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Role Overview
Head Cricket Coach at MIRA Construction in Dubai, UAE. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the sporting development and performance of a competitive senior cricket programme.
Role Purpose
Lead the overall performance, development, and long-term strategic growth of the senior cricket team. Establish and implement the club's playing philosophy, coaching structure, and competitive framework while recruiting, developing, and managing players to build a high-performing squad.
Key Responsibilities
Team Performance & Development
- Take overall responsibility for the performance and development of the senior team.
- Plan, structure, and lead senior-team training programmes and sessions.
- Develop players technically, tactically, and strategically.
- Establish Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and conduct regular player reviews.
- Develop leadership within the playing group.
Playing Philosophy & Coaching Methodology
- Develop and implement the club's playing philosophy and coaching methodology.
- Develop game plans based on opposition, playing conditions, and squad strengths.
- Lead match preparation, tactical planning, and matchday management.
Player Recruitment & Squad Selection
- 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.
Performance Management & Standards
- 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.
Coaching Structure & Strategy
- Assist with the recruitment and management of assistant and specialist coaches.
- Contribute to long-term squad planning and the sporting strategy.
- Work closely with club management on the continued development of the cricket programme.
Qualifications & Experience
- Proven experience coaching senior or adult cricket teams.
- Previous experience as a Head Coach, Senior Assistant Coach, or Performance Coach is highly desirable.
- 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.
Skills & Competencies
- 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.
Additional Information
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.
Employment Details
- Full-time position based in Dubai, UAE.
- Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
- UAE employment visa provided.
- Medical insurance provided.
- Relocation support, where applicable, to be discussed with shortlisted candidates.
Additional Opportunities
- 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.
- Opportunity to play a key role in building a competitive senior cricket programme.
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