Mackie Cricket Club Senior Coach Applications – Season 2023/24

Mackie Cricket Club has been a part of community cricket in the south east of Melbourne since 1954 at our home in the heart of East Bentleigh. We exist to provide the opportunity for players of all backgrounds, ages and talent the ability to learn, develop, play, support and enjoy cricket.

Season 2022/23 saw us field a record 24 teams across Senior & Junior competitions. Our club fielded six (6) Senior Men’s teams and eight (8) junior teams in SECA. To ensure as many people as possible had the opportunity to play cricket we also fielded an over 50’s side in the VCV competition along with a Sunday turf team and two (2) Senior Women’s teams in CSB. Our girls program expanded to three (3) teams offering cricket to girls from 9 to 17 years of age in the AGCC and we rounded out with a further three (3) junior teams competing in ISEC. Season 2023/24 is shaping to be just as exciting.

We are seeking an experienced cricketer who is also a suitably qualified coach. We are open to both playing and non-playing coaches to join our passionate committee and volunteers as we aim to continue the success of our program.

Who are we looking for? 

You will have a demonstrated track record of working within a cricket club environment and have relevant experience of Victorian Cricket across different levels. Your leadership ability will be second to none and you will have the ability to excite people with your learning techniques and general passion for the game of cricket. Most importantly, you will be an excellent communicator with the ability to create an environment conducive to the growth of our people in their cricket journey.
The below are some of the key things you will bring to the role 

  • Valid Victorian Working with Children Check (Mandatory)
  • Cricket Australia Coaching accreditation – Advanced or Representative Coach
  • Relevant cricket playing/coaching experience. This position can be playing or non playing.
  • A sound understanding of both technical and strategic elements of cricket
  • A demonstrated leadership ability and relevant experience in leading your own group previously
  • A positive attitude and willingness to strive for improvement and innovation across all areas of performance both in training and on game day

What will your role entail?

  • Develop and deliver a program designed to achieve on field success at the highest level possible whilst ensuring all members have the opportunity to enjoy their cricket
  • Clearly communicating your philosophy and how you will support teams and individuals to perform at their best
  • Training and coaching requirements for our Senior Men’s teams with particular focus on the 1st & 2nd XI squads
  • Provide leadership advice and support to on field leaders and other coaches (older age junior & women’s coaches)
  • Work with junior coaches to develop a defined pathway to senior cricket for our talented juniors
  • Open and honest discussions with players around their performance and areas for growth
  • An active participant in the selection process across our Saturday senior men’s teams
  • Conducting analysis of skills and strategy across teams and individuals and resultant development plans to enhance performance

Mackie will support you by:

  • Providing a remuneration package including a base and incentives
  • Ensuring you are supported by our off field leaders to deliver the agreed program and assisted accordingly
  • Offering a safe and welcoming environment where you can express yourself
  • Bringing a determination both on and off the field to consistently improve our people and their performances

Is this the role for you?

Should you have interest in pursuing this role and being part of the continued development of Mackie as a leading local cricket club, please send your resume and a cover letter. Applications will close at 5pm Friday 5th of May 2023. Please submit all applications or questions via email to president@mackiecc.com.au to the attention of John Tantram.