Head of Talent Pathways

Bristol Source: WhatJobs

£40,000–£60,000

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Term: Permanent, full time

Background:

We are looking for an inspirational leader to drive our pathway to new heights and work cohesively with several stakeholders to develop young talent in high performance environments. We are excited to advertise this role as it presents an incredible opportunity to identify and shape the future of young cricketers within Gloucestershire.

Basic objective:

The Head of Talent Pathway will lead the delivery of the Boys & Girls County Talent Pathway strategy to identify and develop the highest potential cricketers for Gloucestershire and England.

Key Responsibilities

Develop a compelling strategy for Gloucestershire’s County Talent Pathway and oversee all County Talent Pathway cricket in the county, including the boy’s Academy, Emerging Player Programmes (EPP), County Age Group squads and Early Engagement Programmes (EEP).
Line manage and organisation of all pathway staff, ensuring adherence to the County Partnership Agreement and the Pathway Performance review process.
Execute a player identification strategy to encompass the Academy, Emerging Player Programme and County Age Group Squads whilst leading the delivery of individualised and holistic development programmes for current players.
Plan and deliver a comprehensive winter training programme and summer fixture schedules for Academy, EPP and County Age Group Squads, working closely with our age group coaches to align with their availability and selection process of players
Develop, maintain and implement a talent development framework to guide pathway delivery, player identification and coach development including high quality coaching interventions to County Talent Pathway individuals/teams, as agreed with relevant Coaching staff
Ensure excellent organisation, administration and communication of the pathway programmes to provide efficient and effective programme delivery in line with a closely monitored Talent Pathway budget to include budget planning and reporting process
Liaise with England age-group coaches and ECB colleagues to ensure effective communication relating to the nomination and support of pathway players in regional and national programmes
Create an effective link and communication channel with other relevant stages (2nd XI/first team, Tier 1 & Tier 3 women’s counties) as well as local club, national county partners and community areas, to ensure the Gloucestershire pathway is appropriately connected
Establish and maintain strong working relationships with National Counties, SACA & Ace Programme to identify talent and work closely with the ECB Regional Talent Managers to ensure the on-going advancement of the pathway programmes
On occasions the Head of Talent Pathways may be asked to support Gloucestershire CCC in other areas as directed by the Director of Cricket

Working Relationships

Age Group Coaches and Managers
Tier 1 & Tier 3 women’s Counties
Head of Cricket Administration
Local Clubs & Schools
Local Schools
Other First Class Counties Talent Leaders
County & National Scouting network

Knowledge and Qualifications

A clear understanding of what qualities and characteristics are required for a young person to develop, thrive and perform within a professional cricket organisation
Experience of setting up and delivering engaging coaching programmes in an high performance environment
ECB Level 4, or ECB Level 3 working towards a Level 4 qualification (or overseas equivalent)
Wide range of coaching experience and can demonstrate high-level knowledge of the boys’ and girls’ pathway system to include leading a Talent Pathway

Personal Specification

This person must be a natural leader capable of collaborating effectively, engaging best practice and driving a culture of improvement
An innovative thinker with the ambition to deliver an engaging and stimulating talent development programme within an agreed budget
Excellent communication skills with the ability to speak to large groups of players and parents, and able to communicate effectively when dealing with selection issues.
Outstanding administration skills with the ability to curate and implement a strategic framework within a sporting organisation
Current DBS, Child Protection (Safeguarding Young People) and First Aid.
Ability to travel independently between sites (Full and valid UK driving licence)
Excellent coaching skills with experience of working with elite cricketers

The successful applicant will therefore be required to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). A disclosure is an impartial and confidential document that details an individual’s criminal record and where appropriate gives details of those who are banned from working with children.

This Job Description should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline of areas of major activity and will be amended in the light of changing circumstances at GCCC.

As an equal opportunities employer, Gloucestershire County Cricket Club is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.