Closing date: 8th July 2016

We have a vacancy for a WHITE FERNS Strength & Conditioning Coach. This is a part time (12 hours a week), fixed term role until July 2017. This role will work closely with the NZC Elite Players, NZC staff, WHITE FERNS Physiotherapist, WHITE FERNS and High Performance Coaches to co-ordinate the delivery of strength and conditioning services.

This position will work to ensure that individualised training programs are developed with the athlete and WHITE FERNS support teams, before implementation by Regional Strength and Conditioning Coaches in order to achieve success with preparation and development.

The role will also have a secondary purpose of delivery of Strength and Conditioning to the Canterbury Cricket’s Women’s program at all levels including WHITE FERNS identified players, Canterbury Magicians Senior squad, and the Future Magicians program.

The successful applicant will be expected to:

•     Develop ‘integrated’ Team’ and ‘Individual athlete’ performance plans to provide a ‘systematic’ approach to preparation for identified competitive events.
•     Develop ‘individualized’ physical conditioning programmes and ‘delivery strategies’ to assist players to achieve personal development goals.
  
•     Provide direction to individuals when direction is required to improve their personal conditioning routines.
  
•     Provide on and off field support for players through nutrition, and recovery strategies.
  
•     Provide and promote recovery strategies consistent with international competition.
  
•     Monitor and advise the coach and physiotherapist on player physical status.
  

The ideal applicant will:

•     must have either 2 years’ full time (or 5 years’ part time) experience with a 1st Class, international, professional or elite team, and preferably a post graduate degree in sport and exercise science. An understanding and appreciation of cricket is essential, as is an intimate knowledge of sporting program development.

Candidates should email a CV and covering letter to careers@nzcricket.org.nz. A position description is available below. Applications close on 8 July 2016.