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England Men's Physical Preparation Coach - Young Lions
England and Wales Cricket Board (The ECB)
The England and Wales Cricket Board is the national governing body for all cricket in England and Wales, supporting the game at every level - from grassroots to professional.
Job Posted- 15 Sep 2026
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 28 Sep 2026
PURPOSE
An exciting opportunity to become a Mens Pathway Physical Preparation Coach, supporting high-potential players across the England Mens Pathway. The role will maximise player physical preparation, development and availability in combination with ECB Science, Medicine and Physical Performance colleagues, England Mens Pathway coaches, and counties across preparation and performance phases.
The Mens Pathway programme provides an inspirational development environment with competitive exposure for players deemed to have the highest potential to represent England Men in the future, as well as players showing clear potential to progress within the domestic game.
The Mens Pathway Physical Preparation Coach will co-deliver individuals physical development programmes, ensuring preparation and performance are delivered to the highest standards. They will maintain regular connection with counties of selected players, providing joined-up support around player development, readiness and availability.
The role will require availability for relevant pathway camps, assessment days, training blocks and competition periods. Specific dates and delivery expectations will be discussed as part of the recruitment process.
WHO WE ARE
The England and Wales Cricket Board is the national governing body for all cricket in England and Wales, supporting the game at every level – from grassroots to professional.
We believe cricket is a force for good that can have an enduring impact on everyone’s lives and we have an ambitious strategy to inspire a generation to say ‘cricket is a game for me’. It provides great entertainment. It teaches important skills, both physical and social. It can help inclusion and social cohesion, bringing communities together.
The ECB welcomes applications from all backgrounds to ensure we deliver our Inspiring Generations strategy and fulfil our purpose to connect communities and improve lives through cricket.
OUR VALUES
- Run on respect. We ensure our game is based on fairness, respect and decency.
- Embrace enjoyment. We make sure everyone finds fun in the game.
- Build belonging. We actively include so everyone can find a place in the game.
- Progress with purpose. We stay open to change to keep the game moving forward.
YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF
- You have a passion for delivering high-quality physical preparation support, enjoy supporting the development of young athletes, and thrive when working within a multidisciplinary team that connects coaching, science, medicine and county environments.
YOU’LL BE DOING
- Design, in collaboration with County physical preparation coaches, pathway coaches, ECB Science, Medicine and Physical Performance staff and county colleagues, and lead the delivery of an outstanding physical development programme for players perceived to have the highest potential to become England Mens cricketers of the future.
- Complete physical profiling of Mens Pathway players in collaboration with ECB staff, ensuring testing and reporting are applied consistently and inform development planning and selection linked to Minimum Fitness Requirements.
- Complete regular monitoring of players using relevant systems and platforms, feeding back to science, medicine and coaching staff to maximise player development and player availability alongside the medical team.
- Provide coaching direction and support, both directly and in partnership with counties at residential training camps, assessment days and competition environments.
- Collaborate and contribute to short and medium-term Player Development Plans for identified players with county, pathway and national staff.
- Monitor the impact and effectiveness of Mens Pathway physical performance support.
- Contribute to a robust review process for Mens Pathway programmes following completion of camps, tours, series or competition blocks.
- Support a joined-up approach between ECB and counties so that player workloads, physical development priorities and return-to-play considerations are appropriately understood and managed.
- Provide on the ground support to ECB Super 4s and the Bunbury Festival
YOU’LL HAVE
- Minimum of 3 years experience of programme design, implementation, management and evaluation for high-potential athletes, ideally within cricket or another high-performance team sport.
- Minimum 3 year’s experience of working in multidisciplinary teams in high-performance sport.
- Excellent knowledge of cricket and the physical demands of the game, with a strong understanding of the demands placed on developing male cricketers.
- Minimum of 3 years experience of working within talent pathway, academy, county, or national performance environments.
- Experience and competent using various sport science technologies including VALD and Catapult
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with exceptional standards of professionalism and integrity.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills, including the ability to connect multiple stakeholders around player support.
- UKSCA accreditation, or an equivalent recognised strength and conditioning qualification.
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Safeguarding Children certification. A DBS disclosure is an impartial and confidential document that details an individual’s criminal record and, where appropriate, gives details of those who are barred from working with children.
- An understanding of the importance of safeguarding and the ability to demonstrate awareness of how to apply best-practice principles in a performance pathway environment.
- High levels of energy and enthusiasm.
- Honesty, tact and a strong will to succeed.
- Excellent IT skills with competent ability using Microsoft Office programmes and relevant athlete management or monitoring systems.
- Full UK driving licence and ability to travel independently.
- A valid first aid certificate.
YOU’LL RECEIVE·
- A day-rate arrangement, subject to agreement and programme requirements.
- Reasonable travel expenses in line with ECB policy.
- Access to a high-quality player development environment and the opportunity to contribute to the future of England Mens cricket.
- Other perks and benefits do not apply unless agreed separately
The ECB is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold best-practice safeguarding principles and contribute to a safe, inclusive and development-focused environment for players and staff.
We are committed to ensuring cricket is a game for everyone and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
How to Apply
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