Cricket Development Officer / Sports Coach

Job Title: Cricket Development Officer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness and surrounding areas

Salary: 26,416 per annum

Job type: Permanent, Full Time - 40 hours per week

Do you love sport? Do you love cricket? Or are you just passionate about developing young talent?

If you answered 'yes' to any of the above, you could be the perfect fit for the .

Cumbria Cricket Limited is seeking a dynamic and motivated Cricket Development Officer to lead cricket development initiatives in Barrow and Southwest Cumbria.

The role is split into two key areas:

Club Development: Supporting clubs with volunteer recruitment, creating sustainable structures, and developing local youth leagues in partnership with Youth Associations.

School Engagement: Delivering strategic school programmes aligned with Inspiring Generations, including coaching, leadership, and transitioning pupils into All Stars Cricket, Dynamos, softball, and club age-group cricket.

The overarching goal is to engage and retain young people in cricket by delivering high-quality, enjoyable, and inclusive experiences.

About you:

Has strong administrative and IT skills (Excel, Access, Microsoft Office)

Understands or is willing to learn the Chance to Shine programme

Has experience in partnership working and engaging with local stakeholders

Has worked with recreational sports clubs and understands school-to-club pathways

Can differentiate coaching sessions to suit all abilities

Is an effective communicator with strong presentation and leadership skills

Holds a valid DBS certificate and has completed safeguarding and EDI training

Is disability aware or willing to undertake training

Holds a minimum Level 2/Core Coach cricket qualification

Can work independently and as part of a team, with excellent time management

Is flexible and willing to work evenings and weekends

Has a full driving licence and access to a car

Closing date for applications is 6thApril 2026

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Cumbria Cricket Ltd is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are also dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check where appropriate.

Candidates with experience of: Sports Supervisor, Cricket Coach, Sports Assistant, Sports Centre Supervisor, Sports Therapy Coach, School Sports Coach, PE Coach, Athletics Coach, Physical Development, Sports Teacher, Physical Education Teacher, Activities Coordinator, Activities Instructor, Sports Education, Sports and Facilities Organiser, Sports Coordinator, Head of Physical Education, Coaching Staff will also be considered for this role.