Closing date: 21st March 2014

Develop, implement, and manage High Performance Youth Pathway (male) program. Focus areas to include (but not restricted to):

• Implement and manage Talent ID program
• Appointment and development of accredited coaching staff
• Implementation of skill development programs throughout Tasmania
• Ensure Individual Player Plans (IPP) for all players are developed and managed via Cricket Australia Athlete Management System
• Attend regional squad training sessions (as required)

• Develop best practice coaching structures and systems to facilitate on-going team and individual player development
• Promote and support individual player Professional Development programs and initiatives

• Set clear objectives for all staff and provide the platform for the achievement of individual performance objectives
• In conjunction with GM – Cricket and HR Manager support the professional development of all coaches

• In consultation with GM – Cricket ensure the appropriate support staff are appointed to provide quality professional service within the High Performance program. Areas to include (but not restricted to):
• Sports Psychology
• Medical (physiotherapy, GP, Sports Physician)
• Diet & Nutrition

• Fill role of Head Coach for specific Youth team
• Fill role of Assistant Coach for specific Youth team (time permitting)
• Provide input on policies, playing conditions, and scheduling for National Championships

• Operate within program operational budget
• Maximise available resources for the benefit of the Youth program

• Complete media requests as directed/scheduled by CT Media & Communications Manager
• Represent CT and Youth Pathway program professionally and with integrity

• Provide reports and/or make presentation to the Cricket Committee and/or CT Board (as requested)
• Play a lead role in CT High Performance coaching group
• Provide regular feedback on HP players to relevant coaches in Grade cricket

• An active member of Youth Pathway selection panel

• Contribute to the on-going success of Cricket Tasmania by adopting a holistic view of the organisation and its Strategic objectives
• Promote and role model the desired culture and behaviours amongst Cricket Tasmania employees and related groups
• Increase your capabilities by undertaking specific training and personal development programs
• Ensure adherence to the human resource policies put in place by Cricket Tasmania
• Meet the obligations of a leader as defined in relevant Health and Safety legislation

• Finish in the top four teams in all National Youth Championships
• Place in the top two positions of the Spirit of Cricket Award at each National Championships
• High Performance coaching staff to be the best in Australia measured by:
• Success of team and individual players
• Elevation to national roles (coaches)
• Tasmanian cricket’s pathway programs attract and retain talented youth multi-sport athletes at >50% success rate

• Level 3 Cricket Coaching Accreditation
• Team/Individual coaching experience
• Experience within cricket industry
• Driver’s Licence

• High level playing experience

Critical skills and knowledge

• Excellence in developing, implementing, and managing High Performance cricket programs
• Ability to motivate and influence High Performance cricketers, coaches and teams
• Strong commitment to performance excellence
• Understanding of modern coaching techniques and methodologies
• Resilience and energy to operate in a challenging working environment
• Proven ability to operate with professionalism and integrity in challenging situations
• Well-developed management and leadership skills
• Advanced relationship building and stakeholder management skills
• High level interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional planning, coordination and organisational skills
• Proven administrative and financial management skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as part of a team