Posted: 7 August 2024
Link to Apply: https://www.cricketcanada.org/news-detail/3164/U-19-and-HP-Coach
Cricket Canada (CC) is the body responsible for the administration and control of cricket in Canada. An Associate member of the International Cricket Council (“ICC”), Canada. It is a non-profit National corporation incorporated under Not-for-Profit Act, and headquartered in the Toronto. Canada
CC requires the services of a suitably qualified and experienced coach to provide coaching services in respect of the Under 19 and High-Performance Men’s teams.
Coach will have a primary responsibility for delivering high-quality individual improved performance and results of Cricket Canada National U19 and HP Programs. The role would include responsibility for developing the appropriate coaching structure and support environment around the national U 19 team and its players and ensuring continuity of philosophy and planning.
The Under 19 Coach will work in close collaboration with the Cricket Canada Director.
Key Selection Criteria:
- Have a proven record of on-field personal success especially with development teams
- Display an in-depth knowledge of the game.
- Possess leadership qualities, to be able to lead by example and set strong training standards.
- Minimum of Level 2 Coaching Certificate or its equivalent complemented with 3 years minimum proven coaching experience.
- Have experience in assisting in the development of younger players.
- Excellent Communication and People Management Skills.
- Proven ability to effectively work with a wide range of individuals from varied backgrounds.
- Strong planning, organizing and executing skills.
- A comprehensive working knowledge of current cricket coaching techniques.
- Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite) and Coaching Software.
- Highly motivated and driven to achieve team success and maintain strong team culture.
- A deep understanding of the challenges facing Associate Member cricket and/or the development of cricket in Canada.
- Working knowledge of high-performance, analysis, and monitoring technologies as they apply to cricket.
- Prepare and coach U19 national team and squads to achieve qualification for ICC global events
- Devise, implement, monitor and evaluate detailed plans for the development of youth National squads and individual player plans within those squads
- Ensure the national culture of excellence and continuous improvement is implemented within the youth and High-Performance Squads.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for coaching, including planning, developing and executing the national teams’ training program consistent with the objectives established by CC.
- Prepare the team training and competition plans.
- Develop a coaching structure to support Men’s U 19 national team.
- Coaching, monitoring of daily training environment.
- Support and evaluate players selected U 19 Team Projects.
- Evaluate Players performances and attainment of team/individual goals
- Direct the assistant coaches in their roles within the National program.
- Prepare regular written reports to the General Manager and National Team Director.
- Function as mentor coach for other development coaches.
- Be a role model and example for players to follow in terms of professionalism, respect, and empathy to create a healthy team environment.
- Participate in Men’s National U 19 Team selections as a non-voting member of the National Selection Panel.
- Attend national, and regional tournaments and camps as required to view and develop current and future players for the Men’s National U 19 Squad.
- Maintain the highest level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality in matters sensitive to Cricket Canada’s operational activities.
- Adhere to and always promote CC standards and ethics and act professionally at all times
The Contract will run for Two (2) year
Remuneration
Remuneration and terms on the contract are negotiable based on experience and what you will bring to the role and CC. The position reports to the General Manager of CC .
Interested candidates are to send their applications and Curriculum Vitae not later than Friday Aug 30th, 2024, to info@cricketcanada.org.
All applicants are asked to include the position U 19 Head Coach 2024. in the subject line of their email.
