Assistant Coach
Posted Today by Adnan Cricket Academy
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Assistant Coach at Adnan Cricket Academy is a temporary remote position focused on supporting lead coaches in training sessions and skill development for young cricket players. Responsibilities include providing one-on-one guidance, monitoring player progress, and creating tailored training plans. The role requires strong knowledge of cricket and effective communication skills to mentor athletes. A background in sports education or coaching certifications is preferred, along with a passion for working with children and adolescents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support lead coaches in conducting training sessions.
- Assist in skill development activities.
- Provide one-on-one guidance to players.
- Help prepare players for local and regional games.
- Monitor player progress and create tailored training plans.
- Ensure a safe and engaging environment for all participants.
Key Skills:
- Strong knowledge of cricket rules, strategies, and techniques.
- Prior experience coaching or playing cricket at a competitive level.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to mentor young athletes effectively.
- Understanding of player development techniques.
- Organizational skills to manage training schedules.
- Background in sports education or coaching certifications is a plus.
- Passion for working with children and adolescents.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Company Description Based in London, Adnan Cricket Academy (ACA) specializes in cricket coaching for kids and adolescents, led by ECB Level 2 Coach Adnan Choudhry. ACA provides tailored coaching and group sessions for players of all skill levels, fostering development to accelerate their cricket abilities. Many players trained at the academy have participated at local, regional, and junior levels, with some representing their districts. The academy is also associated with Leyton Avengers Cricket Club, which organizes county-level matches.
Role Description This is a temporary and remote role for an Assistant Coach at Adnan Cricket Academy. The Assistant Coach will support lead coaches in conducting training sessions, assist in skill development activities, provide one-on-one guidance to players, and help prepare players for local and regional games. Additional responsibilities include monitoring player progress, creating tailored training plans, and ensuring a safe and engaging environment for all participants.
Qualifications Strong knowledge of cricket rules, strategies, and techniques, along with prior experience coaching or playing cricket at a competitive level. Excellent communication, leadership, and ability to mentor young athletes effectively. Understanding of player development techniques, including assessment and performance improvement methods. Organizational skills to manage training schedules, assist during matches, and collaborate with lead coaches. Background in sports education or coaching certifications is a plus (e.g., ECB Level 1 or similar). Passion for working with children and adolescents, ensuring player safety and fostering a positive learning atmosphere.