ECB initiates recruitment process for UAE National Women’s Team’s Head Coach

Dubai, 23 June 2026: The Emirates Cricket Board has initiated recruitment process for UAE National Women’s Team’s Head Coach. The applications for the opportunity can be submitted by Sunday, 5 July at nationalcoach@emiratescricket.com.

The key responsibilities of this position will entail:

• Lead and manage the UAE National Women’s Cricket Team and U-19 or other age group Women’s Teams to achieve international performance objectives and competitive success.
• Develop and execute annual high-performance plans, competition strategies, and team objectives aligned with ECB’s vision, with a focus on progression on the ICC Ranking tables across formats of the game.
• Create and sustain a high-performance culture focused on excellence, accountability, discipline, teamwork, resilience, and professionalism.
• Design and deliver comprehensive coaching programs covering technical, tactical, physical, and mental development and have a strong understanding of modern sports coaching techniques.
• Plan and conduct training sessions, net practices, fielding drills, match simulations, and performance camps.
• Develop, monitor, and review Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for all players.
• Provide regular player assessments, performance feedback, mentoring, and one-on-one coaching support.
• Work closely with strength & conditioning, medical, and performance support staff to optimize player readiness and welfare.
• Lead all aspects of match preparation, including game plans, tactical strategies, opposition analysis, and match reviews.
• Utilize video analysis, performance data, and analytics to support player development and strategic decision-making.
• Establish measurable performance standards, KPIs, and benchmarking systems for players.
• Identify emerging talent through domestic competitions, pathway programs, scouting initiatives, and development camps.
• Support the development and strengthening of the women’s cricket pathway from grassroots to elite performance levels.
• Collaborate with academies, development programs, and stakeholders to ensure a sustainable pipeline of future national players.
• Work with Selection Committees to support transparent, merit-based player selection and squad composition.
• Foster leadership development, positive team dynamics, and a strong team environment in partnership with team leadership.
• Collaborate with ECB management, support staff, and stakeholders to align high-performance and strategic objectives.
• Act as an ambassador for UAE women’s cricket, promoting the game nationally and internationally.
• Ensure compliance with ECB, ICC, and all relevant governance, safeguarding, welfare, and ethical standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and perform additional responsibilities as directed by ECB Management to support the growth of women’s cricket in the UAE.
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Key Success Measures:

• Improvement in ICC rankings and international tournament results.
• Achievement of qualification and performance targets.
• Development and progression of players through the national pathway.
• Effective integration of emerging talent into national programs.
• Strong team culture, player engagement, and retention.
• Building strong talent reserves/bench strength
• Full compliance with ECB governance and operational standards.

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