Which roles at our club need an ECB DBS check?
Rule- England
- Wales
- ECB
- Safe Hands
- Safeguarding
- Club cricket
- Under 18s
- 2026
- Club Safeguarding Officers
Anyone in Regulated Activity with children needs an ECB Enhanced DBS check with a Children's Barred List check. The ECB lists these roles:
Club roles
- Age Group Team Manager
- All Stars and Dynamos Children's Activator
- All Stars and Dynamos Children's Helper (the training matrix says if volunteering for more than 3 sessions)
- Assistant Coach and Coach
- Captain and Vice-captain
- Club Safeguarding Officer
- Junior Supervisor
- Physiotherapist
- Safeguarding Recruiter
- Team Manager
- Umpire
- Volunteer Coordinator
County, league and specialist roles
- County and League Safeguarding Officers
- Children's Cricket Agent, Children's Cricket Talent Scout, Children Academy Director
- Disability Cricket Manager, Education Advisor, Medical Staff, Personal Development Manager, Psychologist, Strength and Conditioning Coach
The Club Safeguarding Officer is responsible for making sure everyone in these roles is vetted and that members know which roles need a check. ECB safer recruitment guidance also recommends a clear role description, an interview, references, checking qualifications and, for coaches, a supervised trial session.
Updated 21 Oct 2026