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We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and professional Head of Sport to join at an exciting time for Monkton as we look to take sport forward with a whole school approach. We welcome applications from individuals with extensive coaching or playing experience. The successful candidate will be an exceptional coach required to lead boys and girls rugby and cricket. They will set the standards and the vision for a large and successful department, in effect shaping the morale of both the department and the pupils of the school through their coaching, management and the inspiration with which they lead the sport. This position would report to and work under the Director and Assistant Director of Sport to deliver the rugby and cricket programs across the school. They would be joining a hardworking and friendly Sports department who will all be working across the whole school. The aim of the role is to represent Monkton School and to support the school’s objective of providing excellent standards of sports throughout all interactions with parents and pupils, providing a friendly and professional point of contact, while also upholding and applying the Monkton School values and mission statement. Responsibilities will include: Strategic ● Leading boys and girls Rugby and Cricket across the 3 schools ● To develop a 3-18 curriculum/Monkton brand for their sports, working with the Director and Assistant Director of Sport ● To support our schools' co-curricular aims of breadth, participation and excellence ● To aim to encourage all pupils to develop a lifelong love of sport General ● To share expertise, training sessions etc to support coaches across the schools having an equivalent of 40 x 40 minutes contact time each week ● To work with the Director of Sport to create an appropriate budget for their sports including any external coaches. ● To coordinate purchase and use of equipment for their sports across the schools. ● Actively promote Monkton Sport using Social Media, Monktonian, Newsletters etc. ● To provide 1:1 coaching of students outside of their lessons (similar to Learning Support model) quantity to be overseen by the Director of Sport To work on Sundays and in the school holidays to run tours, camps, preseason and individual lessons which is likely to equate to at least 15 days. ● To support other sports at Monkton as directed by the Director and Assistant Director of Sport. ● Teach PE to year 9 and below but unlikely to include GCSE and A-Level PE teaching. Administrative ● To organise fixtures, tournaments and cup matches for their sport with oversight of the Director and Assistant Director of Sport ● To liaise with transport, grounds, sewing room and catering on a regular basis to ensure relevant facilities available. ● To contact parents with changes, cancellations for their sports fixtures and to be their first point of contact. ● Ensure that there is a detailed weekly schedule for pupils and staff appropriately communicated. ● To stay up to date with current best practice and NGB guidelines and provide CPD opportunities to coaching staff. ● Ensuring SOCS is kept uptodate with teams and results. ● To ensure that reports are written by the correct member of staff. ● Support Director and Assistant Director as required for example with Colours, Sports Dinner, Risk Assessments etc. Other ● To be involved in the wider life of the school through boarding duties, tutoring etc. ● For the right applicant further boarding responsibilities coming with accommodation may be available. Note: The post holder may be reasonably required to perform duties other than those given in the job description for the post. The particular duties and responsibilities attached to posts may vary from time to time without changing the character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. The post holder may be reasonably required to conduct similar duties given in the job description within other parts of the school. Coaching Ethos: Monkton staff are committed to continuing to hone and improve our practice in different areas. We intentionally reflect on our professional development throughout the year. As part of this, and to support it, we train staff in coaching skills, and staff coach each other, as well as gaining valuable skills to use day to day. Over the next three years, our aim is to train all staff in coaching.

About the role Your focus will be on promoting the growth and sustainability of cricket within clubs, competitions and schools across the Tweed region. You will do this by developing and maintaining a community network that is excited about driving participation across all levels of the Australian cricket pathway as well as driving new offerings to new players. The role will see you work with relevant Government Authorities, and will require you to develop and inspire a network of volunteers and casual employees, who will support cricket within the region. About you You bring a passion and energy that drives you to engage with many different people on a daily basis You have the ability to positively influence others and build strong relationships within the community You work well within a diverse team environment You can think outside the square Bonus points if you Have an understanding of the sports industry Have experience working with volunteers Know what the Big Bash League is! What's in it for you? Build your skills in a high-growth professional environment. Work in a dynamic, flexible and progressive workplace that is committed to giving you the opportunities you deserve. Enjoy the fun of professional sport and the rewards of contributing to your community. Take advantage of the employee benefits on offer, including learning and development opportunities, flexible work practices, salary packaging and the odd ticket to the cricket. About us Cricket NSW oversees cricket in NSW from our elite professional teams to community, school, and social cricket. We are responsible for leading and growing cricket throughout NSW. Our purpose is to inspire everyone to love cricket with the desire to be No. 1 in all formats, produce the best players and coaches in the world and be the leading sport for women and girls. You are joining a team that is energetic and motivated - we deeply enjoy the work that we do and the impact it has in the community. Keen to join our team? Please click the 'apply' link to submit your CV and a cover letter. Visit  cricketnsw.com.au/about/work-at-cricket-nsw  for more information or a full position description. At Cricket NSW, we hire on merit and embrace diversity of characteristics, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for everyone, including children, so that people feel respected and connected, and can contribute and develop. We measure ourselves on our behaviours - "How We Play"; our people value being real, clearing the boundaries, making every ball count and being stronger together. Australian Cricket's Commitment Statement to Safeguarding Children and Young People can be found at  cricketaustralia.com.au/safeguarding . We require all applicants to undergo background checks and screening prior to or during any appointments. Closing Date - Midnight, Sunday 1st March 2020 Essential Requirements Working with children check Drivers Licence

The Andrew Flintoff Cricket Academy (AFCA) is a fun filled week of cricket coaching, games and activities. Each Academy involves a Star Visit which includes coaching and a Q&A from a Professional Player. All Academies feature the unique 'Freddie Challenges', technical coaching, small sided games and our famous World Cup Day. AFCA is for anyone aged between 5 and 14.

Due to an internal promotion we are seeking a proactive and motivated Manager - Cricket Operations & Player Relations to play a crucial role as part of our Cricket Operations team here at the ACA. The Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA) is the collective and representative voice of past and present male and female professional domestic and international cricketers in Australia. Our purpose, is to be Champion of the Players - current, past and future and we strive to offer our members world leading, best practice service and support throughout every stage in their life of cricket and beyond Reporting to the General Manager - Cricket Operations and Player Relations, you will take responsibility for building strong relationships with ACA members, in particular current female players initially by engaging, listening and educating players to manage member issues/concerns and identify opportunities for MOU improvements. This role also supports other ACA departments promote and deliver programs/offerings and communications with the consideration of the current player membership. As an experienced sporting industry professional with the capacity to also be a hands-on, sleeves-up team player, you will have superior diplomacy and communication skills and will be comfortable advocating for our members and develop effective relationships with past and current players, Cricket Australia and State cricket Associations. Key responsibilities of the role include: Manage issue resolution as required and enforce MOU terms Develop, and lead female player views for cricket related committees in the MOU Work across the business to support other departments by providing insights from the current players Develop and strengthen relations with ACA members, with a specific focus on current female leaders and delegates Develop and maintain relationships with key past players Build effective relationships with pathway players to better understand their needs and improve their understanding and engagement with the ACA in the future Assist in the development and delivery of the Player Partnership Fund (PPF) initiatives The ideal candidate will possess qualifications in business, sports or management with 2yrs+ experience in member services and/or advocacy and demonstrate superior conflict resolution skills with the ability to maintain a balanced perspective when making decisions. Your ability to build and maintain relationships to engage and influence a wide audience of stakeholders is critical to your success.  Demonstrating sound professional judgement and time management coupled with existing strong relations within the sporting industry, and your ability to be a proactive participant in supporting cross-departmental activities will ensure you are a valued contributor and member of the ACA team. If this sounds like the role for you then don’t hesitate to apply online now. Applications close on Wednesday 19 February Desirable Criteria Relevant Tertiary Qualification Sports Management / Business Degree