15th November 2024 | Claudia Vaughan-Johns

Pitch Advisor South East Wales – Role Description

Cricket Wales is looking to recruit additional Pitch Advisors (CWPAs) to support and develop volunteer ground managers within the recreational game. 

Roles & Responsibilities 

• To undertake basic advisory assessments at clubs including visual inspections and the production of short reports.
• To use the Pitch Power App to engage with clubs and produce reports to support their grounds development.
• To undertake Performance Quality Standards (PQS) assessments for squares and outfields, along with the production of a detailed report using approved templates.
• To respond to any urgent issues within the club network or a request from the league where concerns have been raised about the quality of a pitch or outfield.
• To support initiatives (from Cricket Wales, England and Wales Cricket Board and The Grounds Management Association) aimed at recruiting and developing volunteers and improving the standard of playing surfaces.

Attributes & Requirements

• Access to a vehicle and available to visit sites across the region on request.
• Be able to demonstrate a high degree of knowledge in grounds management – desirable qualification GMA Level 3 (although this can be achieved through the training process).
• Have a confident but open-minded personality and good communication and listening skills.
• Strong IT skills, including the ability to capture on site images and include them in reports.
• Capable and willing to give practical demonstrations and presentations to ground staff on basic skills such as pitch preparation and end of season renovation.

Fees and Remuneration

• The fees payable to a Pitch Advisor are managed by Cricket Wales and are subject to specific circumstances and travel costs.
• Please note the scheme is not run at a profit and fees paid are to cover the CWPA’s time and any associated costs including travel and reporting.

Training

• Pitch Advisors will be given the necessary training and mentoring from the GMA to conduct industry-approved Performance Quality Standard assessments.
• Training on the Pitch Power App will also be made available to CWPAs.
• Access to further CPD (including online modules as appropriate) on an annual basis. Extra things to note
• CWPA’s must be able to provide impartial advice when recommending goods and services from various suppliers or contractors.

Application Process and closing date 

If you are interested in applying for a Pitch Advisor role, please complete the short Expression of Interest survey - https://forms.gle/Y5Eez2ypFHXZfy1i6  The closing date for applications is 1st December 2024.

Interviews will be held online week commencing 9^th December 2024.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact either:

Victoria Jones – Facilities Investment Manager

[email protected] or 07561685482

Iestyn John – Regional Pitch Advisor for Wales (Cricket)

[email protected] or 07756875789