# Head Cricket Coach

> MIRA CONSTRUCTION L.L.C · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-21

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

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

## Apply

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