Job board used to recruit international cricket coach

Pakistan’s national cricket team have advertised the newly-vacant position of Head Coach on a jobs board.

Senior sporting management jobs are traditionally a closed shop, with the successful candidate usually sourced internally after being approached by the potential employer.

The job description sounds like any other leadership role: “[Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is] seeking a dynamic individual with creative leadership, both individual and strategic, along with analytical and managerial skills.”

Except for the requirements of “at least five years' experience in a similar national/international cricketing role”, previous playing experience and a prior history of successfully training athletes to required international standard, there is no difference between posts of similar levels in other sectors. For example, they are also seeking a candidate with qualities such as “strong planning, organising and executing capabilities” and “strong oral and communication skills.”