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))