ECB National Academy - fast bowling coach

Closing date for applications: 7 February 2003

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is the national governing body for cricket from playground to Test arena. Its Performance Department is responsible for identifying and developing the most talented young cricketers in the country, and the development and implementation of national development and coaching programmes.

In order to continue the substantial progress made to date, the ECB, with support from Sport England, is seeking to appoint a Fast Bowling Coach to work directly with the ECB National Academy during its winter programme and with all England's World Class Potential / Performance squads throughout the year.

The successful applicant will have appropriate high-level fast bowling coaching experience, a good knowledge of first-class and international cricket and have passed the ECB Level III coaching award or international equivalent. In addition, applicants will be required to demonstrate extensive experience of video / computer analysis systems, a detailed knowledge of bowling biomechanics and a sound understanding of injury prevention and conditioning for fast bowlers.

The Fast Bowling Coach will be based in Loughborough, Leicestershire, reporting directly to the National Academy Director.

For an information pack and application form please contact:

Natasha Mason, ECB, Lord's Cricket Ground, London NW8 8QZ.
Tel: 020 74321 171. E-mail: recruitment@ecb.co.uk