Cricket Club Development Officer

The role of the Cricket Club Development Officer is to be the lead-figure in club development. You will lead on ensuring the club grows in terms of stature on all fronts; on-field performance (adult and junior), in the community, with finance, personnel (including players, coaches, officials and volunteers) and sustainability, in line with the Club Development Plan.

Ideally, you’ll need to be:

  • Self motivating and passionate about your club and club development generally
  • A driven, enthusiastic, positive, reliable, well presented leader
  • Good at managing situations, have strong organisational skills and be able to delegate
  • Knowledgeable about cricket structures, and cricket locally and generally
  • Good at interpersonal communication and negotiation skills
  • Friendly, approachable and reliable
  • Good with IT skills
  • An inventive, creative and a forward thinking visionary
  • Both a ‘starter’ and a ‘finisher’

What you will probably do:

  • Work closely with other key club members to ensure that the Club Development Plan is produced and targets set within the plan are achieved
  • Lead the review process of the Club Development Plan on an annual basis, setting future targets
  • Communicate with and motivate other club members to be proactive in assisting the development of the club
  • Ensure the club has strong partnerships with schools and others within the local community
  • Ensure the management and administration of the club’s procedures are regularly reviewed
  • Work with Volunteer Coordinator to ensure any marketing, PR and funding/sponsorship opportunities are explored andcompleted
  • Manage the changing culture within the club environment
  • Work closely with your local Provincial Union and Cricket Ireland Regional Development Officer
  • Be the main point of contact for any club matters

How much time might it take?

This role will be an ongoing one throughout the year. In most cases it will take about 3 to 4 hours per week.

What you should get out of it:

In terms of your club, this is arguably one of the most important positions within it, so it will be highly influential and respected. You could be looked upon as ones of the club’s leaders and you’ll have a direct hand in the development of many aspects of the club. It could be a demanding role, but also an incredibly rewarding one.

Benefits of volunteering:

  • A brilliant CV booster
  • Development of your interests to possibly become a profession
  • Support your portfolio
  • Experiencing new challenges
  • Working closely with others
  • Satisfaction from doing something to make a difference within your local community
  • Physical and social benefits – a chance to get out, have fun and meet some new people – enjoying the traditional social life that cricket clubs generate
  • Supporting your local community – putting something back into your community, personal satisfaction knowing you have helped others