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 / ND Cricket Board, ND Cricket Staff, Knights’ support personnel, Knights’ Players, Knights’ T-20 Coach
Key External Relationships / NZC High Performance staff, District Associations, sponsors, media
Primary Objectives /
- To prepare & develop a men’s squad that competes successfully in all domestic competitions
- To develop individuals to represent the Blackcaps in all three formats
Location (office) / Hamilton, New Zealand
Remuneration / Structured to attract high quality candidates
Start Date / Negotiable
- Technical and Personal Competencies
(a)Mandatory
- Proven success in cricket coaching at First Class or senior level
- High level of cricket 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
- High level of ambition
- Ability to manage staff
(b)Highly desirable
- NZC Level 3 (or equivalent) coaching certificate
- First Class cricket experience
- Ability to communicate with the media
- Key Challenges / Performance Indicators
- ProduceBlackcap players
- Team success
- Development and preparation of the next tier of ND players for future individual and team success
- Assist in growing the ND brand and positive relationship with NZC
- Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
(a)Preparation, Training and Playing
- To develop programs that maximise ND’s chances of success.
- Design, coordinate and implementpre-season and in-season conditioning and skill practice training sessions that improve individuals and the team.
- Actively communicate with all contracted ND players.
- Coordination and utilization of specialist coaches where appropriate.
- To develop 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 and maintain playing strategies that promote excellence and success.
- Work with Director of High Performance and Chairman of Selectors to ensure awareness of next tier of players on the cusp of representing ND are tracking.
- Ensure smooth transition of players into T20 campaign.
(b)Relationships
- Establish working relationships with the ND CEO, Director of High Performance and T20 Coach.
- Prepare and obtain Director of High Performance for an annual budget.
- Implement and monitor the budget.
- In conjunction with the Director of High Performance, establish working relationships with the ND senior team staff, with clear role definitions.
- Work with the senior players and staff to establish team protocols.
- In coordination with the Chairman of Selectors and Director of High Performance, clearly define selection polices and protocols.
- Involve players in decision making, delegate tasks and assign responsibilities accordingly.
- Foster positive relationships with administrators, supporters, sponsors, District Associations, and the media.
- Help facilitate players’ education and learning opportunities for life after cricket.
(c)Reporting and Monitoring
- 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 NDCricket.
(d)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.
- Provide some assistance to the Northern Spirit team and Head Coach.
- 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.