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COACHING EDUCATOR

A vacancy has arisen in the Amateur Cricket Department of Gauteng Cricket Board for the position of Coaching Educator.

Anyone interested in applying for the position may do so in writing by no later than Monday, 20 February 2012 (closing date) to email cv@cricketgauteng.co.za.

The more important criteria for the appointment is set out below and although not exhaustive, would serve as a guideline in assessing a prospective candidate.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES

A. Knowledge & Experience

Plan and implement all amateur cricket related activities relating to the following :

KFC Mini Cricket coaching
Youth & Development Cricket coaching
Women’s & Girls Cricket coaching
National Tournaments representative coaches allocations

Budget Planning and Control
Coaching and Consulting
Usage of computers and related software.
Public relations and service levels.
Negotiating skills with various services providers and stake holders for Amateur Cricket
Coaching and latest development in our field
Vaal Country Districts structures
Coaching and latest development in/out field
Union Constitution and policies
Latest trends in the game of cricket

B. Key Performance Areas

1. Administration of coaching courses and association

1.1 The following courses must be arranged, including invitations, course material, presenters, registration, time, venue, etc.

Mini cricket and orientation courses;
Level 1 and 2 : Schools, clubs, academies and registered members of the Coaches’ Association;
Level 3: As per CSA invitation.

1.2 The coaches’ library is maintained: Necessary finance required.

1.3 Attend CSA coaches’ management meetings.

1.4 Marking of examination papers.

1.5 Distribution of coaching certificates, information and resources.

1.6 Update database of successful candidates.

1.7 Update database of successful candidates.

1.8 Provide secretarial support and ensure that the Coaches’ Association activities are functional

1.9 Arrange refresher courses and coaches’ forum.

1.10 Compiling a quarterly Coaches’ newsletter.

1.11 Enhancing communication channels and coaching structures.

2. Coaching education

2.1 Assist in setting up sound coaching structures (areas, schools and clubs).

2.2 Identify and fast track previously disadvantaged individuals (players, coaches and administrators).

2.3 Sourcing of new information and material to better our coaching structures.

3. Provide coaching support

3.1 Assist coaches of provincial teams with programmes, professional services, coaching and fitness evaluations.

3.2 Assist with High Performance programme.

4. KFC coaching

4.1 Administer coaching process.

4.2 Prepare timetable of activities.

4.3Support KFC co-ordinator in providing coaching in the KFC programme.

5.Schools’ Provincial Cricket

5.1 Assist with trial process and selection process (coaches and players).

5.2 Set up elite programme structure to enhance performance.

5.3 Give guidance to the respective age group coaches within talent acceleration programme.

5.4 Attend and be present at all provincial and national schools’ camps.

6. Amateur Academy

Oversee all coaching aspects of the amateur academy and make recommendations and monitor such.

7. Appointment of amateur and development coaches

7.1 Assist in the appointment process of all Development, Schools and Cricket Weeks GCB coaches.

7.2 Attend to all annual refresher courses and up-skill coaching courses for all GCB amateur and development coaches.

6. Transformation

Capture data w.r.t Transformation
Provide reports to Cricket SA (“CSA”)
Provide info to committees
Record progress for Transformation reports.

C. Personal / Interpersonal Skills

Strong Decision making ability
Strong inter-personal skills and the ability to be a team player
Sound People Management Experience and Conflict handling ability
An optimistic and positive approach to work
Good initiative and be articulate in verbal and written form
A logic and rational approach to problem solving
The ability to work under pressure and handling of stress
Must have own transport
Be able and willing to work long and non-standard working hours at times, including weekends
Analytical thinker and operator
Sound Delegation skills
Sound Communication skills
Concentrate of Accuracy and correctness
Dependability
Ethical approach to life and all matters
Good Discipline
Punctuality is very important
Confidentiality and Reliability
Assertiveness
Strong Motivational skills required
Focus on Prioritising
Organisational Skills essential
Planning and Control

You are requested to send your CV and preferred salary, with 2 (two) references to cv@cricketgauteng.co.za. by no later than Monday, 20 February 2012. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

Should you not have heard from us by Monday, 6 February 2012, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.

Gauteng Cricket Board reserves the right to fill this vacancy, should an ideal candidate not be identified.