BCCI invites applications for Head of Cricket Education at COE Bengaluru

The BCCI has invited applications for the Head – Cricket Education role at its Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. The position, with an age limit of up to 58 years, will oversee cricket education programmes, coaching courses and performance systems nationwide

Hyderabad: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has invited applications for the role of Head – Cricket Education at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru, with an age limit of up to 58 years.

This full-time position is central to BCCI’s long-term vision of developing a world-class cricket education system that supports coaches, athletes, state academies and high-performance programmes across the country. The Head – Cricket Education will oversee the design, delivery and continuous advancement of cricket and sports science education at the COE.

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Key responsibilities include planning, implementing and reviewing all coaching courses, including Level A, B and C programmes; conducting and coordinating nationwide refresher courses for coaches; using modern performance-analysis tools such as athlete-management systems, video analytics, GPS and wearable technology to derive actionable game insights; collaborating with the Head Cricket, COE, on online education initiatives and advanced coaching modules; managing the re-accreditation process for coaches and ensuring world-class documentation of coaching content; working with BCCI’s Umpires Panel and Head Curator on educational seminars, examinations and specialised training interventions; supporting coach-intake processes for COE, Zonal Cricket Academies and specialist camps; and assessing suspect bowling actions referred to the COE and presenting findings to relevant committees.

Qualifications and experience required include a proven track record in developing and delivering cricket-education programmes; being an active Level-3 coach (or higher) with strong credentials; international playing or coaching experience preferred; background in coach training, player-progress reporting and high-performance systems; minimum of five years’ experience working with elite athletes; prior experience as a trainer with cricket players; excellent communication skills and the ability to work with diverse groups across domestic and high-performance ecosystems; and high integrity, discipline, people-assessment skills and leadership ability.

Eligible candidates may submit their applications on or before 5:00 PM, December 8.