Location: Somerset

Contract: 2-year fixed-term (until August 2028) with potential for extension (subject to funding)

Hours: 37 hours per week (including evenings and weekends)

Salary: £24,500 - £26,500 per annum

Closing date: 19th June 2026

Are you passionate about making a difference through sport? Do you have experience working with children and young people with SEND?

We are seeking a dedicated Community Coach - SEND to deliver and develop cricket programmes across Somerset, inspiring the next generation and creating lasting community impact.

About the Role

You will focus on delivering high-quality cricket sessions in special schools, alternative provision, mainstream schools with SEN support, resource bases, and post-16 colleges. You will support the Super 1s programme across Somerset, helping to embed cricket within diverse communities and promote inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging cricket sessions to primary, secondary, and SEND school children in school and the community throughout the year.

• Expand the reach of cricket to new SEND settings and develop strong relationships with schools and teachers.

• Provide formal and informal teacher training to leave a lasting legacy of cricket.

• Organise and support primary and secondary competitions and festivals, encouraging participation at schools and local clubs.

• Recruit, train, and support Young Leaders within the Super 1s and table cricket programs to support disability cricket activities.

• Create sustainable pathways for players and coaches in disability cricket, supporting local clubs and developing CPD opportunities.

• Promote women’s and girls’ activity and support junior programmes such as All Stars and Dynamos.

• Develop initiatives to build confidence, communication, leadership, and independence among participants.

• Engage with community organisations to strengthen relationships and expand SEN cricket delivery.

• Support school holiday coaching programmes and other SCF initiatives.

• Mentor volunteers and sports coaches in disability inclusion, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Level 2 Cricket Coaching qualification or higher

• Experience working in school, SEN, or club environments

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Experience coaching across different ages, genders, and abilities

• Strong communication and organisational skills

• Commitment to safeguarding and a clean ECB DBS check

• Full UK driving license with access to a vehicle for travel

Desirable:

• Experience working with volunteers and community groups

• Delivery of competitions and festivals

• First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it

• Knowledge of sports development and volunteer engagement

• Strong project management skills

About You

• Warm, enthusiastic, and approachable personality

• Positive, professional, and supportive manner

• Hardworking with a proactive "can-do" attitude

• Adaptable and eager to learn

• Innovative, forward-thinking, and relationship-driven

About Us

The Foundation works across the Club, Education and Community sectors in Somerset, with the aim of taking cricket to all. We are respected and regarded by the ECB as a Leading Organisation in Safeguarding, Schools Delivery, Workforce Development and Disability Cricket and continually deliver outstanding impactful outcomes across a wide range of our delivery programmes.

The organisation has had Charitable status since May 2021, operating as a Foundation for over four years. The transition to a Foundation has seen us grow and develop our offerings using Cricket for Good, in the wider community settings, however not forgetting our traditional objectives of growing and developing the game through our Club network.

We are here to facilitate the playing and improvement of recreational cricket in Somerset as well as positively impacting our communities through cricket. This involves working in close partnership with many organisations and individuals as well delivering courses, programmes and projects.

Our delivery is so varied across both recreational cricket and community engagement as we strive to become a trusted partner with likeminded local organisations.

To find out more, please visit our website here: https://somersetcricketfoundation.org/

Safeguarding Statement

Somerset Cricket Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment process all roles are subject to an enhanced or standard DBS check (as appropriate to the role) and two satisfactory references. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our services. Somerset Cricket Foundation is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer.

How to apply

If you are interested in this position, simply complete our application form below. Please provide as much detail as possible in your application responses. If you need further advice, information about any of the above roles, or require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply for roles, please contact Steve Gass (steve.gass@somersetcricketfoundation.org).

Next steps

Application window closes on 19th June 2026.

Interviews will be scheduled for the week commencing 29th June 2026.

Join us in creating inclusive, fun, and impactful cricket programmes that enrich lives and build community. If you’re ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!