Waitakere Cricket Club is a community based sports club in west Auckland with the mission of providing enjoyable social and competitive cricket to the local community.

Situated in the heart of West Auckland at Te Atatu Peninsula, WCC has much to offer both senior and junior players. With committed and knowledgeable coaches, a junior skills’ development programme, newly refurbished practice nets and a great club room with an on-site catering team, mean that WCC is a progressive as well as sociable and welcoming club.

We can cater to players with a broad range of interests and abilities, from those who want to play competitively in our Premier grades to those who simply enjoy a game of social cricket.

We are also proud of our long tradition of promoting women’s and girls’ cricket in both senior and junior grades. In addition, our very popular Have a Go & Starter programmes are aimed at getting our very young beginners (school years 0-2) enjoying cricket and developing basic skills.

The club has a very large and growing junior membership, and over recent seasons has worked on programmes to support players, coaches and volunteers through these age groups.To further enhance this programme the club is looking to employ a full-time Development Manager. This role will lead our Youth cricket programme at the club and schools, support our coaching network and develop pathways for players of all levels.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reports to: WCC Club Board 

Represents the club in a positive manner.  This includes with all opposition players, umpires and opposition administrators. Adheres to the Auckland Cricket initiative ‘Spirit of Cricket’ and Health & Safety requirements. Attend ACA meetings as and when required.

Demonstrates effective leadership through the following: 

• Communicates effectively with the Director of Cricket, the Captains and Leadership Group of the Premier, Premier Reserve, and Wider Grade Teams around player performance/availability which ensures all teams’ needs are met and player eligibility is not compromised. 
   
• Selects the Premier Reserve and Wider Squad Teams in consultation with the Director of Cricket and respective Captains and Player Leadership Group for each match day.      
     
• Displays behaviours and attitudes that is expected from all players.
   
• Builds a positive, supportive, and inclusive team environment that provides for all players’ enjoyment, success, and challenges. 
   
• Organises highly effective Pre-Season training for all aspiring Premier Reserve and Wider Grade players. 
   
• Training Nights: 
  • Demonstrates punctuality and full commitment to 2 training nights per week 
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays 6pm-8pm 
  • Plans and organises highly effective training sessions.  Thursday nights teams train separately. 
  • Organises Warm-ups for ‘Whole Squad’ on both nights. 
     
• Attends all Premier Reserve Team Match Days. 
   
• Representation at the clubhouse including after-match speeches is encouraged. 
   
• Submit midseason reports Mid (December) and end-of-season reports (mid-March). 

Applications close on Friday 12th April 2024, and should include a covering letter detailing relevant experience along with an up to date resume. All applications can be address to the Club Secretary at: secretary@waitakerecricket.co.nz

Article added: Tuesday 09 April 2024