VACANCY: PHYSIOTHERAPIST AND SEAM BOWLING SPECIALIST: CRICKET NAMIBIA

Cricket Namibia is the custodian of all cricket structures and programs in Namibia. It gives us great pleasure to advertise the position of Physiotherapist and Seam Bowling Specialist. Applications are now open to suitable qualified and experienced candidates.

JOB OVERVIEW

The successful candidate will be the Head of all Player Treatment and Seam Bowling Techniques & Tactics for all national programs.

JOB SPECIFICATION

The successful candidate’s responsibilities will be wide-ranging and broad and in line
with the Cricket Namibia’s Strategic Plan for player development. These include activities relating to player treatment and seam bowling techniques & tactics. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1) Physiotherapist for the National Men’s, Women’s and High-Performance players.
2) Oversee treatment of all identified players.
3) Develop and implement technical analysis and technical improvement plans for all seam bowlers in all national programs.
4) Develop and implement bowling strategies with all seam bowlers in all national programs.
5) Oversee internship program.
6) Ensure all players are performance ready.
7) Assist with coaching requirements to the National Teams.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 5 years’ experience.at international level.Qualified PhysiotherapistLevel III Coaching Qualification.Experience in coaching and working at senior international level.Experience in working with other medical staff in a professional team environment.The candidate must be willing to be based in Windhoek.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

The main areas of responsibility under the job specifications are classified below:
1) Physiotherapist for the National Men’s, Women’s and High-Performance players.

  • Full time application of all physio-related requirements for all players in recognised programs.
    2) Oversee treatment of all identified players.
  • Ensure that all identified players are treated at the highest level, to ensure the quickest possible return to play.
  • Oversee and be involved in any treatment conducted by other specialists on any identified player.
    3) Develop and implement technical analysis and technical improvement plans for all seam bowlers in all national programs.
  • Technical analysis of all seam bowlers in official programs
  • Determine, implement and oversee technical correction plans of bowling techniques.
    4) Develop and implement bowling strategies and skills with all seam bowlers in all national programs.
  • Strategy development and implementation of bowling plans of all seam bowlers.
  • Ensure the alignment of bowling strategies and skills throughout the pipeline and into national teams.
    5) Oversee internship program.
  • Assist UNAM with practical experience for the 4th year physiotherapy students.
  • Allow students to shadow during player treatment.
  • Be available for lectures and/or presentations to students.
    6) Ensure all players are performance ready.
  • Ensure the quickest possible return to play after injury.
  • Ensure players are physically ready to perform at international level.
  • Make professional decisions on players return to play timelines.
    7) Assist with coaching requirements to the National Teams.
  • Assist coaching sessions as part of the National coaching team.

BASIC SKILL REQUIREMENTS

The basic skills and relevant experience required for the position: Good communication skills in written and verbal mediums.Pro-active planning.Be able to work with a team of professionals and in an office environment.Computer literate and efficient on Excel.Compilation of documents for distribution.  

Applications close on the 10th of February 2025. Candidates must submit a current CV, certified copies of all qualifications and two references. Applications must be sent to ceo@cricketnamibia.com

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