Sunshine Coast Cricket Association Expression of Interest

Sunshine Coast Cricket
Association
Expression of Interest:
Coaching Staff 2016 - 17
About Us
Mission Statement
To administer and promote cricket programs on behalf of
affiliated clubs so that players of all ages and abilities
can enjoy the sport.
SCCA
The association currently boasts up to 62 Senior Teams and 97 Junior Teams ( as far south as Caboolture/ Burpengary and North
to Gympie ) as well as its flagship structure in the Brisbane Grade Competition, The Sunshine Coast Scorchers.
The Scorchers comprise 1st and 2nd grade Men’s Teams, a 2nd grade Women’s Team and The Lord’s Taverners Team.
The Scorchers
The Sunshine Coast Scorchers, the flagship Team of the Sunshine Coast Cricket Association, entered the
Brisbane Grade Competition in the 1995/96 season and won the First Grade Premiership in the 2005/06
Season.
The Scorchers Programme consists of 1st , 2nd grade, 2nd Grade Womens and the Lords Taverners teams
competing in the Brisbane Premier Grade Competition.
Scorchers 1st Grade team last contested a semi final (2 Day Competition)in 2014-15 season being beaten by
eventual winners Valleys ,and since then have just fallen short to reach the finals series after defeats in the
last round of Competition.
Scorchers 1st Grade have competed in 3 of the last 5 Grand Finals in T20 competition but still to taste
success.
The aim of the Scorchers Programme is to provide a pathway for young Sunshine Coast Cricketers to
achieve at the highest level of Grade Cricket in South East Queensland and which then open doors to State,
National and Big Bash T20 Representation.
Scorcher players who have realised their cricketing aspirations include Ashley Nofke (Queensland/WA and
Australia ODI ) , James Bazely ( Australian U/19’s, Australian Cricket Academy XI) , Alecz Day (Wellington)
and Nick Selman (Glamorgan).
It is the Association’s belief that just as young Australian Cricketers aspire to wear the Baggy Green so too
should young Sunshine Coast Cricketers aspire to wear the Baggy Red.
The Scorchers Home is at John Blanck Oval Buderim ( an hour north of Brisbane) where training facilities
are second to none in Premier Grade cricket in Australia.
These include 6 artificial wickets with 1 Bowling Machine permanently stationed (4 nets floodlit), 4 large
Cricket ovals, and state of the art fully enclosed spacious Floodlit Turf practice wickets, with up to 3 wickets
running at any one time.
These facilities are used by International and First Class teams as a pre season training base annually.
Position
1. Job Title: Scorchers Head Coach
Job Purpose
The Head Coach will be responsible for delivering and coordinating the Cricket Coaching Program for Sunshine Coast
Representative Teams including 1st and 2nd Grade, The Scorchers Academy and the Lord’s Taverners. The Head Coach will, in
consultation with Assistant Coaches, deliver comprehensive training programs and coaching programs for each team. The Position
has a strong focus on continuous improvement and as such the head coach will be responsible for designing and implementing
individual skill development programs that track and monitor player progress to increase the competitiveness of Sunshine Coast
representative teams.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
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Member of Selection Committee 1st ,2nd Grade and Lord Taverners Teams .
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Report monthly to SCCA management committee or nominated person/persons on progress and development of these
teams.
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Liaises regularly with media and promotes a positive image of players and Sunshine Coast cricket and its Sponsors
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Accepts invitations from Clubs to speak at special occasions or support Club Coaches where able
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Plans and Directs at least 2 midweek training sessions during season as well as implement pre season schedule which
includes practice sessions and matches
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Develop strategies for Retention and Recruitment of players within and outside the Association
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Develops structured links between Representative Players and all Clubs
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Maintains close links with and reports to Qld Cricket High Performance manager,
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Monitors own progress in accordance with KPI’s
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Improves individual player performance and skill levels
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Supervises, mentors and guides players and Assistant Coaches
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Attends matches with 1st Grade team
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Conducts risk assessments when and where deemed necessary
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The Head Coach is to be available for all commitments with the respective teams including mid week
coaching and on game days. Period spans August 16 - March 17.
Reports to the SCCA Management Committee or nominated person/persons
Knowledge Skills and Experience
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Demonstrate history of coaching and or playing to the standard required for the position and references that may be
contacted.
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Comprehensive working knowledge of cricket coaching techniques for all facets of the game in all 3 different formats
played in the Brisbane Premier Grade Competitions which include T20, 50 over One day and 2day games
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Outstanding organisational Skills
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Additional Information
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Employees are required to work with SCCA to provide a working environment that is safe and without risks to health, safety
and welfare of players and others who may be affected.
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This Job Description summarises the major responsibilities of the role. It is not intended to exclude other activities nor
future changes that may impact the role of the Head Coach
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Appointment to the position is subject to the provision of satisfactory Reference Checks and the provision of a satisfactory
Criminal History Report
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The successful applicant will be the holder of a Working with Children Queensland Govt Blue Card.
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Opportunities will exist for the Head Coach to seek additional employment based around existing coaching duties.
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The Head Coach will possess a minimum Level 2 Cricket Coaching CA accreditation.
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Qld Cricket employs the Head Coach following a recommendation from SCCA
The Application
Contact / Application
For further information and to lodge an expression of interest, please send your details and relevant
experience to:
Glynn Williams - Administrator
PO Box 345 Eumundi Q 4562
Tel. 07 5442 8380
mailto:[email protected]
Information and Application form available http://sunshinecoastcricket.com.au/
Expressions of interest close @ 5pm April 08