Vacancies…..

Cricket Development Manager

Northland Cricket Association is situated at Cobham Oval in Whangarei.  The Association covers off the region from Cape Reinga to Rodney.  There are various cricket competitions facilitated within the Northland region and the Northland Cricket Association is a proud and committed province.

There is an opportunity to become part of the new delivery of community cricket across Northern Districts. We’re looking for a Cricket Development Manager, based in Whangarei.  In this role you’ll be inspiring the next generation of players and fans whilst growing the female and multi-cultural participation within Cricket. Much of the role will be strengthening relationships across community cricket stakeholders such as clubs and schools to help grow all cricket products and offerings. 

Responsibilities include:

• Be an active participant in a wider and dynamic Development Team across Northern Districts
• Inspire the next generation of players and fans
• Implementation of community cricket delivery across the NCA region
• Grow female and multi-cultural participation in cricket
• Growing participation in clubs and schools
• Strengthening relationships across community cricket stakeholders, such as clubs and schools
• Delivering a Junior NPL (female cricket) programme and assist/support in the promotion of it
• Using the Northern Spirit and Northern Knights brands as promotional tools to engage with the cricket community

The ideal applicant will have:

• A strong understanding of community sport with an interest in cricket
• A demonstrated understanding of schools and clubs to effectively contribute to programs that assist with player retention and development
• A strong background in coordinating and managing stakeholder relationships, including experience of achieving results through others
• Good administration skills
• Strong written and verbal communication

A NZC coaching certificate, would be regarded favourably but not essential.

Candidates should email a CV and covering letter to stephenc@northcricket.co.nz . A position description is available on request. Applications close at 5pm on Monday 23 July 2018. Please note all applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.