Position Description:
Cricket Operations Manager –
Sydney University
Cricket Club
POSITION TITLE:
Cricket Operations Manager
DEPARTMENT:
Chairman, Sydney University Cricket Club
High Performance Manager, SUSF
High Performance Unit
LOCATION:
Arena Sports Centre Club Administration
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
2 year Contract Period
REPORTS TO:
HUMAN RESOURCES STATUS
Does this position fall under the definition of Child Related Employment?
Does this position require incumbent to undergo criminal reference
check?
Does this position require incumbent to demonstrate good driving record
or possess a specific driver’s licence?
Will the incumbent be required to make disclosure of pecuniary interest?
NO
Could there be a conflict of interest with a secondary employment?
YES
Primary Internal
Contacts/stakeholders
Sydney University Cricket Club members
Sydney University Cricket Club Alumni and/or
Foundation members
All SUSF staff
All SUSF Club Staff
Direct Reports
Nil
Primary External
Contacts/stakeholders
Relevant contacts at Cricket Australia & NSW
Sponsors
NO
NO
YES
General Description
The Cricket Operations Manager reports directly to the Chairman, SUCC and High Performance
Manager, SUSF and is responsible for the management, organisation, promotion and
implementation of the following programs: Financial Management, Constitutional Compliance,
Events/Fundraising/Sponsorship, Foundation, Club Communications, Competition and Game
Day Management.
Duties to Include:
1. Financial Management:
1.1 Provide an Annual Budget for approval by the SUCC Board
1.2 Liaise with SUSF Financial Department on income and expense items
1.3 Received monthly financial report, ensure information is correct and present to the
Board in an appropriate format.
1.4 Receive all Playing Fees from players and/or supporters of the club
As at 25 February 2014
Position Description:
Cricket Operations Manager –
Sydney University
Cricket Club
1.5 Ensure Grant Applications are submitted by due dates and monies received.
1.6 Purchase club apparel annually in line with SUSF regulations
1.7 Purchase cricket balls as directed by the Director of Cricket
1.8 Purchase and sell merchandise such as vests, tracksuits, caps.
1.9 Manage the income and expenditure of the Canteen to maximise the financial
opportunities for the club.
2. Constitutional Compliance:
2.1. Organise Monthly Meetings of the SUCC Board
2.2. Collate written reports on all areas of the business and provide to members of the
Board
2.3. Implement all directives and policies of the Board.
2.4. Provide efficient correspondence to internal and external stakeholders when required
2.5. Produce an Annual Report for the SUCC
2.6. Maintain an up-to-date database of club and volunteer members
3. Events, Fundraising & Sponsorship:
3.1. Maintain the existing sponsors of the club
3.2. Liaise with the SUSF Sponsorship Manager to acquire any new sponsors to increase
revenue for the club.
3.3. Together with the Corporate and Alumni Relations Manager conduct the Annual Blue
and Gold Luncheon
3.4. Conduct the Annual Golf Day
3.5. Conduct the Annual Presentation Dinner
3.6. Conduct Corporate Cricket Days
3.7. Conduct the annual Foundation Cricket Day
3.8. Conduct the annual Friends of SUCC Lunch
3.9. Conduct any other functions which may lead to revenue raising
3.10. Provide members with a calendar of events each season.
4. Foundation:
4.1. Maintain an up-to-date database of members of the foundation
4.2. Liaise with the Foundation Chairman to conduct meetings as required
4.3. Liaise with the Chairman, SUCC Foundation to conduct the affairs of the Foundation
4.4. Provide correspondence to members as required
4.5. In conjunction with the Chairman, SUCC Foundation conducts an annual event to
increase the effectiveness of the foundation.
5. Club Communications:
5.1. Produce and distribute a weekly in-season (monthly out season) email newsletter
including match reports and selections notice
As at 25 February 2014
Position Description:
Cricket Operations Manager –
Sydney University
Cricket Club
5.2. Produce and distribute all club communications – website, social media, email and
phone.
6. Competition Management:
6.1. Liaise with SCA/CNSW and all club correspondence in a timely manner as required.
6.2. Obtain registration forms from all players prior to each season and upload registrations
on SCA website.
6.3. Provide all playing members with an Annual Players Manual encompassing competition
details, club goals, history of the club, contact details of players and board etc.
6.4. Organise and coordinate fixtures & ground bookings for Grade, Metropolitan Cup,
Sunday League and City & Suburban teams.
6.5. Liaise with the Director of Cricket to compile Match Reports (after conclusion of each
Round) and distribute to relevant channels.
6.6. Receive and distribute scorebooks, draws and rulebooks as provided by the SCA prior
to each season.
6.7. Appoint Scorers for as many grades as possible and to oversee performance of scorers
and oversee all input, including match scores to the SCA website
7. Game Day Management:
7.1. Preform the role of Match Day Manager or recruit a suitable resource to perform the
role
7.2. Oversee canteen management – stock control, customer service (Lunch/Afternoon
Tea), cash management, cleanliness
7.3. Complete or oversee game management – scoreboard set up, balcony set up, liaison
with opposition, scorers area, clean & remark lines on wicket, ensure cleanliness of
home & away change rooms, liaise with Grounds staff as required.
7.4. Act as the Green Shield and/or Poidevin Gray Shield Manager as directed by the
Chairman, SUCC
8. Women’s Cricket
8.1 Assist the University Women’s Cricket Club (UWCC) where possible with financial
management
8.2 Assist the UWCC where possible with Fundraising and Sponsorship frameworks
8.3 Assist the UWCC where possible constitutional compliance
8.4 Assist the UWCC where possible with competition and game day management
9. Other Duties:
9.1. Liaise with the Grounds Staff and relevant SUSF Operational staff to utilise the facilities
of SUSF.
As at 25 February 2014
Position Description:
Cricket Operations Manager –
Sydney University
Cricket Club
9.2. Attend CNSW & SCA designated seminars/meetings/functions as directed by the
Chairman, SUCC
9.3. Delegate duties to scholarship holders when required
9.4. All other duties as required
9.
Qualifications & Experience
9.1 Essential
 Professional Sport industry experience (3+ years)
 Strong knowledge and network within the Australian Cricket community.
 Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills
 Organisational & Time management skills
9.2 Desirable
 Relevant tertiary qualifications – Degree in Sports Management or similar
 First Aid – workplace safety
10.
Accountability
 This position reports to and is accountable to the High Performance Manager, SUSF
and Chairman, Sydney University Cricket Club
11. Conditions of Employment
11.1 The position is in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Employment
Agreement and relevant industrial award.
11.2 The successful applicant will be required to complete a Police Records Check and
Working with Children Check as per NSW Government Legislation.
11.3 The position has a 6-month probationary period
11.4 The availability to work a 5 day week plus flexible/extended hours as required to meet
the demands of the position and commensurate to the level of the position.
Signed and Accepted by:
Date:
______________________
Employee:
_____________________
Signature: _________________
Manager, SUSF:
_____________________
Signature: _________________
Chairman, SUCC:
_____________________
Signature: _________________
As at 25 February 2014