Head of Coaching (Cricket)
Blacktown District Cricket Club Incorporated
Sport & Recreation / Coaching & Instruction
Posted 27/02/2026
Closed 29/03/2026
Glendenning, 2761, Sydney, New South Wales
Full time
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head Cricket Coach to join our club and lead the development of senior and junior players competing in structured league competitions. This is a full-time professional coaching position responsible for performance development, match strategy planning and structured training program delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse individual and team performances using match statistics, video review and technical assessment to identify areas for improvement.
- Design and implement structured cricket training programs covering batting, bowling (pace and spin), fielding, wicketkeeping and physical conditioning.
- Develop match strategies including batting order structuring, bowling rotations, field placements and tactical adjustments based on pitch conditions and opposition analysis.
- Plan and supervise intensive net sessions and fitness training aligned with seasonal competition objectives.
- Monitor player development through performance metrics and provide ongoing technical and tactical feedback.
- Select squads for league fixtures and coordinate team participation in club competitions and tournaments.
- Mentor players to enhance discipline, teamwork, resilience and competitive mindset.
- Recruit and assess new players and assist in the development of assistant coaches and junior coaching pathways.
- Ensure compliance with the Laws of Cricket and league regulations during training and competition.
- Liaise with club officials, umpires and league administrators to coordinate fixtures, competition entries and match-day preparation.
Essential Requirements
- Relevant qualification in Sport, Coaching or related field, minimum Diploma level or equivalent experience (CA Level 2).
- Minimum 3 years’ work experience as a Head Cricket Coach at Premier Cricket club or comparable level.
- Demonstrated ability to develop structured training programs and implement match strategies.
- Strong knowledge of training and gameplay techniques, tactics and competition regulations.
- Excellent leadership, communication and mentoring skills.
- Valid Working with Children Check.
- Level 2 Coaching accreditation recognised by Cricket Australia.
Desirable
- Experience coaching senior league teams.
- Experience in junior elite pathway development programs.
- First Aid certification.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of competitive cricket programs within a structured club environment.
Blacktown District Cricket Club Incorporated
Blacktown District Cricket Club has enjoyed a short history in grade cricket but it has set itself up to become a dominant force in the Sydney Premier Cricket Competition.
The club boasts an abundance of young, talented players, some of who have begun the process of becoming first grade cricketers after having come through the grades, in some cases all the way from 6th grade.
The club is taking some significant steps to attract players with first class and first grade premier cricket experience to provide not only greater playing depth, but also to provide our young players the support they need to be successful cricketers while we will also be starting a girls and a women’s team in the near future.
The Blacktown District Cricket Club has entered a new era of growth, focusing on building stronger pathways for our junior players. This has enabled the club to provide improved amenities, access to quality equipment, and first-class coaching for the next generation. With a commitment to supporting junior sport in the Western Suburbs, the club is determined to develop talented young cricketers who can progress to represent us in first grade, NSW in Shield cricket, and ultimately Australia in Test cricket.
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