Careers

Essex Cricket is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Women's Pathway Physiotherapist to join our Science & Medicine team and play a key role in supporting the development of the next generation of female cricketers.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapist with a passion for sport and athlete development to work within a high-performance environment. You will support players across our Women's Pathway Programme, helping them stay healthy, optimise performance and fulfil their potential both on and off the field.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a forward-thinking and ambitious performance environment, helping to shape the future of women's cricket in Essex.

You will work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, contribute to the development of talented young athletes and play an important role in the continued growth of the women's game.

The role is based across Essex and East of England pathway venues, including Chelmsford, Colchester, Sawbridgeworth and other partner venues.

If you are passionate about physiotherapy, athlete welfare and supporting the development of future female cricket talent, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of the future of women's cricket at Essex Cricket.

All applications will be reviewed once received and interviews will be held on a rolling basis for any candidates with the relevant qualifications, experience and right to work.

Essex Cricket reserve the right to close the application process prior to the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.

Safeguarding and Equality

Essex Cricket is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS checks and relevant pre-employment screening.

Essex Cricket is committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

• To provide high quality physiotherapy and support across the Essex Women’s Pathway Programme.
• To lead the physiotherapy provision at Match Days for cricketers within the Essex Women’s Pathway Programme.
• To deliver triage and relevant recovery prescription to cricketers across the Essex Women’s Emerging Player Programme, including identified players from U18 & U15 County Age Groups.
• To work collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team support player performance and associated development goal.
• To lead and champion local and ECB led clinical/performance/research projects. ·
• To work collaboratively with the Head of Medical/Lead Physiotherapist to ensure high standards of medical governance.
• To work collaboratively with ECB and other relevant staff to co-manage players across pathways.
• To actively participate in the ECB’s Science and Medicine Review process
• Communicate non-confidential headline availability and fitness status information with relevant coaches, delivery staff, Head of Talent Development & Performance Director.
• Effectively manage internal and external medical record-keeping standards, ensuring they maintained at a satisfactory level as per HCPC guidelines and are entered on to the ECB’s Injury Management Database.
• Undertake research projects designed to further the knowledge and understanding of athletes and cricketers, providing Essex with the platform to deliver cutting edge athlete support.
• Undertake appropriate professional development to keep abreast of world’s best practice and current evidence-based research.

• Facilitate and participate in promotional or commercial activities with sponsors as required by Essex Cricket and partners.
• Support Essex Cricket’s partnerships and collaborations by sharing knowledge, developing best practice and promoting the ambitions of the club.
• Strive to achieve the best possible performance results considering their job description and associated responsibilities.
• Set a good example to all in conjunction with the Staff Handbook.
• Develop their knowledge and attend relevant training to maintain their understanding of EDI and Safeguarding on an organisational and programme level.
• Actively pursue a professional development programme as agreed annually with the Performance Director.
• At times there may be other commitments that fall outside the stated Job Description that may be asked of by the DOC, Head of Athlete Development, other colleagues.

• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Current Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP)
• BSc Degree (or equivalent) in Physiotherapy
• Experience of working independently as a qualified physiotherapist within musculoskeletal
• physiotherapy
• Current advanced trauma management and emergency care accreditation (or ability to complete)
• Flexible attitude to working hours
• Full Driving Licence
• DBS Certificate - A 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.

• Experience of working within a sports performance environment
• Experience of working with adolescent females
• Strength & Conditioning (or related) qualification

Our ambition is to become the number one women’s cricket region – driven by on-field success, fuelled by homegrown inspiration and supported by off-field growth.

The Talent Development Consultant Coach will play a key role within the We Are Essex Cricket Women & Girls Talent Development pathway, taking responsibility for the leadership and delivery of the U18 and U16 programmes across winter training and summer matchplay.

Reporting to the Talent Development Lead, the Consultant Coach will lead the planning and delivery of high-quality talent development environments aligned to the Talent Development Framework. The role will contribute to player development, selection and progression, support the Emerging Player Programme and Talent ID activity, and work with counties across the Talent Pathway Catchment Area (TPCA) to support the transition of Essex CAG players into tiered senior women’s county cricket.

• Lead the U18 and U16 Talent Development programmes, including the planning, preparation, coaching and delivery of winter training and summer matchplay programmes.
• Work closely with the Talent Development Lead to ensure programme delivery and player development align with the Talent Development Framework and wider pathway objectives.
• Contribute to player identification, selection and ongoing monitoring across the U18 and U16 programmes.
• Lead formal player review meetings, providing clear, individualised feedback and development priorities aligned to the Talent Development Framework.
• Maintain appropriate player development records and undertake the administration required for the effective delivery of the U18 and U16 programmes.
• Lead relationships with counties across the Talent Pathway Catchment Area to identify and facilitate appropriate opportunities for Essex CAG players to transition into tiered senior women’s county cricket.
• Support the Emerging Player Programme through coaching, player observation and development activity where appropriate.
• Support Talent ID events and other player identification activity where appropriate.
• Contribute to pathway meetings, selection discussions, player reviews and coach development activity as required.
• Ensure all activity is delivered in line with relevant safeguarding, welfare, health and safety and organisational policies.

• Be qualified to a minimum of ECB Core Coach (Level 2)
• Hold a valid ECB DBS Certificate, membership with the ECB Coaches Association, a valid First Aid qualification and full clean Driver’s License
• Have significant experience coaching within a County Age Group, Talent Pathway or comparable performance environment.
• Have a robust technical and tactical knowledge of the women’s and girls’ game.
• Have a strong understanding of talent development and the development needs of young players.
• Demonstrate the ability to plan and deliver high-quality coaching programmes across both training and competitive environments.
• Have experience providing individualised player feedback and conducting player development/review conversations.
• Be able to build positive relationships with players, parents, coaches and other pathway stakeholders.
• Be an excellent communicator who can provide clear, constructive and development-focused feedback.
• Be highly organised and capable of coordinating the administrative requirements associated with leading age-group programmes.
• Demonstrate a player-centred approach and an ability to create positive, challenging and supportive learning environments.
• Be able to work collaboratively as part of the wider We Are Essex Cricket Women & Girls Talent Development team.