Oxfordshire Cricket are delighted to announce a variety of Coaching and First Aid courses for the winter months. See below for more details on course dates and links to book:

Which course is right for you?

Foundation Courses are designed to coach softball cricket and pitched at a beginner level. You can read more about the Foundation Course HERE

Core Coach courses are designed to coach hardball cricket and are suitable for players at beginner and intermediate stages of cricket. You can read more about the Core Coach course HERE

Click HERE for more information on choosing the right course for you.

Prerequisites for each course:

• 18 years of age

• Valid safeguarding training e.g. Safeguarding Young Cricketers

• Valid ECB Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Bursaries available:

We have a number of bursaries available (for courses booked before 31st January 2024). The bursaries are available as follows:

100% – for those in financial hardship

75% – for those coaches that are female, from ethnically diverse communities or those with a disability.

You can find out more about our bursaries, and apply HERE

If you would like more details about any of our upcoming coaching or First Aid courses, do not hesitate to contact Ed Wilson on [email protected].

Oxfordshire Cricket are delighted to invite outstanding candidates to apply for the role of Player Development Coach.

Player Development Coach c.£22,000-£24,000 depending on experience 

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, inclusive and proactive individual, who will work closely with our workforce and key stakeholders, to inspire and motivate people to play cricket by delivering fun, engaging and active sessions across our Schools, Community, State School Support, Talent Pathway and cricket programmes within a wide range of environments.

The continuing growth of our programmes has created a demand for additional qualified coaches who are enthusiastic about continuing to develop and improve their coaching skills and are a level two coach.

The Player Development Coach role is central to the successful delivery of our programmes which includes but is not limited to: Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, Hubs, Community, State School Support and our Talent Pathway

Successful candidates will be responsible for delivering safe, engaging and inspiring cricket sessions to children and young people. Additionally, they will need to have strong communication, organisational and reporting skills and the drive to achieve set outcomes. Due to the nature of the sport, this role will require working unsociable hours from time to time. 

How to Apply

Oxfordshire Cricket are committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and all positions are subject to a safer recruitment process. Individuals must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom and only shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited to interview. 

To apply for the role of Player Development Coach then we would be grateful to receive all Cover Letters, CV’s and completed Safer Recruitment Application Forms to School and Community Programmes Manager, Nick Holroyd on [email protected] by Monday 27th of November 2023. 

Find out more

Player Development Coach Role Pack (Oxfordshire Cricket – Player Development Coach- Role Pack-compressed)

Safer Recruitment Application Form (Oxfordshire-Cricket-Safer-Recruitment-Application-Form- (1))

At Oxfordshire Cricket our mission is to develop and protect the future of Cricket by making it a sport of choice in Oxfordshire.

We are responsible for all ECB Participation and Growth activities and support to recreational cricket as well as the Representative Cricket and Performance Pathway Programmes for girls, boys, and women across Oxfordshire.

We are now seeking a new Non-Executive Director, with responsibility for Finance, , to join our Board who share our ambition for creating inclusive and accessible cricket opportunities in Oxfordshire at both the grassroots and performance level. As a Board Director, you will offer crucial check and challenge, mentorship and support to Oxfordshire Cricket ensuring we benefit from the very best governance.

The Director will help us to further foster a robust, collaborative and strategic board environment. They will be dedicated to enabling excellent outcomes across the game at all levels, ensuring that our local communities have the opportunity to engage in cricket in a way that is meaningful to them. We would especially welcome those who bring commercial and financial acumen and strong networking skills to the Board.

We are committed to building a Board that is representative of the communities we serve and are keen to ensure that there is a diversity of thought, knowledge and professional and lived experience across our Board. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from any suitable individuals who share our vision and have the capacity and expertise to help us deliver positive impact through cricket in Oxfordshire.

Whilst a passion for cricket would be beneficial, we are also keen to hear from people who have energy and enthusiasm for the impact of sport and charity activities in general to support us in delivering on our mission.

LOCATION: The Tudor Jones Building, Akeman Street, Chesterton, Bicester, Oxfordshire OX26 1TH.

TERM: 3 years, which can be, upon review, extended to two consecutive terms as Chair and up to three consecutive terms as a Board Director.

TIME COMMITMENT: We anticipate a commitment of between one to two days per month, including our monthly Board meetings. 

REMUNERATION: voluntary with paid expenses

For further details, including the job description, person specification, and information on how to apply, please see below. Candidates wishing to apply should submit a CV (including comprehensive details of key achievements and responsibilities) along with a covering letter which fully addresses the competencies outlined in the role description and person specification.

The closing date for applications is 9am (GMT) 31st November 2023.

Applications, and any further questions, should be directed to Chris Parkinson at [email protected].

To view the candidate brochure – Oxfordshire-Cricket-Candidate-Brochure-min

Physical Performance Coach

Oxfordshire Cricket are delighted to invite outstanding candidates to apply for the role of Physical Performance Coach. The Physical Performance Coach will be responsible for leading the physical development and performance of the high-potential players selected onto the Boys Emerging Players Programme (EPP), whilst also contributing to the wider talent development system via the delivery of coach development and educational workshops.

Role Summary

Physical Performance Coach – £2,950.00

Fixed-term (part-time), 10 month contract (150 hours/20 days FTE), commencing 14th November 2023 and ending 14th September 2023. 

The Physical Performance Coach will require the postholder to work two, two hour evening training sessions per week (Tuesday and Thursday) during a fifteen week preparation phase (November to March) and one, two hour evening training session per week (Tuesday or Thursday) during a ten week competition phase (April to July). In addition the Physical Performance Coach will also work at other times on a flexible, “as required” basis to deliver at EPP training camps and match days (April to August), to complete administrative duties and to attend player meetings. Coupled with their role Boys Emerging Players Programme (EPP), the Physical Performance Coach will also be responsible for delivering coach development and educational workshops within the wider talent development system at times directed by the performance director. 

If you would like to discuss the Physical Performance Coach role further, or should have any questions about the position, then please contact Performance Director, Matthew Barnes on [email protected].

How to Apply

Oxfordshire Cricket are committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and all positions are subject to a safer recruitment process. Individuals must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom and only shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited to interview. 

To apply for the role of Physical Performance Coach then we would be grateful to receive all Cover Letters, CV’s and completed Safer Recruitment Application Forms to Performance Director, Matthew Barnes on [email protected] by Tuesday 31st October 2023. Interviews will take place during November 2023.

Find our more

Physical Performance Coach Role Description (Physical Performance Coach – Role description JD.docx)

Safer Recruitment Application Form (Oxfordshire Cricket – Safer Recruitment Application Form)