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.