Posted: 21 August 2024
Link to Apply: https://www.seek.co.nz/job/78240958
Northern Districts Cricket Association (ND) is one of six Major Associations that make up New Zealand Cricket. We are a fun and dedicated team which are passionate about our purpose. We like to provide support and encourage each other to challenge the status quo/disrupt the edges, be innovative and strive to achieve new heights.
ND is an inclusive and flexible employer which is focused to develop great people and grow professional skillsets. ND offers a number of benefits to all employees including an all-staff Wellbeing Week (an additional week of paid leave where the entire organisation downs tools), two additional Wellbeing days per year and two Volunteer leave days per year, a day off for your birthday and two complimentary tickets to all cricket matches at our home venues.
We take great pride in our organisation vision “Connecting People, Creating Memories” which is supported by three core values;
- ‘Stronger Together’
- ‘Build on Our Foundations’ and
- ‘Play Our Way’.
We have an exciting opportunity for an energetic and motivational Strength & Conditioning Coordinator to join our team. This role is 20 hours per week, a part-time permanent position. It will provide a unique opportunity to lead the Athletic Development programme for the ND Women’s squad aligned to the NDCA high-performance strategy, helping to produce WHITE FERNS through a balanced individual approach supported by consistent performing teams. You will also have contact with our ND Regional Academy (male and female athletes) providing education, support and delivery, as required.
You will be responsible, but not limited to:
- Develop and implement the athletic development plan for our female high performance programme
- Provide targeted support for key identified players as a priority
- Build strong working relationships across our performance & talent environments, and work closely with our Athletic Development Lead, to ensure the collaborative delivery to athletes across a decentralised model
- Support the design of the athletic development plan for our ND Regional Academy and provide education and support to assist in its delivery and education
- Educate and coordinate players and coaches on the holistic development of the cricket athlete
As the successful candidate, you will have:
- An undergraduate degree in sports science or similar
- Sound knowledge of athletic development principles
- Strong administrative and excellent communication skills
- An ability to work flexible hours
- Adaptable to ever changing environments and requirements
- Respect and maintain confidentiality
- Capability to manage the workload of supporting squads of athletes and the ebbs and flows in and out of season
We pride ourselves on our supportive and collaborative team culture, and we are looking for someone who shares our values and is committed to delivering exceptional work.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in our organisation. If you are a team player and love a challenge, please forward your CV and cover letter to careers@ndca.co.nz
We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis. Please note that the position may be filled at any time, so we encourage you to apply early.
Please note that the successful candidate must have the legal right to work in New Zealand, hold a full driver licence and consent to a police vet.
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