MVCC: Call for coach applications

Moonee Valley Cricket Club: Coach

The progressive and forward-thinking Moonee Valley Cricket Club is seeking applications for the role of senior coach for Season 2017/18.

MooneeValley Cricket Club in 2016/17 fielded 11 teams – six men’s teams, and five junior teams.

Our First and Second Elevens compete in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association. Our Third and Fourth Elevens compete on turf in the Mercantile Cricket Association. We also have two hard wicket teams.

Our Club is based at OrmondPark, Pattison St, Moonee Ponds, with secondary facilities at DebneyPark in Flemington.

We are prepared to consider either a playing or non-playing coach. The successful applicant should:

• Have played a high standard of cricket.
• Have the ability to develop and implement pre-season training schedules.
• Have a proven ability to train, develop, inspire and lead a club and its players to success.
• Be able to set and run drills and supervise training a minimum 2 nights per week.
• Be able to provide individual specialist coaching during training, particularly technique development to the younger senior players.
• Assist players at all levels with the development of individual skills.
• Be able to help develop the leadership qualities of our senior list.
• Be able to assist junior coaches with practice plans.
• Ensure that players at all levels enjoy their cricket.
• Have strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Be prepared to embrace our club philosophy, particularly its emphasis on junior development.

Written applications stating experience and qualifications should be addressed to:
Charlie Walker, President Moonee Valley Cricket Club at charlie.walker@optusnet.com.au – Phone: 0409 237 543.

Applications close March 10.