SITUATIONS VACANT

SUMMER CRIKET ACTIVATOR - FEMALE CRICKET (Wanaka/cromwell)

The Otago Country Cricket Association (OCCA) is looking for a Summer Cricket Activator focused on Female Cricket to assist in the delivery of cricket to school aged children. The Yeah Girls program and other local cricket initiatives introduce cricket to primary aged females in a fun and engaging way. It gives the students involved a place to experience cricket, develop their motor skills and grow their confidence. The programs have been a part of the OCCA development program for several years now and continues to grow each season.

This is a part-time position (15 hours per week) during summer, and we are seeking an enthusiastic, positive, and vibrant sports deliverer. The successful applicant will operate and deliver this popular OCCA cricket program, working with hundreds of young participants over the summer encouraging growth in participation for women’s cricket into the Otago Country region.

START/END DATE
Start date Monday October 11 - end date Friday March 21, with a 4 week break over Christmas (20 weeks in total). 

KEY ROLES
This role is suited to a passionate, confident person who has the energy and dynamism to engage enthusiastically with young people. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the drive and imagination to build, develop and adapt the program, to suit the preferences of participants.

The Successful Applicant will have the following attributes:
• Passion for Sport and Education - a motivated, well-organised individual who has the ability to teach and inspire children of all ages.
• An Enthusiastic Motivator – The ability to motivate children through genuine enthusiasm and encouragement.
• Desire to Succeed – A strong desire to succeed and deliver great experiences to our young people and grow the game of cricket.
• Well Organised – Effective planning, regular reporting and feedback are a key part of this role.

KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Demonstrated leadership and high level communication skills with proven ability to build effective cooperative working relationships internally and with diverse stakeholders
• Formal coaching qualifications is desirable, but not required. All training to be provided
• ​Sporting background (not necessarily cricket) 
• A proven ability to engage and positively interact with school children
• A love for sport and education is a must
• A valid driver’s licence and access to personal transport is essential

A NZC coaching certificate is regarded favourably as is any experience coaching sport to children. NOTE: As part of this job, the applicant is required to complete a Police vetting process.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

REMNUMERATION
Based on 20 weeks at 15 hours per week, the remuneration package will be approximately $10,000 and will be paid in fortnightly instalments during the season.

APPLY
Interested? Send brief CV and cover letter to [email protected]

Applications Close: 27 September 2021