Are you passionate about grassroots sport and empowering coaches, umpires and volunteers? WA Cricket is seeking a dynamic and strategic Coach & Umpire Development Specialist to lead comprehensive training and engagement programs for Community Coaches and Umpires. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of community cricket by leading and upskilling the people at the heart of our game. This is a two year fixed term role, with the possibility of an extension. About the role Establish and support a network of Coach Developers and Coaching Coordinators to expand coach education at the grassroots level. Design and deliver an umpire training and accreditation program as part of a broader state umpiring strategy. Collaborate with Area Teams and High Performance to create a targeted coach development strategy across all Junior Cricket stages. Assist in growing the number of female coaches and officials through targeted development planning in partnership with the Female Participation and Engagement Specialist. Use data to identify and address volunteer education needs across clubs in partnership with Area Teams. Serve as the key contact for Cricket Australia regarding national coach, umpire, and club education initiatives. Oversee the use of learning management systems to streamline communication and improve training outcomes. A great fit for this role looks like Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills Demonstrated experience in the development of adult training programs Highly developed presentation and facilitation skills Certification in a Community Coach Accreditation Course (Level One) or equivalent coach accreditation Demonstrated relationship building abilities Demonstrated administration and organisational skills Passionate about growing the game of cricket in WA Working with Children Card ‘C’ class driver’s licence with own reliable transport Here’s what you can look forward to Our people benefits include Membership passes to all cricket games at the WACA Ground and at Optus Stadium, onsite gym access, Birthday Leave, salary packaging, employee recognition program, discounts on cricket merchandise, corporate health insurance discount, corporate partner discount, flexible work arrangements and professional development opportunities. A little bit about us At WA Cricket we aim to be leaders in Australian sport and pride ourselves on developing inspiring players, creating a fun and inclusive community and delivering social outcomes through cricket. The iconic WACA Ground is home to the Perth Scorchers, WA Men’s and Women’s Teams and the WA Cricket Foundation. Our Culture At WA Cricket we are committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive workforce and offer equal opportunities to all. At WA Cricket we embrace diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, disability, religion and sexual orientation. We are committed to providing a safe environment for children across Australian Cricket. We also believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. We measure ourselves on our values of Excellence, Collaboration, Inclusion and Celebration. Want to join our team? If you feel this role is for you, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience by 22 July 2025 If you would like to receive a copy of the job description or would like any further information, please contact hr@wacricket.com.au or call 9265 7263. Sometimes your personal circumstances may mean you need a bit of extra support to apply for this position. Just get in touch with the People & Culture team, by email or phone. We require all applicants to undergo background checks and screening prior to or during any appointments.
