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Opportunities to join the Gloucestershire Cricket Foundation team.Wicketz Community Coach
The Gloucestershire Cricket Foundation are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and community-minded individual to join our team as the Wicketz Community Coach. Whether you are an aspiring coach, recent graduate, or someone ready to take the next step in your coaching journey, this role offers an incredible first step into a career in cricket and sports development.
Working in partnership with the Lord’s Taverners, the nationally recognised Wicketz programme uses cricket as a vehicle to inspire young people living in underserved communities. It is about far more than coaching cricket; it is about building confidence, creating opportunities, developing life skills and helping young people realise what they are capable of.
Deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday, 2nd August, 2026.
Community Coach x2
The Gloucestershire Cricket Foundation are looking to recruit two highly motivated and competent Community Cricket Coaches to support and work within the Cricket Development team. The role’s main focus will be to increase participation whilst creating a network of ‘cricket playing’ schools that see cricket as part of their day-to-day activity. You will be expected to develop links to local community hubs and cricket clubs and support and lead on relevant competitions.
Deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday, 2nd August, 2026.
Not in Education, Employment or Training
Gloucestershire Cricket Foundation (GCF) is proud to announce a new partnership with Medlock Charitable Trust (MCT) aimed at creating meaningful training and intern opportunities for young people across Gloucestershire who are currently not in education, employment, or training (NEET).
Thanks to this partnership the Gloucestershire Cricket Foundation is offering six‑month internships to support six young people aged 18 to 24.
The collaboration will deliver structured programmes combining accredited training, workshops, mentoring, and hands-on work placements within community sport and related sectors. The initiative is designed to equip participants with practical skills, workplace confidence, and clear progression pathways into sustainable employment or further education.
The time commitment required will be dependent on the needs of the individual.
If you require additional information, please contact Nicky Clarke using the email link below.
Benefits
Through the partnership, eligible young people will gain:
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Industry-recognised training and qualifications
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Intern placements within sport and community settings
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Personal development and mentoring support
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Career guidance and progression planning
- Mentoring through work experience
Training Opportunities
- Level 1 Cricket Coaching
- Level 2 Cricket Coaching
- First Aid Certificate
- Scoring Qualification
- Umpiring Qualification
- Safeguarding Level 2 Certificate
- CV Writing
- Interview Preparation
- Social Media
Register Your Interest
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