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