The Point Cook Cricket Club is seeking EOI for a Senior Men’s Coach for the 2025-26 season.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Men’s program at a cricket club with a proud history in our local community, and with the support of a dedicated and united committee.
We invite anyone considering applying for the position to contact us for an informal discussion please email the Point Cook Cricket Club President:
Information about the position and the type of candidate we are seeking can be found in the position description below.Position Description – Senior Men’s Coach
ABOUT POINT COOK CRICKET CLUB
With a proud history stretching back to 1970, the Point Cook Cricket Club is based at Saltwater Reserve in Point Cook.
Our club fields sides in the Men’s, Women’s, and U18 competitions in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association.We are the fastest growing cricket club in the western suburbs area and aim to be the number 1 destination for cricketers of all levels who live in our region.
With a goal to continually strengthen and develop our player list and culture as we strive for a program that produces sustained success.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Executive Committee, the Senior Men’s Coach is responsible for planning and delivering a men’s cricket program that supports the club to achieve on-field success and establish a reputation for effectively developing the skills of its players.A natural leader and strong communicator, our Men’s Coach will help to create an engaging and positive environment where all players can thrive and grow.
The coach’s role includes assisting with recruitment and player retention, appointing team captains, planning and delivering training sessions, coaching skills and tactics, and overseeing weekly selection in partnership with team captains.
The coach is responsible for team behaviour and standards across all grades.
The role presents an opportunity to join a club with strong links to the local community, a talented playing group, and a desire to achieve sustained success.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE (ESSENTIAL)
· Cricket Australia coaching accreditation (Minimum Level One).
· Experience in management or leadership positions within a community sport or professional (job) capacity.
· Proven cricket knowledge and skills – technical and tactical.
· Experience in preparing, planning and delivering cricket training sessions using up-to-date theories and techniques.
· Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a range of personalities.
· Demonstrated relationship management skills.
· Highly competitive and committed to fair play, with ability to instil these values into others.
· A current Working with Children’s Check is a must.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE (DESIRABLE)
· Previous experience and success coaching at a senior cricket team/club level.
· Current high level playing ability (i.e. able to contribute positively to our First XI as a player) or past high level playing or coaching achievements.
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
· Set and oversee the pre-season and in-season training schedule for our men’s program.
· Appoint team captains and other support staff as necessary (e.g. assistant coach, net manager).
· Assist in recruitment and retention of all senior and junior players.
· Set and maintain an expected level of standards and behaviours for all players, to build and maintain our club’s reputation for hard but always fair play.
· Coaching of cricket skills to individuals and guide captains and the broader playing group on team tactics.
· Provide clear instruction and feedback to teams, captains and individual players.
· Ensure and promote a healthy, inclusive and safe environment for all men’s players participating in club sanctioned training or matches.
· Oversee selection in partnership with team captains and ensure strong communication to players around decisions and expectations.
· Develop team morale.
· Provide coaching advice and direction to the club’s junior coaches from time-to-time, both scheduled and on an adhoc as needed and/or requested forum.
· Oversee the clubs junior mentoring program.
· Liaise with the club committee to ensure availability of necessary training and matchday equipment.
SALARY AND DURATION
This is a contract position with remuneration and duration negotiable depending on experience on the candidate.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications are open and welcome for either a playing or non-playing coach.
To apply for this position or for more information, please email:
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