Looking For A Coach For Our Senior Mens Team For The 2026/2027 Season

The Coach is instrumental in fostering a fun, inclusive, positive, supportive and engaging sporting environment. Their role is to plan and deliver training sessions to encourage skill development, participation and enjoyment. The coach is responsible for team behavior and mentoring the team on match days.

Responsible to: The President, Vice President

DESIRED SKILLS
• Cricket Australia coach’s accreditation. **
• Ability to analyse, study, plan and assess the game as it develops.
• Effective communicator
• Knowledge of cricket skills -– technical and tactical or be willing to learn
• Ability to deal with a wide range of players, officials and supporters.
• Leadership skills.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Adhere to the mission, vision and values of the club
• Organise training and manage the team during competition.
• Instruct Cricket skills and team tactics.
• Provide clear instruction and feedback to the team and individual players.
• Represent the club at official functions and community activities.
• Have an understanding of injury prevention, care and management.
• Develop team morale.
Pre-season
• Obtain Team Contact List including information of any medical conditions
• Introduce yourself as the Coach.
• Liaise with the Club to establish team training days, time, location etc.
• Liaise with the Team Manager/Equipment Coordinator to ensure All Senior teams has all equipment needed.
• Liaise with the Team Manager to setup the team on Play HQ
• Organise pre-season training sessions if required.
• Review Cricket Australia’s coaching resources available to support all coaches
• Understand child safeguarding policies and practices in relation to coaching.
During the season
• Organise and run regular training sessions, utilising Cricket Australia’s coaching resources if required to ensure skills development, engagement and fun.
• Help with a plan and help select the teams prior to each game ensuring compliance with rotation rules etc.
• Prepare the team for match days by setting standardised warm up session, providing clear instructions.
• Ensure all welfare and safety requirements for the team are met, including hydration, sun protection and protective equipment during training sessions.
• Promote cooperation, teamwork and fair play during all matches and activities.
• Promote the Spirit of Cricket and help to ensure the Code of Conduct for players, parents and spectators is adhered to.
• Liaise with the Team Manager regarding team/player issues when required.
Post-season
• Liaise with the Team Manager regarding any team awards.
• With your Team Manager, ensure all Club equipment is returned.
• Inform the club of your intention to continue next season