Head Cricket Coach

We are developing a competitive senior cricket programme in Dubai and is seeking an experienced Head Cricket Coach to lead the sporting development and performance of the club.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for team performance, training, player development, recruitment, trials, squad selection, and match preparation . The successful candidate will also contribute to establishing the club’s playing philosophy, coaching structure, and long-term sporting strategy.

Key Responsibilities

- Take overall responsibility for the performance and development of the senior team. - Plan, structure, and lead senior-team training programmes and sessions. - Develop and implement the club’s playing philosophy and coaching methodology. - Lead match preparation, tactical planning, and matchday management. - Develop game plans based on opposition, playing conditions, and squad strengths. - Lead player recruitment, trials, assessment, and squad selection. - Identify squad requirements across batting, bowling, wicketkeeping, and fielding. - Assess prospective players and provide recommendations to club management. - Develop players technically, tactically, and strategically. - Establish Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and conduct regular player reviews. - Set and maintain professional standards for training, attendance, discipline, preparation, and performance. - Utilise video analysis and performance data where appropriate. - Manage player workloads and competitive preparation in coordination with relevant performance staff. - Assist with the recruitment and management of assistant and specialist coaches. - Develop leadership within the playing group. - Contribute to long-term squad planning and the sporting strategy. - Work closely with club management on the continued development of the cricket programme.

Requirements

- Proven experience coaching senior/adult cricket teams . - Previous experience as a Head Coach, Senior Assistant Coach, or Performance Coach is highly desirable. - Strong technical knowledge of batting, bowling, fielding, and wicketkeeping. - Strong understanding of modern cricket tactics and match strategy. - Proven experience in player assessment, trials, recruitment, and squad selection. - Strong leadership and player-management capabilities. - Ability to work effectively with players from diverse cultural and cricketing backgrounds. - Excellent communication, organisational, and planning skills. - Professional approach to training, match preparation, and performance management. - Experience in professional, first-class, franchise, national, academy, or other high-performance cricket environments is an advantage. - Previous UAE or Gulf cricket experience is advantageous but not mandatory. - Former professional playing experience is an advantage but not essential.

Mandatory Coaching Qualification

Candidates must hold at least an ICC Coaching Level 1 qualification or a recognized equivalent qualification issued by a national cricket governing body.

Higher-level qualifications will be strongly preferred, including:

- ICC Coaching Level 2 - ICC Coaching Level 3 - ECB coaching qualifications or recognised equivalent - Cricket Australia coaching qualifications or recognised equivalent - Other recognised national governing body coaching qualifications

Coaching qualifications will be assessed alongside the candidate’s senior coaching experience, playing background, leadership experience, and track record of player development.

Benefits

- Full-time position based in Dubai, UAE - Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications - UAE employment visa - Medical insurance - Opportunity to play a key role in building a competitive senior cricket programme - Significant involvement in player recruitment, trials, and squad selection - Opportunity to contribute to the recruitment of assistant and specialist coaching staff - Direct involvement in the sporting development and long-term strategy of the cricket club - Relocation support, where applicable, to be discussed with shortlisted candidates