Cricket Australia: Coach Development Specialist (Deadline – Feb 21)

Coach Development Specialist

Working for Cricket Australia means that you become a part of Australia’s proud history and help us look toward the future. Our players and teams are successful, inspiring and reflect the values and aspirations of the community they represent. As an organisation, we are seeking to drive bold, transformative change in digital experiences, junior participation, culturally diverse inclusion, gender equality and sustainability, whilst also reimagining the W/BBL, building player connection through storytelling and playing our part in developing the game globally.

Our purpose is clear; to unite and inspire everyone to love and play cricket. Cricket is so much more than just a game; it brings people together and binds us all through our shared experiences.

This is your opportunity to join a purpose led organisation that truly makes a difference to Australians.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Coach Development Specialist to join the Community Cricket and Capability division. Coaches are integral to the success of the game, and we need you to join Cricket Australia and lead the design, development and implementation of initiatives that are focused on attracting, developing and retaining community cricket coaches. As the successful Coach Development Specialist, other key responsibilities of your role include:

• Ensure coaching initiatives reflect strategic direction of the junior cricket experience

• Build strong relationships with coaches, stakeholders and community partners to support effective delivery of coaching initiatives

• Support the delivery of Australian Cricket’s (AC’s) Women & Girls Action Plan, Multicultural Action Plan and Reconciliation Action Plan by leading initiatives related to attracting and retaining coaches from under-represented communities

• Work closely with staff in the State/Territory (S/T) Cricket Associations to understand and evolve coach development requirements across Community Cricket

If you have a growth mindset with proven experience in influencing others with the same, then we want to hear from you. We have big ambitions for this space, so we’re looking for drive, passion, and energy to bring our plans to life.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The successful Coach Development Specialist will have:

• Graduate or Post-Graduate qualifications in Human Resources, Adult Education

• Certificate IV in training and assessment (highly regarded)

• Experience leading and working in complex organisations with a proven ability to lead team, influence and align stakeholders

• Strong program management experience

• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivery a variety of learning programs and a strong understanding of digital learning platforms

• Previous experience in facilitating training across a multitude of platforms

• Demonstrated experience with innovation and/or gamification

• Good cricket acumen and nous and a good understanding of the sports industry

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Our employees at Cricket are gifted an additional week of leave at the end of the season! As a CA employee, you will also have other benefits including:

• Tickets to the Cricket for you to take your friends and family and experience Australia’s favourite game!

• A flexible working environment, meaning we strike the balance of what you need and what works for the business (this isn’t limited to working remotely)

• Discounts from our partners such as ASICS and salary packaging options

• A multitude of leave types including paid parental leave and volunteer leave

OUR CULTURE

Cricket is a sport for all Australians and our workplace reflects that. We recognise our differences are our strength and a diverse and inclusive workforce is fundamental to our success. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of colour, gender, LGBTIQ+ people, people with diverse religious beliefs and people with a disability to apply. Our culture is founded on our values:

• Aspire

• Respect

• Lead together

Australian Cricket, including Cricket Australia, is committed to being a child safe organisation and requires all team members to hold a valid Working with Children Check.

If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact [email protected]

Please submit your application via the link by 5pm 21st February 2025. In the meantime, follow us on our socials via Instagram @cricketaustralia, via X @cricketaus and via our website https://www.cricket.com.au/