South Australian Cricket Association (SACA) , in partnership wth ACA and Infront Sports, is offering an Assistant Coach - Pathways opportunity to a current, transitioning, or past professional cricketer, who is an ACA Member .
Key responsibilities include:
- Building and managing strong relationships to ensure high‑quality content is developed that elevates the coach development experience.
- Collaborating across internal teams to create collateral and resources that support coaching summits, coaching content, and course delivery.
- Supporting curriculum design by contributing to the structure, release staging, and development of coach development materials suitable for podcasts, courses, conferences/summits etc.
- Supporting key logistical components of coaching summits, ensuring events run smoothly and deliver outstanding learning experiences.
- Driving project management across stakeholders, contributing to the strategic direction of coach development.
- Supporting Pathway programs with Talent development where necessary.
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.
- 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.
