Women & Girls Growth Lead

September 17, 2024

Cricket Australia

Marrara

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.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Cricket, the newly created position of Women & Girls Growth Lead will play a key role in delivering key strategic initiatives within the Cricket Australia Women & Girls Action Plan (2024-2034), most notably drive:

Participation in all aspects of women and girls cricket
Accelerated growth with a renewed focus on retention
Great experiences that foster a life-long love of the game

The successful candidate will spearhead the delivery of new and existing programs designed to make cricket fun, welcoming and inclusive to Women & Girls.

Leading and collaborating with key internal and external stakeholders, the role will execute a shared vision and plan to transform the game of cricket for Women & Girls in the Northern Territory.

The role will focus on significantly increasing entry level opportunities and registered participation for Women & Girls, as well as attracting and recruiting new female participants, coaches, volunteers and match officials from all backgrounds by broadening crickets appeal and ensuring they have a great first experience.

Cricket in the Territory is a sleeping giant, and the successful candidate has the opportunity to achieve record female participation growth for the sport.

About you

Relevant tertiary qualification in Education, Coaching, Sports Management, Recreation or equivalent experience.

-Demonstrated experience in sports industry, community sport, athlete development or related field (Minimum - 1 year).

Demonstrated capability to develop, support and deliver cricket programs (or equivalent).
Demonstrated understanding of community sport and key stakeholder groups including volunteers, coaches, clubs and schools.
Level 2 Cricket Australia Coaching Certification (Desirable).
High level of coaching and instruction ability.
A demonstrated self-starter with a can-do attitude.
Excellent presentation and communication skills.
An ability to use data and insights.

-Community orientated mindset with a strong desire to serve, support and grow the sport.-

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent computer, database and website skills and literacy.
Ability to work flexibly.

Essential Requirements

Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check
Drivers Licence

Desirable Criteria

First Aid Certificate

Attachment

Visit ntcricket@ntcricket.com.au for the Position Overview

Application Instruction

Your application should be sent to ntcricket@ntcricket.com.au

Applications should include a cover letter and accompanying CV of no more than 5 pages.

For further information please contact:

Nick Winter
0411 317 907

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available