Athlete Career and Education (ACE uk) Adviser required by the ECB
ECB Media Release - 26 September 2002
England and Wales Cricket Board / Professional Cricketers Association
Athlete Career and Education (ACE uk) Adviser
Job Specification
JOB TITLE Cricket ACE UK Adviser
DEPARTMENT Performance Department
REPORTS TO Cricket ACE UK Co-coordinator
JOB PURPOSE
Responsible for providing delivery of the Cricket ACE UK programme to their designated county academies and designated first class county staffs.
JOB FACTS AND FIGURES
Responsible for working within a defined budget.
KEY RESULT AREAS
Work with designated cricketers and provide the relevant Cricket ACE UK services.
Contribute to the future development of the Cricket ACE UK Programme.
Coordinate the delivery of ACE UK training and development courses throughout the designated area.
Work with cricketers, the ECB, the PCA, Academy Directors, and Coaches to identify and promote the performer's needs as directed by the Programme Co-coordinator.
Provide regular performance reports both written and verbal to the Programme Co-coordinator
To promote the value of the Cricket ACE UK Programme within the game and to elite sport and service providers.
To undertake the ACE UK staff training programme and specific cricket programme and inductions.
To complete the ACE UK Post Graduate certificate qualification within 18 months of employment
To ensure the consistency of delivery and philosophy of the Cricket ACE UK programme across all County Academies and professional cricketers.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Please address these in your letter of application along wth your preference for working out of the north, south or south/ west area.
Essential attributes
Sound knowledge of and experience in career and education guidance
Excellent inter-personal negotiation and communication skills.
An in-depth understanding of the issues facing high performance cricketers and the challenges of career change
Project management experience
Experience of working with young performers
Knowledge of the UK education system
Flexibility towards work schedule and willingness to travel within the UK
Highly developed analytical skills
Relevant tertiary qualifications or significant related work experience
Desirable attributes
Knowledge of the essential structure of the ECB and its relationship with the major counties
Knowledge of essential operations of the PCA
Highly developed counselling skills
Highly IT literate
A demonstrated capacity to operate in a multi faceted environment
HIGH PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOURS
Continuous improvement focus/Passion for excellence
Strong desire to excel at whatever task is at hand, seeking to achieve high levels of professionalism, customer service and quality standards, which gives the ECB and PCA the edge. Actively co- operates to accommodate and implement change initiatives. Identifies opportunities for improvement and constructively challenges traditional assumptions and methods. Encourages others to be creative and innovative. Supports others to help them cope with change.
Communication
Communicates ideas and information effectively, uses direct and indirect personal methods to ascertain information. Maintains a positive and confident manner when communicating to others.
Achieving results
Sets direction and builds morale in order to harness the talents and energy of team members. Focuses on priorities and remains positive when under pressure. Generates enthusiasm, a common purpose and the confidence to position the ECB and PCA at the forefront of life management and personal development.
Influencing
States own views assertively. Influences others in a way that leads to their acceptance and support. Is able to overcome initial objections and motivate others to change their position or behavior.
Problem Solving
Quick to respond to problems and devise solutions which achieve objectives, making timely decisions and guiding actions in the context of the bigger picture.
KEY INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS
ECB/ PCA colleagues, Other ACE UK advisors
Performance director, PCA Exec, Director of Coach Education, National ACE UK Co-coordinator
Academy Directors, Coaches
Cricketers, parents, teachers
Partner organisations
Appropriate personnel within the National Governing Body
Additional information:
Passionate about ensuring success for cricketers
Some evening and weekend work maybe required to achieve core objectives of the programme.
Applications
For further details and an application form please contact
Natasha Mason, ECB, Lord's Cricket Ground, London NW8 8QZ.
Tel: 020 7432 1171. Fax: 020 7286 5583.
E-mail: recruitment@ecb.co.uk
Closing date for completed applications is 11 October 2002
© ECB 2002
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