Join Our Team: Director of Cricket (DOC)
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 & PlayHQ.
- 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 enquiries@suburbsnewlynncricket.com by the 24th 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
enquiries@suburbsnewlynncricket.com