However, we need and want to do better. The Leicestershire & Rutland Cricket Foundation is an integral member of the Leicestershire Cricket ‘family’. By inspiring participation and community engagement through cricket, we will improve lives across the County and build trust and following.
We live in vibrant and multi-cultural Counties and it’s vital that we rightly reflect, represent, and most importantly reach our diverse community. We want to be visible in the community to show that there’s a place in the game for everyone – a real sense of belonging.
Founded on exceptional governance and leadership, we will use cricket as a vehicle for good in people’s and communities’ lives, making the game accessible for all in our leagues, clubs, communities and schools so that more people can experience and enjoy everything that cricket has to offer. Thank you for your interest in becoming our Cricket Apprentice
Coach Core’s vision is to drive social mobility through apprenticeships and sport, so that every young person can reach their true potential and inspire those around them. Since our launch in 2012, we have worked with over 150 of the biggest sports providers, youth clubs and charities in the country, supporting over 500 young people.
The Community Activator Coach role is the perfect opportunity to understand the role of sport and physical activity in the Community, and with LCCC you will be a full, active, and supportive member of the Cricket Participation team that will deliver the cricket participation elements of the L&RCF’s strategy.
The role will include:
· Deliver coaching experiences that drive growth in accessibility and participation in disability cricket opportunities across the County.
· Deliver programmes and competitions to grow opportunities for adults and juniors to play disability cricket
· Identify facilities access and areas of demand to grow opportunities for adults and juniors to play disability cricket
· Help to deliver disability cricket volunteer workforce development within recreational clubs and hubs across the county.
· Deliver coaching sessions in schools and SEND settings
· Develop school to club / hub partnerships that connect participants to their optimal next cricket experience
· Work closely with Lord's Taverners and England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to further develop disability cricket in the County
· Support the delivery of safeguarding and compliance for cricket in the county.
· Prioritise inclusivity across responsibilities and feedback talent identification into the County Club’s performance pathway.
· Track performance against the strategy goals and KPIs. Provide regular reports and updates on progress.
· To undertake any reasonable tasks at the request of the Managing Director or your line-manager.
· Support LCCC team members with activity delivery on matchdays.
· Previous experience of working in a Sport Development environment would be advantageous but not essential.
What your apprenticeship includes:
-A mixture of face to face and online catch ups every 4 - 6 weeks to discuss feedback and progress
-A mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops and webinars
-Reviews every 12 weeks with your Line Manager and apprenticeship Trainer
-The chance to get Functional Skills in English and maths (if you don’t already have GCSE)
- Working towards a level 2 Community Activator Coach apprenticeship over the course of 12-18 months
We particularly welcome applicants from female, black, minority, neurodiverse, ethnic (BME) communities, disabled people and homosexual, bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities, as they are currently underrepresented within the industry.
Desired Skills
This is an apprenticeship programme, designed to help you gain skills and experience ‘on the job.’ We aren’t looking for any previous coaching qualifications or experience, but certain personal qualities and characteristics are a must. Successful applicants will be assisting and delivering sport and physical activity sessions and programmes in the community. · Willingness to participate in relevant training and development opportunities. · Current driving licence and access to a car with business insurance. · Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance required prior to commencement. · The post-holder must be willing to travel and work evenings and weekends as the role requires.
Personal qualities
You must be enthusiastic about wanting to work within the sport and physical activity sector and be committed to inspiring others to be more physically active.
No prior coaching experience is required, but a willingness to learn, work hard and challenge yourself is essential.
· Always be respectful of others, behave in a non-discriminatory manner with an understanding of the Equality Act 2010.
· Willing and able to deal with people professionally at all levels and from a variety of backgrounds.
· Bring energy and enthusiasm to the role and operate to our clear values and behaviours.
· Hard working with a can-do attitude.
· Willingness to learn and adapt to an ever changing environment.
· A positive, professional, friendly and supportive manner.
· Ability to relate and empathise with clubs, leagues, volunteers and players.
· Good communication skills including experience in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
· Proactive mindset in identifying growth opportunities
· Good ICT skills, computer literate and have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (word, excel, outlook etc).
· Ability to capture data accurately and on a timely basis (same day)
· Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with a diverse range of people.
· Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
· Ability to inspire and motivate volunteers.
· Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload to meet deadlines
Qualifications required
Missed out on getting your Maths and English GCSE’s? Don’t worry- you can still apply but you will need to complete Functional Skills Level 2 before you finish the apprenticeship. Our Learning Coaches can support you with this so don’t let this put you off!
Future prospects
This apprenticeship opens up loads of opportunities for your future. Here’s what some Coach Core graduates are now up to across the Country:
Health and Wellbeing Officer- Argyle Community Trust
Full time Basketball Coach - Bristol Flyers
Inclusion Officer- Surrey FA
Did you know?
89% of Coach Core graduates agreed that the programme had helped their career
60% were still working with their original employer and 74% of those were earning a higher salary once they completed
Training to be delivered
Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English
Employer
Leicestershire County Cricket - Leicester
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The Fischer County Ground
Leicestershire
Leicester
LE2 8AD
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