Description
Are you passionate about grassroots sport and empowering coaches, umpires and volunteers? WA Cricket is seeking a dynamic and strategic Coach & Umpire Development Specialist to lead comprehensive training and engagement programs for Community Coaches and Umpires.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of community cricket by leading and upskilling the people at the heart of our game.
This is a fixed term role until 30 June 2027.
About the role
- Establish and support a network of Coach Developers and Coaching Coordinators to expand coach education and development at the grassroots level.
- Design and deliver an umpire training and accreditation program as part of a broader state umpiring strategy.
- Lead the State implementation of the new Coach360 framework and learning management system.
- Collaborate with Area Teams and High Performance to create a targeted coach development strategy across all Junior Cricket stages.
- Assist in growing the number of female coaches and officials through targeted development planning in partnership with the Female Participation and Engagement Specialist.
- Use data to identify and address volunteer education needs across clubs in partnership with Area Teams.
- Serve as the key contact for Cricket Australia regarding national coach, umpire, and club education initiatives.
- Oversee the use of learning management systems to streamline communication and improve training outcomes.
- Monitor effective use of resources and manage expenditure against budgets.
A great fit for this role looks like
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated experience in the development of adult training programs
- Highly developed presentation and facilitation skills
- Certification in a Community Coach Accreditation Course (Level One) or equivalent coach accreditation
- Demonstrated relationship building abilities
- Demonstrated administration and organisational skills
- Passionate about growing the game of cricket in WA
- Working with Children Card
- ‘C’ class driver’s licence with own reliable transport
Here’s what you can look forward to
Our people benefits include Membership passes to all cricket games at the WACA Ground and at Optus Stadium, convenient onsite gym access at a discounted rate — train before work, at lunch, or after-hours without leaving the office, Birthday Leave, salary packaging, employee recognition program, discounts on cricket merchandise, corporate health insurance discount, corporate partner discount, flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities and more!
A little bit about us
At WA Cricket, we’re proud to lead the way in Australian sport, developing inspiring players, building an inclusive and energetic cricket community, and creating meaningful social impact. The iconic WACA Ground is the home of the Perth Scorchers, our WA Men’s and Women’s teams, and the WA Cricket Foundation.
As the WACA Ground evolves into a vibrant, sustainable community and sporting hub, cricket remains firmly at its heart.
Our Culture
At WA Cricket, we champion a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re committed to providing a safe environment for children. Our culture is grounded in our values Excellence, Collaboration, Inclusion and Celebration which guide how we show up for each other and our community, every day.
Want to join our team?
If you feel this role is for you, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience by 24 April 2026
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and as such the application closing date may be brought forward.
If you would like to receive a copy of the job description or would like any further information, please contact [email protected] or call 9265 7273.
Sometimes your personal circumstances may mean you need a bit of extra support to apply for this position. Just get in touch with the People & Culture team, by email or phone.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!