Make a difference through cricket – join Warwickshire Cricket Foundation as our SEND Coach!
About Us
Welcome to Warwickshire Cricket Foundation (WCF), the driving force behind all recreational (non-professional) cricket in the county. In close collaboration with Warwickshire County Cricket Club, WCF is dedicated to making cricket accessible to everyone in Warwickshire, and to champion the sport in order to promote positive mental and physical wellbeing. Our initiatives span across adults, boys, girls, and people with disabilities, covering activities in schools, community hubs, and local clubs.
Join us at WCF, where we play a central role in fostering an inclusive and thriving cricket community.
Joining Our Team
At Warwickshire Cricket Foundation, we’re dedicated to making cricket a game for all. As a SEND Coach, you’ll have the opportunity to deliver high-quality cricket sessions to young people with disabilities, support teachers in developing their skills, and help create pathways for participants to progress from school-based programmes to community hubs and beyond. You’ll work closely with schools, cricket clubs, and our Super 1s and Super 9s programmes, playing a key role in improving access to cricket for young disabled people across the region.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience delivering engaging sessions in disability settings and a commitment to improving the lives of young disabled people.
- Can work both independently and collaboratively to build strong, sustainable partnerships.
- Holds relevant qualifications, including ECB Core Coach, First Aid, and Child Protection training, with the ability to travel between sites.
- Is adaptable, creative, and motivated by the challenge of delivering high-quality, inclusive sessions.
- Aligns with our PRIDE values: Passion, Respect, Innovation, Diversity, and Excellence.
If you’re ready to make a real difference through cricket, we’d love to hear from you!
For further information about the role, including detailed responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the Job Description available here.
Our Values
The Warwickshire Cricket Foundation shares the same values as Warwickshire County Cricket Club, and are committed to embodying these principles in all our programmes and initiatives we deliver:
- Passion: Genuine passion for what we do
- Respect: Our history and who we are
- Innovation: We’re not afraid to be different
- Diversity: In our people and thinking
- Excellence: We want to be the best
Our goal is to extend the impact of these values locally, leveraging the transformative power of sport and physical exercise.
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.
| Department: | Warwickshire Cricket Foundation |
| Location: | Edgbaston Cricket Ground |
| Salary: | Up to £23,100 per annum |
| Contract type: | Permanent, full-time |
How to Apply
Ready to take the plunge into an exciting career with Warwickshire Cricket Foundation? Complete the Warwickshire Cricket Foundation application form here by midnight 10 January 2025. Should you have any difficulties accessing this form, please contact recruitment@edgbaston.com.
If you need this application form in a different format or require any specific adjustments during the recruitment process, please get in touch at recruitment@edgbaston.com.
Please note that any personal data, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) information, will be annonymised and not reviewed during the shortlisting process, ensuring a fair and unbiased selection.
Right to Work in the UK Statement
All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, Warwickshire County Cricket Club and Warwickshire Cricket Foundation 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
Warwickshire Cricket Foundation partners with Warwickshire County Cricket Club. Together we will ensure that all existing and potential employees receive equal consideration, and is committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, disability, colour, ethnic and national origin, nationality, sexuality, marital status, responsibility for dependants, religion, trade union activity and age (up to 65).
It is the intention of Warwickshire County Cricket Club that its work force, at all levels, should reflect the composition of the City’s population. To achieve this Warwickshire County Cricket Club will take active and positive steps to eliminate discrimination, reduce the effects of past discrimination and to promote equality in employment.
Safeguarding Statement
Warwickshire Cricket Foundation and Warwickshire County Cricket Club 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 County Cricket Club and Warwickshire Cricket Foundation 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.