Assistant Head Coach - Cricket (Part-Time)

Role overview

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver cricket training sessions with the Head Coach three evenings per week in Dubai.
• Run batting and bowling nets, throw-downs, fielding drills, and wicket-keeping practice.
• Support player trials, talent identification, squad selection, and player development.
• Assist with match-day preparation, team coordination, and on-field support.
• Record player availability, attendance, and training schedules.
• Organize training sessions and help ensure players are prepared and engaged.
• Identify improvement areas and suggest drills, strategies, and training methods.
• Work with the Head Coach to promote a positive, disciplined, performance-focused team environment.

Requirements

• Proven cricket coaching experience, preferably in a competitive club or senior cricket environment.
• ICC, ECB, or Cricket Australia Level 1 coaching qualification or higher is required.
• Strong understanding of cricket techniques, training methods, and player development.
• Practical experience conducting nets, throw-downs, fielding drills, and wicket-keeping sessions.
• Ability to support player assessments, trials, team selection, and match-day activities.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills; proactive and solution-oriented.
• Commitment to the team, its players, and the club's long-term development.
• Valid UAE residence visa and availability for weekday evening training sessions in Dubai.

Role opportunity

• Part-time coaching contract with competitive compensation; no compensation amount is stated.
• Work alongside the Head Coach and contribute to the development of a new senior men's cricket club.
• Contribute to player development, squad building, training culture, and competitive team preparation.

Schedule and start

• Training sessions take place three evenings per week.
• Expected start date is November–December 2026.

Workplace

• Training takes place in Dubai; shortlisted candidates will meet the Head Coach in person in Dubai.