Cricket

Job Title

Cricket Coach / Instructor

Location

Hyderabad

Reports to

Head of Sports / Director of Athletics / Principal

Employment Type

Full-time / Part-time

Job Purpose

To plan and implement a dynamic and inclusive cricket program that develops students’ technical skills, game understanding, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The coach will train students across age groups and skill levels and prepare them for internal and external competitions while promoting a lifelong interest in the sport.

Key Responsibilities

Coaching & Training

• Conduct regular cricket coaching sessions focusing on batting, bowling, fielding, and match strategy.
• Teach cricket fundamentals such as grip, stance, footwork, shot selection, bowling action, and catching techniques.
• Provide tailored coaching for beginner, intermediate, and advanced players.

Program Development

• Design a cricket curriculum aligned with physical education goals and the school's sports philosophy.
• Create seasonal training plans, team selection processes, and development pathways for students.
• Promote cricket through inter-house tournaments, school festivals, and co-curricular activities.

Competition & Match Management

• Prepare and manage school cricket teams for inter-school, district, or national competitions.
• Plan fixtures, organize practice matches, and oversee match-day logistics.
• Accompany teams to tournaments and act as team coach, manager, and mentor.

Student Development & Mentorship

• Monitor student progress and provide regular feedback to help improve technical and mental aspects of the game.
• Instill values of discipline, resilience, teamwork, and respect.
• Identify talent and support students interested in pursuing cricket at a higher level.

Equipment & Facility Management

• Oversee the use and maintenance of cricket gear including bats, balls, pads, gloves, stumps, and nets.
• Ensure the cricket pitch, nets, and practice facilities are safe, functional, and well-maintained.
• Maintain inventory and make requisitions for equipment as needed.

Safety & Supervision

• Enforce safe practices during training and matches, including proper warm-up and cool-down routines.
• Provide first response in case of injuries and maintain first aid readiness.
• Ensure students are always supervised and follow safety protocols.

Collaboration & Communication

• Coordinate with the sports department for scheduling, facilities, and school-wide sports planning.
• Maintain open communication with students, parents, and school leadership regarding training, performance, and events.
• Participate in school sports events, assemblies, and promotional activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Certified Cricket Coach (e.g., ICC, BCCI Level 1/2, ECB, or equivalent)
• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, or related field (preferred)
• Minimum 2–5 years of coaching experience, ideally in a school or youth academy
• First Aid & CPR certification (required)
• Experience preparing school or youth teams for competitive matches (desirable)

Skills & Attributes

• Deep knowledge of cricket techniques, rules, and coaching principles
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to inspire and manage young athletes
• High personal fitness and professional discipline
• Strong organizational and planning abilities
• Ability to work in a multicultural, inclusive, and international environment

Desirable (Optional)

• Experience in coaching girls’ and boys’ cricket teams
• Familiarity with local cricket boards and school leagues
• Integration of cricket into IB/MYP PE or CAS programs
• Experience in school residential/boarding environments
• Ability to coach other sports or contribute to general PE curriculum