Cricket Centre in Leyland, Lancashire

Our upcoming indoor cricket facility is based in Leyland, Lancashire. It’s ideally situated, just a short drive from Preston and easily accessible from local areas.

Develop structured recreational programmes

Weekly coaching sessions for children, young people, and adults

Outreach initiatives will target schools, community centres, underrepresented groups, and low-income communities to encourage wider participation.

Mixed-ability leagues and community tournaments

Women’s Only sessions

Table Cricket

an indoor basketball court with green and yellow lines

Deliver educational cricket programmes

The Academy will run regular cricket sessions, leagues, and tournaments for all ages and abilities, including inclusive and adaptive programmes for disabled participants.

Mentoring and youth development

Holiday cricket sessions, working with local Family Hubs to ensure families are aware and can access free or subsidised sessions.

Academic and life-skills support

Educate children and young people on the importance of healthy nutrition and hydration

Qualifications and pathways by offering cricket courses, ECB training, etc.

Offering paid and volunteering job roles

School Partnerships

Free taster sessions for primary and secondary schools.

Work in partnership with local schools to deliver inclusive cricket programmes

Provide in-school, after-school, and holiday cricket sessions

Support pupils of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including disadvantaged children

Promote physical activity, teamwork, confidence, and wellbeing

Create clear pathways from school cricket into community and academy participation

Assist schools in engaging pupils who may be less active or lack access to sport

Environmental and community projects

Programmes delivered at community centres, youth clubs, and disability support groups.

Partnerships with organisations working with refugees, ethnic-minority communities, and deprived neighbourhoods.

Community outreach and wellbeing initiatives e.g. Mental Health Awareness.

Invite qualified nutritionists and health professionals to deliver talks and workshops.

Invite finance professionals to educate children and young people about money management to help young people to understand responsible spending and planning.

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Fully Accessible Facility

We’re designing our academy with accessibility at its core as we feel that everyone should be confident and comfortable when visiting us. The new centre will include:

Six-lane indoor cricket nets

Two lanes with an additional run-ups for bowlers.

Versatile netting to open up more lanes if needed

DuraTuft 12mm carpet surface with 6mm shock pad system, making quality surfaces accessible to both batsmen and bowlers.

Bola Bowling Machines for both adults and children

Modern Facilities

Men’s and women’s changing rooms with lockers

Showers and accessible washrooms

Multi-use community and coaching meeting rooms

Step-free access throughout

Wide doorways

Wheelchair-friendly layout

We also provide ample on-site parking, including dedicated disabled spaces. Your safety matters to us. Our space will be open to all — from juniors to local clubs, schools, and social players.

Social Media Volunteer

(College / University Work Placement)

Duration: 6 months
Location: Hybrid (remote + Farington, Leyland)

Ashy’s Cricket Academy is a start-up charity using cricket as a tool to inspire, develop and empower young people. We are at the very start of our journey, preparing to open a brand-new facility in Farington, Leyland, and are looking for a passionate Social Media Volunteer to help bring our vision to life online.

This is a rare opportunity to build a charity’s social media presence from scratch, shape its tone and identity, and grow alongside the organisation during an exciting launch phase.

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The Opportunity:

This role is ideal for college/university students seeking a practical work placement, or portfolio-building opportunity in:

Marketing
Media & Communications
Digital Marketing
Sports Management
Charity & Non-Profit Studies

You’ll gain real-world responsibility, creative freedom, and tangible outcomes you can showcase in assignments, portfolios, and future job applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Create and manage social media content across platforms (e.g. Instagram, Facebook, TikTok)
Help define the academy’s online tone, style, and messaging
Plan and schedule posts around training, community impact, and facility launch
Capture and share stories that reflect the charity’s mission and values
Support campaigns leading up to and following the opening of the new facility
Track engagement and suggest ideas for growth

What You’ll Gain:

Hands-on experience building a brand from the ground up
A meaningful role within a growing charity
Creative ownership and autonomy
Mentorship and references for future employment
Content and campaign work suitable for academic assessment and portfolios
Insight into the sports charity and community development sector

Who We’re Looking For:

A current university student (or recent graduate) seeking placement experience
An interest in social media, storytelling, or digital marketing
Good written ability and communication skills
Passion for sport, youth development, or community impact
Self-motivated, organised, and creative
No prior professional experience required — enthusiasm and ideas matter most

Time Commitment & How to Apply:

Flexible around college/university schedules. We’re happy to align the role with placement requirements or learning outcomes set by your course.

To apply, please send an email with:

Any examples of social media work (optional)
A short paragraph about yourself and your course
Why this placement interests you

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Find Us

You’ll find us at:
Jubilee House
Lancashire Business Park
Leyland
PR26 6TR

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