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

Key tasks :

• Youth player development
• Seasonal cricket programmes
• Talent identification and pathway support
• Player grading and team selection
• Team support sessions
• Coach Development and managing the coach registration process
• Running Foundation and Advanced Foundation coaching courses along with skill specific workshops for coaches
• Coach assessment and development plans
• Intermediate/College cricket liaison and support
• Academy Programmes
• Holiday programmes
• Elite skill specific player development sessions
• One to one coaching as required
• Coordination of club casual coaches
   

Key skills

• NZ Cricket Coaching Level Two (Advanced Development) qualification, overseas equivalent or higher.
• A sports related tertiary qualification is also preferred.
• An extensive history of coaching within a club or district environment at midget, junior and youth level.
• An understanding of modern coaching principles and philosophies including NZ Sports Balance is Better initiative.
• Experience in designing and implementing player pathway programmes for players of all ages from beginner to elite level.
• A proven history of managing coach development programmes, running coaching courses and workshops.
• An understanding of sport within the primary, intermediate and college school environments.
• All applicants must be registered on the NZ Cricket Coaches database and have completed the police vetting process.

Applications close on Friday 12^th 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