Talk to the team
SHARE YOUR IDEAS AND FEEDBACK
Our team is based at The County Ground and we're happy to welcome visitors. We're often out and about in our clubs, schools and communities, so if you'd like to pop in and discuss anything at all, please get in touch first so we can make sure someone's available to meet you. We promise we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
MEET THE TEAM
Derek Styman
CEO
Patricia Harrison
Foundation Manager- Deputy CEO
Jim Hawkins
Clubs Manager
Liam Sayles
Junior Participation Manager
Bethany Dickens
Inclusion Officer
Louise Billington
Community Coach
Pratik Rachh
Community Coach
Stacey Hill
Safeguarding/EDI Lead
Stacey Styman
Administrator
Nick Baker
Community Coach
CAREERS
Thank you for taking an interest in working for The Steelbacks Foundation. The current roles available can be found below. If you have any questions then please do not hesitate to get in contact with us via foundation@steelbacks.co.uk
We don’t currently have any full time/ part time roles available however we are always looking for casual coaches; all information on the opportunities available can be found below.
CASUAL COACHES
Alongside our dedicated team of Cricket Community Coaches, we rely on ‘Casual’ Coaches to help us deliver our programmes within the Community, taking cricket to many that might not get opportunities to play at clubs or schools. There is no expectation on how many hours you work during a week/month/year and you can either receive payment on an hourly rate or can deliver on a voluntary basis a receive a number of benefits (such as free tickets) in return. Programmes take place during evenings and weekends, whilst some take place during the day. There are opportunities to fit these around other commitments such as work or study. We can help individuals get an ECB DBS and complete Safeguarding training. If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, you can find our expression of interest form below. For any questions, drop us an email at foundation@steelbacks.co.uk
Street Cricket
Opportunities to support our Foundation Coaches to deliver Street Cricket; Funded by Chance to Shine, Street Cricket is a nationwide initiative that takes cricket to inner city or urban areas, aimed at engaging participants from 8-24 years for fun, active sessions.
• Monday- Northampton 4-5.30pm at Northamptonshire County Cricket Club • Tuesday- Wellingborough 4-5.30pm at Highfield Community Centre, Wellingborough • Thursday- Wellingborough 5.30-7pm at Weavers Academy
• ECB DBS • Safeguarding Level 2 • Cricket Coaching qualification- minimum Level 1
Moulton College Cricket Academy
Support our coaching team to deliver cricket to the Moulton College students on the Cricket Academy; sessions take place at Northamptonshire County Cricket Club
• Tuesday 2-4pm- Northamptonshire County Cricket Club • Friday 2-4pm- Northamptonshire County Cricket Club
• ECB DBS • Safeguarding Level 2 • Cricket Coaching qualification- minimum Level 1
Walking Cricket
For those looking for slower paced opportunities to enjoy our beautiful game.
• Tuesday- 12-2pm Duston Leisure Centre • Thursday- 10-12pm Highfield Community Centre • Thursday 1-3pm Daventry Leisure Centre • Other walking cricket hubs being set up
• ECB DBS • Safeguarding Level 2 • Cricket Coaching qualification- minimum Level 1
Super 1s
Support our Community coaches deliver sessions provided through Lords Taverners, to young people aged 12-25 with disabilities the chance to regularly play cricket. By creating community cricket hubs for young people to receive coaching, compete against peers and enjoy the benefits of sport and an active lifestyle.
• Monday 6-7pm- Northamptonshire County Cricket Club • Tuesday 6-7pm Fortnightly sessions at Pemberton Centre • Other Super 1s Hubs being set up
• ECB DBS
Women & Girls Soft ball Leagues/ Festivals
We run an extensive women and girls programme of cricket festivals and leagues throughout the summer and we are always looking for individuals to help host the day
Sundays- multiple venues around the County
• ECB DBS
Community Events
We attend fun days around the county in partnership with the Council to try and engage with the community and provide them opportunities to play cricket
Weekdays through the Summer
• ECB DBS
T20/ One Day Cup Support
We support Northamptonshire County Cricket Club on T20s and some One Day Cup fixtures to run a Fan Zone which includes a bouncy castle, face painter and bowling tunnel.
Multiple days/ evenings throughout May/June/July
• ECB DBS
Indoor Leagues
We offer Indoor leagues over the winter months and currently have a junior, girls and women's league. We are always looking for individuals to umpire/score.
Weeknight evenings
• ECB DBS
The Foundation team is packed with experience, enthusiasm and expertise, and we're always ready to help. If you have an idea, need information or want to start a conversation, just drop us an email and let's chat.