Game Development Job Opportunity

SACA are looking for a new Game Development officer for the South Central reason. Details and contact info below.

Following recent resignation in the Game Development Department, the Association is now welcoming applications for Cricket Development Officer in the South Central Region.

Reporting directly to the Regional Cricket Manager, the key responsibilities of this role will be to increase participation at all levels of cricket within the regions (Metropolitan and Country) including “in2CRICKET”, support clubs in developing a structure and environment in which cricketers can compete and progress to their highest level (including first class cricket), assisting clubs to recruit and retain volunteers and promote the competition in the wider community.

The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate:-

• Ability to manage high workloads and meet deadlines within specific time frames;
• Well developed strategic planning skills;
• Well developed internal consulting skills;
• Enthusiasm and passion for the sport of cricket and a commitment to see the sport develop and improve;
• Excellent oral and written communication;
• The ability to communicate, manage and motivate effectively with a wide range of people;
• Experience in researching, analysing, developing and directing programs including coach education programs;
• Capacity to handle junior sports policy matters;
• Ability in developing, overseeing and reporting on budgets;

• Understanding of a sports administration structure, at a club, association or State level;

• Experience in planning, coordinating and implementing specific associated programs and events;
• Ability to identify talented players at all levels;
• Proven ability to analyse problems quickly and formulate practical courses of action;
• Computer skills, particularly word processing, database, spread sheets and presentation skills

This role presents a unique opportunity to provide direction and co-ordination of people along with the implementation of programs that will positively impact on the participation of cricket in South Australia.

For a job and person specification please visit www.cricketsa.com.au

Applications in Word format only should be forwarded to by e-mail to jfarrell@saca.com.au Telephone enquiries may be directed to Jessica Farrell on (08) 83003836.