key coaching role supporting head of cricket
legacy opportuntiy
develop next generation of territory talent
join a growing, ambitious and dynamic team
based at dxc arena, darwin
ABOUT NORTHERN TERRITORY CRICKET LTD
Northern Territory Cricket Ltd is the peak sporting body for cricket in the Territory. As custodians of the sport, we work closely with Cricket Australia, the seven other State & Territory Associations and our members to serve and grow the game. Our purpose is to unite and inspire our community through cricket, and our vision is to create a thriving sport for all.
Our Community
Cricket in the Territory is unique, with a small but richly diverse community which is spread across a vast and rugged land mass bigger than most countries (our two largest towns are 1,500kms apart!). Our season never ends, with Top End cricketers playing in the dry season (Apr-Sep), while those in the Red Centre battle it out over summer (Oct-Mar). Cricket doesn’t stop in the Territory and that’s the way we like it.
Our community is rich in diversity; from Indigenous Australians who represent the oldest continuous culture in the world, to recent south Asian arrivals, to those passing through in pursuit of opportunities that only a northern winter provides, and everyone in between. Everyone is welcome, and everyone plays an equally important role in enhancing the game of cricket.e in the world, to recent south Asian arrivals, to those passing through in pursuit of opportunities that only a northern winter provides, and everyone in between. Everyone is welcome, and everyone plays an equally important role in enhancing the game of cricket.
The Pathway & Talent Development Coach will support the Head of Cricket to produce the next generation of Northern Territory elite cricketers, following in the footsteps of D’Arcy Short, Kane Richardson and Jake Weatherald.
This newly created role will primarily be responsible for:
The effective implementation and management of pathway programs.
Providing coaching leadership or support for pathway teams.
Driving and delivering coach development programs.
The role will work closely with the Head of Cricket to systematically identify, select and develop talented male and female players, coaches and officials, and ensure the most effective pathway structures and programs are in place to for talented participants to reach their potential.
The position requires a talented high performance cricket coach who has a highly developed knowledge and understanding of the Australian Cricket ecosystem (from entry level to pathways through to elite teams).
The successful candidate will be an educator and relationship builder, with high emotional intelligence, excellent communication skills and a proven track record of collaborating within a pathway or elite sports environment.
Above all, the ideal candidate will have the passion, patience and capability to build and implement best practice in the Northern Territory, and they will be intrinsically motivated by the challenge and opportunity of long-term program and athlete development.
We are seeking a great fit for our small tight-knit team of people committed to elevating the role we play in Australian Cricket. An individual who is high character, team orientated and who wants to make a difference.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Pathway & Talent Identification Implement a clear and professionalised pathway in line with Australian Cricket talent development & best practice.
Manage all male and female academies and programs, ensuring talented players progress through the pathway.
Implement talent identification and development programs, including innovative ways to attract new talent.
Ensure talented players are identified, profiled and developed in line with national selection philosophy.
Lead the implementation of depth charts and Individual Player Plans (IPP) to help drive continuous improvement.
Oversee the operations and delivery of male and female pathway teams at national championships.
Support the implementation and communication of a clear, consistent, robust and transparent selection philosophy.
Model a high-performance mindset of regular review, measurement, assessment and feedback exchange.
Build relationships with key talent development stakeholders at a local, state and national level.
Work closely with players and clubs to facilitate a system driven approach to talent development. Embed the use of the Athlete Management System (AMS) throughout pathway programs.
Coaching
Act in a coaching capacity for male and female Northern Territory pathway teams.
Ensure coaches and players model expected standards of performance and behaviours on and off the field.
Assist with the recruitment, retention and development of pathway coaches and provide support and mentoring.
Implement individual coach assessment and mentoring, including Individual Coach Development Plans (ICDP).
Build out a coach development framework that is clear, professional and aligned to the National Framework.
Deliver coaching accreditation courses as part of Cricket Australia’s modernised approach to coaching. Develop a network of skilled, active and accredited coaches that raise the standard and brand of coaching.
Develop, promote and implement an annual calendar of professional development opportunities. Increase the volume of accredited community coaches to enable and support increased growth and participation.
Seek out best practice, innovation and new developments that improve coach development across the Territory.
Act as the main point of contact for NT Cricket on all coaching related matters.