Head Coach Role

Job Title: Head Coach

Reports To: President

The Head Coach is primarily responsible for ensuring that Men’s Senior Training is planned, coordinated, organized and run at a high standard; maximising participation, enjoyment, inclusion and the use of the Club’s specialist coaches.

The Head Coach is expected to perform his/her duties in accordance with the Club’s philosophy. This philosophy is centrered around inclusion and enjoyment, whereby and cricketers are encouraged and supported to develop and improve.

Juniors are encouraged to join in as part of the Senior Training Group, and training itself is a combination of individual one on one coaching, training with your team mates and training as an entire senior group. This approach supports the overall Club philosophy.

Coaching structure:

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the organising and the conducting of Senior Pre-Season Training in consultation with the Club Captain.
• Responsible for the organising and the conducting of Senior In-Season Training in consultation with the Club Captain (twice per week unless circumstances prevent, in which case an alternative plan must be implemented).
• Ensure Senior Training is of a high standard that both provides quality outcomes for players as well as methods that are in line with the Club’s values and ethics, and provides an enjoyable environment for players to participate in.
• Implement, update and communicate weekly/fortnightly/monthly training plans to ensure that the Club Captain, Specialist/Line Coaches and Leadership Group can assist in the implementation and overall running of the Training Plan
• Ensure that training is organised, well planned and expectations are clearly communicated to players.
• Assist in the Recruitment of Senior Players in consultation with the Club Captain.
• Assist in identifying potential future leaders for the Club, both internally and externally.
• Communicate with the Committee at regular intervals (minimum once per month – formal or informal).
• Duties are expected to be performed in line with the values and ethics of Holy Trinity Cricket Club.
• Work with the Junior Co-Ordinator/Coaches and Women’s Co-Ordinator/Coach where required to allocate line coaches to their training sessions.

Skills Required

• Excellent organisation and planning skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Be approachable and flexible
• Minimum Level 1 Coaching Accreditation (mandatory). Level 2 highly advantageous
• Can demonstrate previous coaching experience
• Willing to be a Non-Playing Coach (preferred but not mandatory)
• Strong computer and technological skills

Remuneration

• A flexible remuneration package is available depending on the candidate and relevant experience

About Holy Trinity Cricket Club

Our Story

Founded in 1924 Holy Trinity holds a long and proud history in the community and having serviced the local families in many facets throughout our near century long history. Located in the heart of the northern suburbs, Hayes Park (Flinders Street, Thornbury) continues to be a haven for fostering community spirit.

We pride ourselves on the culture we have created over the years and pride ourselves on our family friendly environment.

On the field we have a long and successful history with our 1XI playing in the Northern Metropolitan Cricket association’s highest division (A GRADE). More recently our women’s team has continued this success having secured the clubs first ever women’s premiership in 2017.

Our Teams

WHY HOLY TRINITY CRICKET CLUB

See our Club Vision video to see first-hand what our Club is about, and why it’s a great Club to join.

Holy Trinity is the largest Cricket Club in the NMCA competition, with senior men’s, senior women’s, junior boys at all age levels, junior girls and veterans, and an All-Abilities program for people with a disability.

You will be fully supported in your role in an environment that encourages you to be the best you can be.

OUR VISION

To be the most respected cricket club in the Northern Melbourne region both on and off field.

OUR VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS

Develop, promote and live by the highest ethical and behavioural standards in our community.

PARTICIPATION

Providing a game of cricket for everyone, regardless of age, race, gender, ability or disability.

COMMUNITY

Support, engage and maintain positive relationships with our local community and disadvantaged groups.

SOCIAL

Provide an environment where people have fun and are respected at all times.

DEVELOPMENT

We provide opportunities for every player to improve and be the best player possible.

OPERATIONS

Develop and maintain tools and processes that support the smooth running of the club and bring accountability to our members.

FINANCIAL

We do not sacrifice the long-term viability of the club for short term success.