ACA Internship Program - Cricket Victoria - Talent Development Coordinator

The Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA) Internship Program, offered in partnership wth Infront Sports, provides unparalleled work experience opportunities for current and past professional cricketers.

Cricket Victoria, in partnership wth ACA and Infront Sports, is offering a Talent Development Coordinator opportunity to a current, transitioning, or past professional cricketer, who is an ACA Member. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting coaching across Emerging Players Programs.
• Utilising your expertise and experience to enhance technical, tactical and mental skills of players in youth programs.
• Assisting with development coaching for VIC Metro and VIC Country teams, supporting player development, preparation and delivery during the competition phase at the Cricket Australia National Championships.
• Continue to develop a specialist coaching focus area within your coaching repertoire that can be applied across various programs.
• Monitoring player development through individual development plans, feedback and review processes.
• Contributing to player development administration including player reports, training plan support, and post-program reviews.
• Helping build a well-rounded understanding of talent development environments.
• Working across Cricket Performance programs in administration, planning, and collaboration.

The full position description and contact information for the job is available here.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

• Opportunities are offered by state cricket clubs, ACA, and Cricket Australia via Infront and the ACA Internship Program early in each calendar year.

• ACA members are invited to apply with an updated CV and cover letter.

• A formal interview process with reference checking provides an opportunity for athletes to showcase their skills, experience, achievements, and career aspirations.

• Pre and post Interview advice and feedback is provided by Infront.

• Successful candidates undertake a paid work experience placement opportunity of up to 300 hours.

• Flexible timing and hours - part time, full time, off season, in season.

• Fully supported, structured, paid, and insured throughout.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

• Develop skills within a sporting organisation beyond playing cricket.

• Gain valuable work experience, knowledge, and capability.

• Build confidence and competence in a new work environment.

• Establish contacts, connections, and mentors.

• Contribute to projects and initiatives.

• Develop a high-quality portfolio of work.

• Open current and future work opportunities.

If you are a current ACA Member, you can apply via the application link.