AddressQueensland Cricket are seeking a driven Coaching and Talent Specialist to join our Community Cricket team on a permanent full-time contract, based in Cairns. We welcome all applicants junior and/or experienced to apply.
About the role
Reporting to the State Talent Manager - Junior Pathway, in this role you will be responsible for the promotion, implementation and delivery of player and coach development across the Far North Qld (FNQ) region.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Engage with clubs to develop better training environments.
- Build, mentor and maintain a network of talented coaches across the region.
- Establish an annual calendar of coaching workshops and seminars.
- Lead, plan and deliver Community Coach Education courses.
- Update and lead depth charts to identify talented cricketers in the region.
- Lead, plan and deliver the talented player development program for players with potential to play State level Cricket
- Support and guide the regions representative program
- Support schools interested in developing cricket programs
- Support and inform the delivery of engaging junior cricket formats
About you
The successful applicant must have:
- Representative (Level 2) Coach Accreditation
- Demonstrable coaching experience with individuals and teams
- Experience in athlete talent identification and development processes
- Excellent at building relationships
- Ability to work flexibly
- Current Blue Card for working with children issued by Blue Card Services Qld
What's in it for you?
Build your skills in a high-growth professional environment. Work in a dynamic, flexible and progressive workplace that is committed to giving you the opportunities you deserve. Enjoy the fun of professional sport and the rewards of contributing to your community. Take advantage of the employee benefits on offer, including learning and development opportunities, flexible work arrangements and the odd ticket to the cricket.
About Queensland Cricket
Queensland Cricket is responsible for leading and administering cricket throughout Queensland. Our purpose is to promote and grow cricket ensuring all Queenslanders can play, participate, and enjoy the game.? Our teams include Queensland Bulls, Queensland Fire and Brisbane Heat.
Queensland Cricket values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Your age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or religion won't impact whether or not you're part of the team. It's your drive to do great work that'll help you shine. At Queensland Cricket we are committed to providing a safe environment for everyone involved in our sport including children. We measure ourselves on our values - We Care, We Lead, We Deliver, and We Innovate.
We require all applicants to undergo background check and screening prior to or during any appointments.
Queensland Cricket acknowledges that we reside on traditional lands of the Yuggera people and the Turrbal people. We offer our respect to the Elders of these traditional lands, and through them to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples past, present, and emerging. Queensland Cricket encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
