Your Opportunity to Shape the Future of Cricket

Suburbs New Lynn Cricket Club (SNLCC) has a proud history of developing players from junior level all the way through to the Auckland sides and some well-known Black Caps. As we evolve our cricketing structure and re-shape our player development pathways for the future, we're seeking a passionate and skilled individual to join our team as the new Director of Cricket (DOC).

Why This Role Is Special

This is more than just a job offer – it's an opportunity to:

• Shape the future of cricket: Be part of a SNLCC legacy of nurturing talent and creating future stars.
• Work with diverse talent: Guide players of all ages and abilities, from enthusiastic juniors to seasoned seniors.
• Thrive in a supportive environment: Join a vibrant club culture focused on development, growth, and success.
• Opportunity to develop and grow this role into your own, to truly leave a strong cricketing legacy. 

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Develop and manage our club coaches, ensuring correct training and development programs are in place.
• Coordinate and facilitate training programs for our volunteer junior coaches (i.e., parents).
• Oversee and support our junior and senior teams, providing coaching where needed.
• Purchase & maintain club equipment, including balls.
• Coordinate draws, cancellations, & results between team captains & play HQ.
• Ensure relevant volunteers are up to date with police checks and NZC requirements.
• Communicate playing systems (play HQ) & draws to all teams.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders including Cricket Express, Ken Maunder Park Trust, ACA, NZC, Groundsman, local schools, and local businesses.

What you will bring to this role: 

• Knowledge of cricket 
• Experience working with multiple coaches in a sporting environment
• NZC Level 1 or above coaching certificate
• Basic IT understanding. Ideally previous experience with Xero
• Strong communicator, able to achieve consensus across multiple people and teams
   

What matters most to us is finding the right person for the job. Don’t worry if you don't fit the role perfectly – we can negotiate some aspects of the role to find the best fit for you and the club. Tell us what excites you about leading our cricketing activities, your available hours, and relevant skills and experience.

Remuneration

To be negotiated based on skills, experience, and the final job description agreed but ranging from $70-$90k PA plus the possibility of incentive-based bonus and additional coaching work.

Ready to Join?

Submit your expression of interest, including your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your capabilities, experience, and objectives, along with preferred hours and possible salary range if known. Please send to enquires@suburbsnewlynncricket.com by the 24^th of March.

Come and join us build the future of cricket at Suburbs New Lynn Cricket Club!

Contact Information

Ken Maunder Park, Binsted Road, New Lynn

enquires@suburbsnewlynncricket.com

Article added: Monday 17 March 2025