Job Title: Cricket Coach
Location: Macclesfield
Salary: Competitive salary (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Job Type: Permanent, Part Time
The King's School in Macclesfield is seeking to appoint a dedicated and dynamic Cricket Coach to join our highly successful and forward-thinking Sports Department. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a thriving school environment that values both sporting excellence and participation for all.
The Role:
Working under the direction of the Head of Cricket and Director of Sport, you will deliver high-quality cricket coaching across all age groups, including performance-level players up to 1st XI standard. The role offers the chance to contribute to a well-established and ambitious cricket programme within a school known for its strong sporting tradition.
This position involves approximately 25 hours per week of cricket-related activity, with the potential for additional coaching in other sports. Working hours will vary across the year and include after-school sessions and Saturday fixtures during term time. The start date is ideally April or September.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality cricket coaching sessions across all year groups
- Support fixtures, training, and after-school sessions, including independent supervision
- Assist with the organisation and management of Saturday home fixtures
- Contribute to PE lessons and Games programmes, including in the Junior Division
- Support the planning and development of the school's cricket programme, from participation to elite performance
- Ensure all activities meet safeguarding and health & safety requirements
- Build and maintain links with local clubs and feeder schools
About You:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual who:
- Holds an ECB Level 3 coaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Has experience coaching cricket to a high standard, ideally including performance-level players
- Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Can work both independently and as part of a team
- Is passionate about developing young people through sport
Experience or knowledge of additional sports would be advantageous.
About the School:
The King's School is a leading independent school with a strong reputation for academic and sporting excellence. Located on an impressive 80-acre campus in Prestbury, the school benefits from outstanding, state-of-the-art facilities, including:
- Indoor cricket centre
- Extensive outdoor pitches, including a 1st XI square
- Floodlit all-weather pitches and courts
- Modern Sports Centre with swimming pool and multi-sport hall
Sport plays a central role in school life, with hundreds of pupils representing the school each week and many progressing to county, regional, and national levels.
Salary & Benefits:
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience and qualifications)
- Contributory pension scheme with life assurance
- Strong commitment to professional development
- Fee remission for children of staff (subject to conditions)
- Supportive and inclusive working environment
Safeguarding:
The King's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
How to Apply:
To apply, please complete the application form available on the school website and submit it to the Human Resources Manager.
For an informal discussion, please contact the school directly.
Closing date: 9.00am, Friday 17th April.
Interviews: Week commencing 13th April.
Please click APPLY to be re-directed to our Careers page, to complete our online application form.
Candidates with previous job titles and experience of; Cricket Coach, Cricket Lead, School Cricket Coach, PE Coach - Cricket, will also be considered for this role.