Sports Graduate (Cricket)

Location: Haywards Heath
Salary: £10,000
Closing Date: 30/11/2026 17:00
Position Type: {Advertised Full Time / Part Time}
Expiry Date: 30/11/2026 17:00

Ardingly College is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and ambitious Sports Graduate / Assistant (Cricket) to join our thriving Sports Department. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and motivated individual, whether a recent graduate or school leaver, who is passionate about cricket and eager to gain experience within one of the country's leading independent school sports programmes. 

The role offers an excellent platform from which to develop a career in coaching, teaching, sport performance or sports management.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Cricket and wider Sports Department to support the delivery of cricket across the College. The role will involve coaching boys' and girls' cricket across all age groups, supporting team preparation and fixtures, and contributing to an ambitious cricket programme that provides opportunities for participation, excellence and performance.

Ardingly College is recognised as one of The Cricketer's Top 100 Cricket Schools in the country, reflecting the strength of its cricket provision, facilities and player development pathway.

Alongside team coaching responsibilities, the successful candidate will contribute to the College's High Performance Programme, delivering individual, small-group and squad-based coaching sessions, supporting scholarship athletes and assisting with player development planning. The role will also provide opportunities to contribute to the College's wider sporting programme and support the delivery of other major sports throughout the academic year.

The College is committed to investing in the professional development of its staff. The successful candidate will receive support towards recognised coaching qualifications, including cricket coaching awards, and will be encouraged to pursue wider Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities to further their coaching and educational career. 

The post requires flexibility, enthusiasm and a willingness to become fully involved in school life, contributing positively to fixtures, coaching programmes and the overall delivery of sport across the College.

To view the full job description please see the documents attached at the bottom of the page. To apply please click the green 'apply' button in the top right-hand corner. If you require further information please contact the HR team on 01444 893192 or email hr@ardingly.com.

A completed application should be submitted by the closing date of 30/11/2026 17:00, although applications may be considered upon receipt. 

Ardingly College is an independent co-educational boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 2 -18, a member of the HMC and a school of the Woodard Corporation. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are required to undertake child protection screening appropriate to the post including enhanced DBS checks.

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