DULWICH CRICKET CLUB
A Section of Dulwich Sports Club Ltd
Burbage Road, Dulwich, London, SE24 9HP
Tel 020 7274 1242
www.dulwichcc.com
PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER
John Smith Tim Brown John Smith
Dulwich Cricket Club Juniors Head Coach – general information, role profile and key competencies
Overview of the role
To oversee the delivery of a high quality coaching service to the Dulwich Cricket Club juniors section including working with age group managers, coaches, parents and the wider Club as a whole. To ensure that plans are put in place prior to the season to ensure the required coaching resources are in place; to offer leadership to, and organise, the coaches on an on-going basis through the season; oversee the quality of coaching provision; to undertake administrative activities as required; and to ensure that all matters relating to Club Mark accreditation, health, safety and welfare are met. To help the Club develop a high quality and sustainable coaching arrangement and junior section structure for the future.
Remuneration
Dulwich Cricket Club would offer this role based on a fixed sum to be negotiated, rather than an hourly rate. Payment is to reflect the additional duties and responsibilities outlined above and detailed below in the role profile, and is in addition to any payment for coaching which will be paid on an hourly rate basis, as agreed. Subject to negotiation, it is expected that the honorarium for this role will be in the region of £2,000 which would be paid over the four months of April to July on a monthly basis.
Other supporting information
Although the ideal requirement would be for the Head Coach to be present, or participate in, all Dulwich Cricket Club junior coaching sessions it is appreciated that this is unlikely to be practicable. It would be expected that arrangements are agreed and put in place such that the Head Coach role does not disadvantage any particular age group.
Application process
Applicants are asked to provide a written, typed statement of no longer than 3 sides of A4 detailing their suitability to the role. Applicants should outline how their skills and experience meet the role requirements and key competencies as set out below, using examples where relevant.
The deadline for receipt of written statements is Friday, 19th September 2014. Interviews will be arranged with candidates following this with a view to an appointment being made in early October. The interview panel will comprise three representatives of the age group managers and Dulwich Cricket Club officials.
Statements (and any further queries or information) should be sent to David Beck and Graeme Hough at the following e-mail addresses by the closing date as above.
Main duties and key accountabilities of the role
· Work with age group managers and other Dulwich Cricket Club officials to plan a deliverable, high quality juniors coaching programme for the 2012 season that aligns with the broader Club objectives, meets Club Mark requirements and meets the expectations of juniors and their parents/guardians;
· To lead the process of recruiting a high quality coaching team ensuring that all lead coaches have the necessary qualifications and certifications;
· To help develop coaches for the future, in particular acting as a mentor for newly qualified coaches and others interested in becoming coaches (including parents, age group managers, Young Leaders, etc);
· To work with lead coaches and age group managers to develop coaching plans for each age group prior to the start of the season and, where necessary, to review and amend these plans;
· To ensure that the coaching programmes across all age groups are appropriate, relevant, challenging and enjoyable for children of all abilities;
· To oversee the quality of coaching provided and provide feedback and guidance where necessary;
· To work with Club officials and age group managers to ensure that the health, safety and welfare of children, colleagues and others is fundamental to all activities, coaching plans and coaching organisation;
· To assist in the production of a Selection Policy for the juniors section working with age group managers and other Club officials;
· Where applicable and relevant to advise juniors and their parents/guardians on the development of their cricket careers and, where relevant, assist their progression to representative levels
· To ensure that regular and productive communication is in place between age group managers and lead coaches;
· To act as a key contact for parents and to act as an ambassador and role model for the Club at all times, including adherence to the Club’s Code of Conduct by yourself and as an advocate of this for parents, officials and coaches;
· To attend and take an active part in Dulwich Cricket Club Junior Committee meetings as required;
· To undertake any administrative activities as required by the role;
· To adhere to the principles of equality and diversity and to help deliver the Club’s broader objective of promoting equality of opportunity;
· To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected;
Working relationships and key contacts
The following are the key groups of people that the post holder would be required to have good working relationships with:
· Age group managers
· Club officials
· Parents
· Coaches
· Surrey County Cricket Club (as relevant and appropriate)
Role requirements and key competencies
Qualifications and experience
· A minimum ECB Level 2 (or equivalent) qualified coach which can be evidenced
· Experience of being a Head Coach or of undertaking a significant role in a large, organised and forward thinking juniors cricket section
Planning and strategic thinking
· To be organised, and able to organise others, to achieve agreed short, medium and long term objectives
· To identify issues, problems, areas for improvement and to devise solutions
· To understand how the role aligns with other Dulwich Cricket Club activities, plans and objectives
Innovative Thinker
· Contributes to, and delivers on, innovative approaches whilst managing identified risks
Networking & Influencing
· Demonstrates commitment to an inclusive and flexible approach through working with others
· Enjoys a high profile and is able to build relationships to influence and deliver effective action and communication with a wide range of people and interested parties
Communication
· Communicates well, with a depth of knowledge and experience that engenders trust and confidence
· Shows effective listening, written and verbal skills and is able to vary style and method appropriate to context and audience
Focus on Results
· Works with an energy and commitment to deliver on plans and objectives and continually strives for improvement
Dulwich Cricket Club
August 2014