Country Cricket Pathway Specialist

3 weeks ago

East Perth, Australia Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) Full time

WA Cricket is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive C**ountry Cricket Pathway Specialist** to lead the Country Coach Education & Development Plan. In this role, you'll help cricket coaches in country areas develop their skills, from grassroots to high performance levels.

By aligning with the Australian Cricket Coach Development Framework and WA Cricket's strategy, you’ll play a key part in supporting country coaches to grow local talent and contribute to the success of cricket across country Western Australia.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on cricket in country Western Australia. You'll play a key role in developing the next generation of cricket talent and ensuring coaches are equipped to lead their teams to success.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Design and implement a Country Coach Education & Development Plan to support cricket coaches in country areas.
- Coordinate the delivery of coaching courses, workshops, and forums aimed at improving coaching in grassroots and high-performance environments.
- Mentor key country coaches to ensure they create supportive learning environments for their players.
- Support Country Academy coaches in planning and delivering programs that maximize player development.
- Oversee the progression of country talent development programs, including those within Country Academies of Sport.
- Lead the planning and delivery of country cricket carnivals and ensure all WA Country Cricket events are professionally managed.
- Lead a standardised player selection process across country regions for cricket academies and representative teams.
- Develop and maintain player depth charts through a structured talent identification process, including input from pathway coaches and regular monitoring of performances.
- Monitor and track player progress through performance evaluation and the use of individual development plans.
- Engage with various stakeholders, including WAC High Performance Pathways staff, country cricket boards, and local associations.

**Who we are looking for**
- Experience working with athletes either within an educational or sporting environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to effectively engage and manage stakeholder relationships to ensure alignment with the Country Cricket Operational Plan.
- Demonstrated strong organisational skills, with a proven ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively
- A collaborative working style
- Demonstrated cricket coaching experience
- Experience in athlete talent identification and development processes
- Advanced Community Cricket Coach Accreditation (Desirable)
- Working with Children Card

**The perks**

Our people benefits include Membership passes to all cricket games at the WACA Ground and at Optus Stadium, onsite gym access, salary packaging, employee recognition program, discounts on cricket merchandise, corporate health insurance discount, corporate partner discount, flexible work arrangements and professional development opportunities.

**A little bit about us**

At WA Cricket we aim to be leaders in Australian sport and pride ourselves on developing inspiring players, creating a fun and inclusive community and delivering social outcomes through cricket. The iconic WACA Ground is home to the Perth Scorchers, WA Men’s and Women’s Teams and the WA Cricket Foundation.

**Our Culture**

We are committed to providing a safe environment for children across Australian Cricket, and we also offer a flexible work environment for all employees. We measure ourselves on our values of Excellence, Collaboration, Inclusion and Celebration.

Sound like you?

If you’re passionate about cricket, coaching, and making a difference in country communities, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience by **15 November 2024.**
- We require all applicants to undergo background checks and screening prior to or during any appointments_

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