National Lead for Physical Preparation – England Women

Leisure & Fitness
London , United Kingdom
Full Time
Competitive
4 / 06

To provide world class physical preparation support to England Women’s Cricket. This role will require extensive UK based travel to ensure effective working relationships with key stakeholders. The nature of the role necessitates working irregular hours.

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PURPOSE

To provide world class physical preparation support to England Women’s Cricket. This role will require extensive UK based travel to ensure effective working relationships with key stakeholders. The nature of the role necessitates working irregular hours.

WHO WE ARE

The England and Wales Cricket Board is the National Governing Body for all cricket in England and Wales, supporting the game at every level – from grassroots to professional.

We believe cricket is a force for good that can have an enduring impact on everyone’s lives and we have an ambitious strategy to inspire a generation to say ‘cricket is a game for me’. It provides great entertainment. It teaches important skills, both physical and social. It can help inclusion and social cohesion, bringing communities together.

The ECB welcomes applications from all backgrounds to ensure we deliver our Inspiring Generations strategy and fulfil our purpose to connect communities and improve lives through cricket.

OUR VALUES

  • Stronger As One Team – We are stronger together. We allow for individual strengths and beliefs but head in the same direction. We respect, support and really listen to each other along the way.

  • Push New Boundaries – We are bold, brave and curious. We challenge and don’t settle. We forge the future whilst remembering our roots.

  • Be The Best In The Game – On & Off The Pitch – We train hard. We strive to be our best to help the team be the best. We celebrate our victories and learn from our let downs.

  • Passion For Play – We are here to inspire & be inspired. We are serious about what we do, but don’t take ourselves seriously. We enjoy the journey and have fun.

YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF

  • You have a passion for ensuring the delivery of high quality physical preparation to elite female athletes.

  • You have a strong interest in leadership and love working with a wide variety of stakeholders.

  • You enjoy being adaptable and having a varied work programme including overseas travel.

YOU’LL BE DOING

  • Lead the overarching strategy for player physical preparation and ensure industry leading provision across all England Women’s cricket.

  • Drive and promote high levels of physical preparation across Women’s professional cricket

  • Contribute to S&C delivery across the pathway including covering England Teams tours which could involve overseas travel

  • Lead, drive and implement specific projects and initiatives relevant to physical preparation in collaboration with the Head of Science and Medicine.

  • Working collaboratively with the women’s professional domestic game to drive development of high-quality S&C provision, including the development of the physical preparation arm of the regional women’s science and medicine review.

  • Lead and ensure targeted CPD for S&C coaches across women’s professional cricket

  • Ensure high levels of collaboration with the women’s professional domestic structure Sin relation to player support.

  • Lead and implement an effective strategy for workload planning and management across the England Pathway including the implementation of industry leading technology.

  • To line manage and lead other staff as agreed with the Head of Science and Medicine, across the England Women’s Pathway and ensure their personal and professional development.

  • To contribute to high quality player rehabilitation in conjunction with the medical team.

  • Work closely with the science and medicine team to ensure effective management of England contracted players competing in franchise competitions.

  • To foster a culture of working within the S&C team that is inclusive, joined up and encourages high levels of effective team working and communication.

YOU’LL HAVE

  • Current UKSCA accreditation.

  • Graduate qualification in Sports Science and/or strength and conditioning.

  • Extensive experience of working in professional team sport including a comprehensive understanding of cricket physical preparation and workload management.

  • Experience in leading and managing in a dynamic and high pressure environment.

  • A track record of excellent team working attributes including high levels of communication.

  • Significant understanding of the demands of elite professional cricketers.

  • High-quality coaching and programming skills.

  • Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

  • Full Driver’s license.

YOU’LL RECEIVE

  • Holiday - 25 days a year

  • Volunteering – 2 days a year

  • Pension - Non-contributory 8% pension

  • Private medical insurance

  • Employee health cash-back plan

  • Long-term sickness insurance

  • Life assurance - four times your annual basic salary

  • Enhanced family friendly leave

  • Unmind – free and confidential access to a wellbeing app to help you manage your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing

  • OpenBlend - an innovative coaching and performance management tool

  • People Academy - a range of programmes and initiatives to help you develop and reach your

  • Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential access to expert services including counselling, wellbeing, and independent legal and financial advice

Please note, the interviews are expected to take place on 31st May 2023.

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