Employer / Northern Districts Cricket Association
Full-time / Part-time / Full time – 2 Year Fixed Term
Date / April 2018
Reports to / Director of High Performance
Key Internal Relationships / NDCA Board, NDCA Staff, Network and NPL Coaches, Spirit Players, Squad members
Key External Relationships / NZC HP Staff, District Associations
Primary Objectives /
- Produce high quality cricketers
- Provide a clear pathway for talented female cricketers
- Create a winning culture
Location / Hamilton (office), regular travel across region
Remuneration / Structured to attract high quality candidates
Start Date / Negotiable
Technical and Personal Competencies
A)Mandatory
- High level of knowledge in the following areas
- Technical
- Tactical
- Preparation
- Mental
- Ability to communicate with elite players of all ages
- Ability to communicate with key stakeholders
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to create a strong environment
B)Highly desirable
- NZC Level 3 (or equivalent) coaching certificate
- First Class cricket experience (coaching and/or playing)
- Proven success in coaching cricket at senior level
- Proven success in coaching female cricket teams
- Proven ability to motivate athletes and staff
- Understanding of Female High Performance and Pathways
Key Challenges / Performance Indicators
- Produce White Fern players
- Team success in both domestic competitions
- Assist ND to grow the Spirit Brand and ND cricket
- Develop female pathways at U15, U18 & U21 levels
- Run and develop the Northern Premier League (NPL)
- Identify talented cricketers for all representative side
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Preparation, Training, and Playing
A)Head Coach of Northern Spirit
- Work with support staff to design, coordinate and implement pre-season and in season conditioning and skill practice sessions for players in the Spirit squad
- Development of a team culture that promotes unity and commitment to performance on and off the field.
- Conduct pre-game, during-game and post-game analysis with the team.
- Develop playing strategies that promote excellence, success and are built around player capability
- Utilisie ND High Performance staff to help develop an appropriate player development plan
- Plan and deliver 1:1 and small group coaching sessions to players
B)Female Pathways Manager
- Review current female cricket pathways across Northern Districts
- Develop pathway programs for talented cricketers at U15, U18 and U21 level
- Implement training and playing opportunities for all talented cricketers within the age group squads
- Manage identified players Individual Performance Programs (IPP’s) – ensuring these are living documents and have periodical assessments
- Work with District Associations to identify and promote female cricket and the female cricket pathway
- Identify and manage the female component of the network coach program and identify suitable coaches to work within the program
- Line manage the coaches and team managers of the youthsquads at U15, U18 and U21 age groups
- Attend age group training, matches and tournaments where appropriate
- Organise and deliver the Northern Premier League
- Attend all Northern Premier League fixtures
Relationships
- Establish strong working relationships with Director of High Performance, key ND High Performance staff and the CEO.
- Establish strong working relationships with the Spirit management staff, selection panel and Spirit leadership group, with clear role definitions.
- Work with Spirit management and playing group to establish team protocols and hold all to account.
- In coordination with the Director of High Performance and the Spirit selection panel, clearly define selection policies and protocols.
- Engage the playing group in decision making, delegate tasks and assign responsibilities accordingly.
- Foster positive relationships with administrators, supporters, sponsors and District Associations
- Work with Individual players and their support networks to ensure optimal preparation
- Work with players in the youth squads to develop their cricket and life skills
Reporting
- Provide reports to the ND Cricket Board as required by the CEO.
- Provide reports to the NZ High Performance Manager (or other NZC personnel) as required by NZC.
- Provide an end of season report to ND Cricket Board.
- Provide end of season player reports as required by NZC and ND Cricket.
Other
- Fulfill NZC coaching requirements as set out within the High Performance Service Level Agreement subject to approval from the Director of High Performance.
- Assist in the development of High Performance coaches in Northern Districts.
- Assist ND in growing the game through game development appearances, visits to District Associations, and being accessible to the media.
- Be an active part of the ND administrative team.