Head Of Cricket

Sports and Activities Toowoomba
Closing date:
21/06/2023

Are you a passionate cricket enthusiast with a talent for coaching and leadership? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our school as the Head of Cricket.

As the Head of Cricket, you will have the opportunity to shape and develop our cricket program, nurturing young talent and fostering a love for the sport.

If you have a deep understanding of cricket, excellent coaching skills, and the ability to inspire and motivate players, we want to hear from you
Head of Cricket

• Full time opportunity
• Sports leadership opportunity
• Excellent facilities and conditions

Toowoomba Grammar School is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our School as the Head of Cricket.

As the Head of Cricket, you will have the opportunity to shape and develop our cricket program, nurturing young talent and fostering a love for the sport.

TGS staff are passionate about boys' education and as an all-boys' school we appreciate the fundamental importance of playing sport and enjoying the experience.

About Toowoomba Grammar School
Toowoomba Grammar School was founded in 1875.

It is an independent non-denominational day and boarding school for boys with a total enrolment of 1,200 from Preparatory to Year 12.

There are approximately 300 boarders in the School coming predominantly from throughout Queensland, Northern New South Wales and the Northern Territory.

The School's campus covers 20.5 hectares and is located one kilometre from the centre of Toowoomba.

It is our vision that our boys will graduate from TGS with the skills to be independent, well-balanced, and successful in life.

That they are boys of good character who respond well to challenges and achieve life-long wellbeing.
About the Position

The Toowoomba Grammar School Head of Cricket will provide leadership and direction to TGS Sport and Activity programs within the Sport Department of the School.

The Head of Cricket is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of the cricket program within the School.

This position requires strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of cricket, and the ability to develop players' skills and foster a passion for the sport.

The Head of Cricket will work closely with students, staff, and external cricket organisations to ensure the successful implementation of the cricket program.

Selection Criteria:
You will be able to demonstrate your ability and commitment to:

• deep passion for cricket and a thorough understanding of the game's rules, techniques, and strategies;
  

- extensive experience in coaching cricket, preferably at the school, club or representative level;
- strong leadershipskills and the ability to motivate and inspire players of varying ages and skill levels;
- managing competing priorities and deadlines in a high-volume work environment;
- ongoing personal and professional development.

You will hold a current Positive Notice (Blue Card) issued by the _Qld Commission for Children &
Young People_ and maintain current Senior First Aid Certification.

For a full Position Description please refer to the attachment below.
How to apply:
- a cover letter addressed to the Headmaster addressing the vacancy being applied for;
- a resume;
and
- the names and contact details of three confidential referees.
Applications close on
Wednesdsay, 21 June 2023.

• We do not welcome interest from recruitment agencies at this time._

Boarding House Opportunities

Are you interested in providing exceptional care for our boarding students in one of the oldest and most well-established boarding schools in Australia? A career where you can make a difference? TGS is always on the lookout for caring, dedicated and experienced individuals to join our Residential Boarding House team.

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Working with Children

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment.

All School staff, unless otherwise eligible for an exemption, must possess a current Positive Notice or "
Blue Card"
issued under the _Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000_ before commencing employment with the School.

Volunteer Blue Cards are required to be transferred to Paid Employment cards.
About Toowoomba
Toowoomba is one of Australia's largest inland cities, with a population around 162,000 people. It is a beautiful provincial city and is known as "
The Garden City"
of Queensland.

Toowoomba is ideally situated less than 1.5 hours by car from Brisbane and two hours from the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast.

Regional public transport is available with connections to interstate and international transport networks. This includes the Wellcamp Airport providing direct interstate flights. The city has an extensive infrastructure including three hospitals, a University, TAFE an