Job Description
VACANCY
UMPIRE COACH
Sri Lanka Cricket invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the position of Umpire Coach. This role is responsible for the development, education, assessment, and performance enhancement of cricket umpires, while supporting the growth of officiating standards across all levels of domestic and national cricket.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver umpire education and development programmes
- Mentor, coach, and assess umpires to enhance their technical knowledge, decision-making, and on-field performance
- Conduct workshops, training sessions, seminars, and refresher courses for umpires
- Monitor and evaluate umpire performances through observations, reports, and performance reviews
- Identify and develop emerging umpiring talent pathways
- Assist in the implementation of umpire accreditation and development frameworks
- Maintain records relating to umpire development, assessments, and training activities
- Liaise with match officials, tournament organizers, coaches, and relevant stakeholders on umpiring matters
- Stay up to date with changes to the Laws of Cricket, playing conditions, and international best practices in umpire development
- Contribute to the overall improvement of officiating standards within Sri Lanka Cricket
Required Qualifications & Experience
- ICC Umpire Educator Certification, ICC Umpire Coach Certification, or an equivalent recognized qualification will be an advantage
- Significant experience as a cricket umpire at First-Class, List A, International, or equivalent level
- Proven experience in umpire coaching, mentoring, assessment, or officiating development programmes
- Experience conducting training programmes, workshops, and performance evaluations
- Experience working within a cricket governing body, sports organization, or high-performance environment will be an advantage
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
An attractive and negotiable remuneration package with other fringe benefits and excellent career prospects awaits the selected candidate.
All applications should be forwarded to [email protected] along with the names of two non-related referees who are not employed by Sri Lanka Cricket, within 7 days from the date of this advertisement.
*Please mention the post applied for on the subject line of the email
*Please ensure all employment criteria are met prior to applying
*Canvassing in any form will be a definite disqualification
Human Resources Dept. Sri Lanka Cricket,
No. 35, Maitland Place, Colombo 7
