Wellington Collegians Cricket Club Inc
P O Box 3388
Wellington 6140
www.collegians.org.nz
Wellington Collegians, Club Development Officer / Playing Senior Coach
Background to the position
The Wellington Collegians Cricket Club is seeking a Club Development Officer and Playing
Senior Coach. This role is co-funded by Cricket Wellington as part of the “One-Club”
programme as a mechanism to ensure the ongoing growth and administrative sustainability
of grass roots cricket in the Wellington region. At Wellington Collegians, the tasks of the Club
Development Officer have been expanded to include leading roles as the Club’s junior coach
and playing head coach of the Club’s senior squad. The Playing Senior Coach will be
available for hire for personalised tuition and is expected to grow a portfolio of external
contracts to schools and individuals. This is a full-time and permanent position, which will be
reviewed seasonally based on performance.
Background to the club
The Wellington Collegians Cricket Club is New Zealand’s oldest club; in its various
incarnations, the Club has been an integral part of Wellington cricket and the wider sporting
community since 1853. Collegians is Wellington’s leading inner-city cricket club. It has
always welcomed cricketers from all walks of life, and the makeup of its playing teams and
administration reflects a diverse mix of races, ages, occupations and social backgrounds.
The Club provides a high quality sporting and social environment for cricketers at all levels,
comprised of well over 200 junior players, two women’s teams and 11 senior men’s teams.
The cornerstone of quality learning experiences across all ages and skill levels is high quality
coaching. The Club Development Officer / Playing Senior Coach will take a leading role in
developing and executing coaching plans, working with players and coaches across the
entire Club.
Employee Specifications
Work Experience:
Experience as a coach and player to highest levels of Club cricket essential. Provincial or
representative-level experience would be desirable, as would any history working with
emerging elite-level cricketers. Previous experience executing community cricket initiatives
would be desirable, along with previous experience coaching at schools. Demonstrated
administrative skills and a history of self-management are essential.
Essential skills
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Very high technical proficiency
Ability to play all forms of senior cricket
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of the structure and operations of cricket
Experience of the education sector (particularly primary school)
Ability to manage large learning groups (such as a class of school children)
Professional knowledge
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Understanding of how cricket clubs’ programmes operate
Firm knowledge and understanding of current cricket development principles
An appreciation of the challenges and opportunities impacting cricket
Understanding the needs of clients and an awareness of how to grow new
commercial opportunities
Office skills
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Competent in the use of Microsoft Office Products
Ability to operate an appointments diary and timesheet
Competent in the use of online social media
Knowledge of office procedures and organisation
Maintains a high degree of accuracy in drafting and reviewing documents, and
providing information
Commercial skills
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Knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends and
technologies
Ability to identify areas of synergy within the club, and how these are best effected
Ability to manage the resources of the club (financial and other) to achieve targeted
results
Ability to seek new areas of outsourced funding and engage with commercial clients
General managerial abilities
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Punctual and ability to structure own day, manage workload and meet deadlines
Participates actively in team and organisational discussions and decision-making
Ability to influence others, with negotiation, partnering and team building skills
Contributes to club planning
Qualifications:
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Current Driver’s License and access to a vehicle
Must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand
Qualifications in either sport administration, or a sports-related discipline, or
education, is desirable
New Zealand Cricket Level 2 or 3 Coaching Qualification (or its international
equivalent)
Personal Attributes:
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A passion for club cricket and the future of cricket in Wellington
Superior organisational, planning and presentation skills
High level of personal fitness and wellbeing that will inspire others
The ability to communicate effectively and to fit into a team environment
Positive and enthusiastic attitude and demeanour
Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and build mutually beneficial relationships
Ability to inspire, motivate and encourage young people through sport
Maintains the highest standard of personal conduct in performing all duties
Flexible and open minded
Willingness to take ownership and be held accountable
Commitment to continuous professional development and willingness to undertake
training where necessary
Ability to work unsupervised
Accommodating to working evenings and weekends when required
A full job description can be requested by email from the Club Chairman
(alan.orpin@clear.net.nz)
Applications should be made in writing by 15 August 2014, and addressed to:
CDO Position
Wellington Collegians Cricket Club
PO Box 3388
Wellington 6140