We are delighted to advertise a new vacancy.

We are looking for a Women & Girls Participation Officer to join our team to help drive cricket forward and inspire more Women and Girls to experience cricket in Somerset.

It is an exciting time to be involved in Women and Girls Cricket with the Women’s World Cup currently taking place in New Zealand and Women’s cricket being a sport in the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham this summer. There is a huge opportunity to build the momentum of these events and provide women and girls with opportunities to get involved in cricket at all levels.

Together we want to ensure Women and Girls cricket is accessible to females across the county and they can participate at all levels.

The post holder will support and develop the following areas:

  • Coordinate and deliver the enhanced secondary school programme.
  • Primary and secondary girls’ competitions.
  • To manage the delivery of the new girl’s cricket leagues in Somerset.
  • Coordinate and delivery on SCF holiday courses and activities.
  • Women and Girls club cricket support and development.
  • Community activities and projects.

The successful candidate will be a Level 2 cricket coach (minimum) with the motivation and passion to inspire Women and Girls in Somerset. The role will involve a varied work programme with the opportunity to be involved in a number of exciting areas of the development on Women and Girls Cricket across the county.

In Somerset we are at an exciting time building opportunities for Women and Girls, we are working with some exciting partners to ensure increased opportunities across the county. The successful applicant will play an important role in continuing to build and develop these opportunities and to create more opportunities for Women and Girls to access.

We are seeking an individual who will bring enthusiasm, fresh ideas and a willingness to learn and develop in the role. The successful candidate will have an important role to play in a friendly, professional and supportive team that have a ‘can do’ attitude.

If you would like to work in cricket and help others to experience and enjoy our wonderful sport, then now is the time. APPLY HERE