Somerset Cricket Foundation: Community Coach - SEND; Deadline

Position: Somerset Cricket Foundation: Community Coach - SEND (Deadline – June 19)
# Somerset Cricket Foundation:
Community Coach – SEND (Deadline – June 19)
Somerset Cricket Foundation
* somersetcricketfoundation.org
** Link to Apply:
** (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 25, 2026

Expires:

June 19, 2026

Location:

Somerset, United Kingdom Category:

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* Location:

** Somerset
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* Contract:

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

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