Yorkshire Cricket Board

The Yorkshire Cricket Board is the governing body for recreational cricket in Yorkshire. One of our key goals is to promote the game of cricket at all levels across the County, working in partnership with other appropriate agencies and organisations, including schools and local cricket clubs, to increase participation and growth in the game.

There are over 700 cricket clubs affiliated to the YCB, with in excess of 1450 senior recreational teams across Yorkshire playing cricket every weekend. We work closely with our cricket partners of Yorkshire County Cricket Club and the Yorkshire Cricket Foundation to promote all forms of cricket within Yorkshire, whilst embedding our passion and knowledge in the sport to inspire generations of cricket players into the future.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Cricket Officer – East Yorkshire to join our team.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds as part of the Yorkshire Cricket Board’s commitment to recruiting ambitious, talented and diverse individuals who will be vital in helping us deliver our key objectives in the development of contributing to the success of recreational cricket in the County.

Reporting to the Club and Community Development Manager and Head of Region your key focus will be:

• To promote and develop the game of cricket at all levels and in all situations, especially development in clubs, schools and the community.
• To plan, organise, deliver and monitor high quality coaching programs with the key focus being to link clubs, schools and the community to increase opportunities to engage and retain the participation of young people in sport and cricket
• To promote and implement the Yorkshire Cricket Board Development county wide plan within the context of the of the ECB Strategy “Inspiring Generations” and the policy of the Yorkshire Cricket Board.
• We are seeking candidates with the following experience and skills;
• To have previous experience of delivering high quality, safe and enjoyable cricket or similar coaching in schools, clubs and community settings.
• An understanding and experience of the delivery of ECB initiatives such as Chance to Shine, All Star Cricket and Dynamos Cricket.
• Ability to use their initiative and high levels of problem-solving skills to achieve goals and key objectives to deliver during certain timeframes and against KPI’s
• Knowledge of the makeup of recreational cricket within East Yorkshire and understanding the role which the Yorkshire Cricket Board play in the delivery of recreational cricket in Yorkshire.
• Strong communication and verbal skills and a natural ability to engage with a diverse range of people, including groups and individuals

To apply
Please click the link below where you will find the full job description and recruiting criteria.
You should submit your application including CV and a covering letter setting out what makes you a great candidate for the role to vacancies@yorkshirecb.com

The closing date for receipt of applications is 14th October 2022 and interviews are likely to be held during the week commencing 17th October 2022.

Please see the link below for the job description.