime activities to keep the supervision tight, keep the children interested and enhance their football camp experience.
• Ensure the safe and effective use of venue facilities and sports equipment. Respect the venue facilities and ensure they are treated with care and left clean and tidy at the end of each day. Check the equipment daily to prevent loss of equipment and identify damaged items.
UK Locations
Michael Vaughan Cricket camps take place at over 40 venues throughout England and Wales during the Easter, summer and October school holidays.
Cardiff, Birmingham, Bradford, Cheltenham, Chester, Harrogate, Leeds, London, Manchester, Nottingham,
Sheffield, Wakefield.
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