ROLE DESCRIPTION
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Role Title: |
ECB Regional Coach |
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Department: |
Cricket ( |
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Reports to: |
ECB Elite Player Development Manager |
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Purpose of the Role:
- To provide the leadership, guidance and direction to players and staff as part of the ECB Regional programme
- To identify, select and develop young players who demonstrate the appropriate aptitude, athleticism and attitude to play at the highest levels of the game
- To attend all selection, practice and preparation sessions
- To attend the appropriate regional festival
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Organisation Chart:
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Facts and Figures:
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There are four regions in
§ There are regional squads at Under 15, Under 16 and Under 17 levels
§ There will be up to 18 players in each Regional squad during the winter programme and up to 14 players in the summer programme
§ There will be approximately 14 days work per annum per age group made up as follows :
- 4/5 days Festival cricket
- 3 days summer festival preparation
- 5 days close season practice/preparation
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Principle Responsibilities:
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To be part of the Regional selection committee to select players according to the Regional Age Group selection procedures manual.
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To monitor the progress of Regional Squad Players.
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To work closely with Regional Manager, Regional Assistant Coach, other coaches and support staff to implement a core programme to develop/support the regional players.
§ To liaise regularly with the Regional Performance Manager, Regional Programme Manager, Regional Assistant Coach and Regional Manager on matters relating to the regional players.
§ To act as a mentor for the Assistant Coaches and any coaches assigned to the Regional programme.
§ To submit reports on players at the end of the festival to the Elite Player Development Manager, who will pass them on to the Regional Performance Managers.
§ To submit a report on the programme to the EPDD Manager, to include identification, selection, practice, preparation and match programmes.
§ To liaise closely with the Regional Performance Manager, and be prepared to undertake any other duties related to the work of these functions as required.
§ To be responsible for the pre-match preparation and coaching players during the day.
§ To be responsible for match strategy.
§ To be responsible for post-match de-briefs.
§ To ensure all Regional activities adhere to the ECB Safe Hands Policy.
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Nature and Scope of Role:
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Role Context:
The ECB Elite Player Development Department Regional Coach is responsible for delivering the Regional coaching and development programme. The post holder operates under the guidance of the Elite Player Development Manager, who in turn is responsible for ensuring that the Coach’s support requirements are met. The Regional Coach will have a strong relationship with the Regional Assistant Coach and Regional Manager, as well as the players and sports science and medicine support staff.
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Working Relationships:
- Elite Player Development Manager
- Elite Player Development Coach
- Elite Player Development Administration Manager
- Regional Performance Manager
- Regional Programme Manager
- Regional Manager
- Regional Assistant Coach
- Specialist Coaches
- Sports Science Support Staff
- Regional Players
- Parents/Guardians
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Knowledge and Experience:
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ECB Level III qualification (or International equivalent)
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Good knowledge of ECB talent development programme
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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Extensive coaching experience and skills
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Experience of coaching talented players
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Experience of working with players under the age of 18 and knowledge of Welfare of Young People issues
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Good IT skills
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Good organisational skills
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Good resource management capabilities
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Enhanced CRB clearance through the ECB
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Attendance at UK Sport Good Practice and Child Protection workshops
§ Member of the ECB Coaches Association