Team Coach
The Coach is instrumental in fostering a fun, inclusive, positive, supportive and engaging sporting environment. Their role is to plan and deliver training sessions to encourage skill development, participation and enjoyment. The coach is responsible for team behaviour and mentoring the team on match days.
Responsible to: Coaching Coordinator / The President
DESIRED SKILLS
• Cricket Australia coach’s accreditation.
• Ability to analyse, study, plan and assess the game as it develops.
• Effective communicator
• Knowledge of cricket skills -– technical and tactical or be willing to learn
• Ability to deal with a wide range of players, officials and supporters.
• Leadership skills.
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Adhere to the mission, vision and values of the club
• Organize training and manage the team during competition.
• Instruct Cricket skills and team tactics.
• Provide clear instruction and feedback to the team and individual players.
• Represent the club at official functions and community activities.
• Continually seek to upgrade skills and knowledge of the game.
• Have an understanding of injury prevention, care and management.
• Develop team morale.
Pre-season
• Obtain Team Contact List including information of any medical conditions
• Introduce yourself as the Coach.
• Liaise with the Club to establish team training days, time, location etc.
• Liaise with the Team Manager/Equipment Coordinator to ensure team has all equipment including, shade tent, first aid, sunscreen, scorer’s table/chair, ipad, keys etc.
• Liaise with the Team Manager to setup the team on MyCricket.
• Organise pre-season training sessions if required.
• Review Cricket Australia’s coaching resources available to support all coaches
• Understand child safeguarding policies and practices in relation to coaching.
During the season
• Organise and run regular training sessions, utilising Cricket Australia’s coaching resources if required to ensure skills development, engagement and fun.
• Plan and select the teams prior to each game ensuring compliance with rotation rules etc. and enter into MyCricket.
• Ensure the ground is set up at home games before match commencing.
• Prepare and lead the team on match days by running a warm up session, providing clear instructions, feedback and providing support during the game.
• Perform umpiring role during the game when required.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and accounted for
• Ensure all welfare and safety requirements for the team are met, including hydration, sun protection and protective equipment during training sessions and matches.
• Promote cooperation, teamwork and fair play during all matches and activities.
• Promote the Spirit of Cricket and help to ensure the Code of Conduct for players, parents and spectators is adhered to.
• Liaise with the Team Manager regarding team/player issues when required.
Post-season
• Arrange thank you gift for the Team Manager.
• Liaise with the Team Manager regarding any team awards.
• With your Team Manager, ensure all Club equipment is returned.
• Inform the club of your intention to continue next season.
