Join Warwickshire Cricket Foundation (WCF) as our Women and Girls’ Community Coach and play a vital role in growing female participation in cricket across diverse communities.
Based at Edgbaston Cricket Ground and reporting to the Women and Girls Community Manager, you will deliver high-quality women and girls’ coaching sessions across our community programmes, working closely with women’s groups from a variety of cultural and religious backgrounds.
This role specifically requires a female coach as a genuine occupational requirement, reflecting the needs and preferences of the communities we serve. You will support community and education initiatives, including the Sandwell Cricket Education Programme, build strong relationships with community and external partners, promote WCF activities to schools and stakeholders, and ensure accurate monitoring and reporting in line with funding requirements.
We are seeking an experienced coach with a strong background in coaching women and girls, particularly within inner-city and culturally diverse communities, and a clear understanding of the barriers to female participation in physical activity. You will be committed to improving the physical and mental wellbeing of women and girls through sport and demonstrate full alignment with our PRIDE values – Passion, Respect, Innovation, Diversity, and Excellence. Essential requirements include a recognised sports coaching qualification, first aid and safeguarding qualifications, enhanced DBS clearance, and a driving licence. In return, you will join a collaborative community team where success is measured through high-quality delivery, positive stakeholder feedback, continuous improvement, and meaningful engagement across multiple communities.
For further information about the role, including detailed responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the Job Description available here.
Why Join Us
Joining us means becoming part of a dedicated cricket community where enthusiasm, teamwork, and a shared drive for success are at the core of what we do.
We offer more than just a career; we offer an experience:
- Engaging Environment: Immerse yourself in the exciting world of cricket, surrounded by individuals who are dedicated to the sport.
- Cutting-Edge Facilities: Work at Edgbaston Stadium, a world-class facility that hosts some of the most thrilling cricket and live events.
- Exciting Benefits: Enjoy perks like free on-site parking, enhanced pension contributions, private healthcare, Christmas shut down, wellness week, and more!
- Career Development: Grow your career with development opportunities and the chance to make your mark in the cricket industry.
- Team Spirit: Join a team that celebrates success, supports one another, and makes a real impact.
Apply
Ready to take the plunge into an exciting career with WCF? Complete the application form by Sunday 22 February 2026. If you have any difficulties accessing the form, need it in a different format, or require specific adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].
Right to Work in the UK Statement
All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, Warwickshire Cricket are unable to sponsor work visas. Therefore, please do not apply if you do not have the right to work in the UK. Before employment commences, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Disability Confident Committed
Warwickshire Cricket are proud to be a Disability Confident committed employer, dedicated to ensuring a fair and accessible hiring process for all applicants. As part of this commitment, we guarantee that any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria for a vacancy will be offered an interview.
Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy Statement
We will ensure that all existing and potential employees receive equal consideration, and are committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, disability, ethnic and national origin, nationality, sexuality, marital status, responsibility for dependants, religion, trade union activity and age.
It is the intention of Warwickshire Cricket that its work force, at all levels, should reflect the composition of the City’s population. To achieve this Warwickshire Cricket will take active and positive steps to eliminate discrimination, reduce the effects of past discrimination and to promote equality in employment. Please note that any personal data, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) information, will be anonymised and not reviewed during the shortlisting process, ensuring a fair and unbiased selection.
Safeguarding Statement
Warwickshire Cricket is proud to be at the forefront of safeguarding in cricket. Our commitment extends beyond the cricket field, emphasising the importance of fostering an atmosphere of trust, respect, and protection. Through continuous training, awareness programmes, and the implementation of best practices, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered. We understand the responsibility that comes with engaging with children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we remain vigilant in upholding the highest standards of safeguarding in all facets of our operations. As such, roles involving any type of Regulated Activity or any interaction with children, young people or vulnerable adults are subjected to a safer recruitment process: ECB DBS clearance is mandatory before taking up the role.
Safer Recruitment Statement
Warwickshire Cricket are firmly committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for children and adults to enjoy the game. It is essential that Safer Recruitment practices are followed to ensure all staff and volunteers are suitable for their role, appropriately vetted and supported by the club.