Job Description

Purpose of the Role:

The candidate will be required to lead the Central Gauteng Lions "CGL" Women's Professional Team to success. The successful candidate will be working closely with all existing coaching and management structures within Central Gauteng Lions and will report to the CEO of CGL.

Key Accountabilities:

Leading the coaching staff in planning the Women's Professional team's training and playing programme. Accountable for producing an ongoing pipeline of Cricket players for Central Gauteng Lions & National Team. Leading and working closely with the women's coaching and support staff to deliver varied, integrated, and inclusive Cricket Coaching Programmes. Liaise with the CEO on the performance of individual players and their suitability for selection to the Professional squad. Create winter development plans for all women's player match-practice and personal development). Organise, assist, and run practice sessions for the squad players and ensure maximum opportunities for all players to develop their skill base. Sustain depth within the CGL team to ensure that the CGL remains premier professional cricket team in SA cricket. Promote and develop batters and bowlers where individuals can fulfil specific roles within the professional team. Provide clarity to the women players in terms of their position and the specific requirements to gain selection for the Women's Professional team. Liaise with league clubs regarding allocation of women's professional players and their availability during the season. Monitor women's players performance and discuss with the relevant provincial teams. Ensure that open and regular communication is always a priority (CEO, the Captain, the Amateur Programme Coaches and all support staff) including submission of reports where required. Liaise with the Head Groundsman regarding pitches and practice facilities when needed. Update all coaching staff within the system of best practice. Actively keep up to date on modern coaching techniques and share knowledge with the professional staff. Be aware of the benefits of coaching methods and techniques used in other sports. Continually update personal coaching techniques to provide the best possible resource for playing staff.
Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 24 months

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/04/25