About the Afghanistan Cricket Board
Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) is the sole independent governing body for managing, organizing and developing Cricket (Men and Women) in Afghanistan. The game of cricket was officially established in 1995 in Afghanistan. It was granted affiliate membership by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2001, associate membership of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) in 2003, and full membership of the International Cricket Council in June 2017. Afghanistan has its National Cricket Teams playing among the top 10 cricketing countries of the world.
Job Summary
The Bowling Coach will be responsible for supporting the HPC in the identification and delivery of key bowling objectives that will result in the preparation of the Afghanistan Cricket Board’s bowling talent.
The International Bowling Coach will directly report to the HPC Manager.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Work with the HPC to develop a clear and compelling strategy for Afghanistan Cricket’s professional bowling unit.
- Assist the HPC with the delivery of coaching programs for training preparation and playing, both on and off the field, for the players.
- Travel with the teams’ squad to matches to assist the HPC with match preparations.
- Prepare and deliver specialist bowling programs for Afghanistan Cricket Board players.
- Assist the Performance Analyst with the scouting of opposition - Detailed analysis of each opposition batting - Generic bowling plans for the team, per batting - Individual bowling plans, per batter - Present findings to the team if required - Discuss opposition bowler with ACB batsmen.
- Undertake one-on-one coaching with identified players.
- Develop positive and strong working relationships and work closely with other coaches in cricket.
- Provide bowling drill coaching and warm-up support in training sessions and on match days.
- Assist the HPC and identify talented young bowlers.
- Apply safe bowing practices, identify and minimize risk factors to bowlers.
- Work closely with the Strength and Conditioning Coach and Physiotherapist in applying appropriate strength and conditioning principles relevant to safe bowling.
- Support and advise the HPC in ensuring consistent bowling coaching methods are being deployed throughout training, courses, workshops, and sessions.
- Be a mentor for promising Talented bowling players.
- Establish a close working relationship with the performance support staff (Performance Analyst, Physiotherapist, Strength and Conditioning Coach).
- Be available to provide coaching to the players who require off-season assistance.
- Develop and train bowlers in skills, tactics, and strategies for bowlers in different formats – T20, One-Day, and Test cricket.
- Develop positive working relationships with coaches and playing staff.
- Ensure regular communication with coaches, players, and HPC.
- Any other tasks assigned by the line supervisor.
Job Requirements
- Level 4, Specialist Bowling Coach or Level 3 with the ambition to embark on the Specialist Coaching Programs.
- Minimum 7-Year experience of playing and coaching at international level is required.
- Strong technical knowledge of all facets of the game of cricket.
- A wide-ranging cricket network.
- An innovative thinker with the ambition to deliver the best bowling program in cricket.
- Excellent communication skills.
- A flexible attitude to work with players.
- Understanding various coaching styles.
- Able to communicate effectively with players and coaches.
- Experience in setting up and delivering coaching programs.
- Able to prepare training programs to meet the needs of each player.
Submission Guideline
- Interested candidates should submit their applications via e-mail, indicating in the subject line the title and vacancy number of the position (International Bowling Coach - HPC 020/ 2025) to the below email address.
- Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be given consideration.
- Only short-listed candidates who meet the criteria will be contacted for the written test & interview.
Functional Area
International Bowling Coach
Countries
Afghanistan
Provinces
Kabul
Submission Email
hr.cv@afghancricket.af