Media release

Athlete Career and Education (ACE uk) Adviser required by the ECB

JOB PURPOSE Responsible for providing delivery of the Cricket ACE UK programme to their designated county academies and designated first class county staffs

ECB Media Release

England and Wales Cricket Board / Professional Cricketers Association

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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 cooperates 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

    England