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