Description:
We are currently seeking an experienced full time Men's Senior Coaching Assistant - Bowling to ensure that the Victorian State Men's squad and Male Emerging Player Performance squads have the best strategic, technical and match day support regarding their bowling performance.
Key Responsibilities include :
In conjunction with the State Senior Head Coach:
- Responsible for the training and coaching requirements of the State pace & spin bowling group
- Responsible for skill analysis of individuals and teams
- Responsible for implementing individual skill development strategies
- Provide individual coaching sessions
- Assist in the development of training programs for bowling groups in the Male Emerging Player Performance squads
- In conjunction with the State Senior Head Coach, GM Premier Cricket & Community Cricket, and Talent Development Manager: Assist in the design, implementation and delivery of a formal Premier Club Coaches Program
- In conjunction with the Head of Male Cricket, State Senior coaching staff and Talent Development Manager - Male: Assist in the development of training programs for bowling groups in the Emerging Player Performance Squad
- Assist in the development of coaches across pathway and premier cricket
About You
You will have experience coaching professional cricketers, with an extensive understanding of national level cricket and knowledge of the Australian cricket coaching philosophy. Ultimately you will have the ability to create and manage elite training programs and demonstrate a genuine passion to develop successful athletes that leads to team success.
To be considered, you will meet the below criteria:
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years' coaching experience at an elite level
- Proven ability to formulate and manage elite training programs and squad preparation
- Ability to develop and maintain positive media relations coupled with strong presentation skills
- A strong understanding of cricket at national level and preferably at international level, having personally played or coached
- Highly developed interpersonal (oral and written), negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Demonstrated relationship building abilities
- Competent computer skills
- Current Victorian Employee Working With Children Check
Qualifications
- Level 3 Cricket Australia Coaching Accreditation or equivalent internationally recognised certification
The Benefits
We're one big collaborative team and we encourage a good work life balance through flexible working. We have a hybrid model of working arrangements with the flexibility for our People to work from our home, the CitiPower Centre, as well as from their home.
Our People benefits include tickets to sporting events (yes, including the cricket), onsite gym access, salary packaging, corporate health insurance, corporate partner discounts, flexible working arrangements, additional week of leave, paid parental leave, professional development opportunities and more!
About Us
Based at the state of the art CitiPower Centre in St Kilda, Cricket Victoria (CV) is one of Victoria's leading sporting organisations and is the governing body for the game of cricket in Victoria. From grassroots cricket to the elite teams - the Victorian Men's and Women's Cricket Teams, Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars - Cricket Victoria nurtures and promotes the development and success of the sport for all Victorians.
At Cricket Victoria, we embrace diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, disability, religion and sexual orientation. 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 ideals - "Leading the Game"; our shared ideals have the power to create positive change and deliver excellence for our customers, colleagues, and communities. Our people value integrity, connection, accountability, respect and excellence.
We require all applicants to undergo background checks and screening prior to or during any appointment. Australian Cricket's Commitment Statement to Safeguarding Children and Young People can be found at cricketaustralia.com.au/safeguarding
Essential Requirements
- First Aid Certificate
- Current Provide/Perform CPR
- Level 3 Coaching Accreditation
- Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check
Desirable Criteria
- Human Movement / Coaching / Exercise / Sports Science Degree