Malawi Cricket Internship Application Form

Lord’s Taverners Australia, Northern New South Wales

Position Description

The Lord’s Taverners Northern NSW (LTNNSW) are excited to announce the continuation of the Malawi Cricket Internship Program which started in 2018.  Due to restrictions in international travel this Internship is currently on hold.

Amongst all else, our hope is for this program and the experiences it brings to be thoroughly enjoyed by the intern(s) and for it to be mutually beneficial for the Malawi Cricket Union and LTNNSW. More specifically, the overarching goals of the Malawi Cricket Internship Program are:

1. Providing an opportunity for young people from Northern NSW to experience the cultures and cricket programs of a foreign country;
2. Providing an opportunity for young people from Northern NSW to develop cricket coaching, life, people and leadership skills while immersed in The Cricket Academy programs;
3. Supporting cricket programs in Malawi with human resources; and
4. Developing intern(s) skills so that they can contribute to LTNNSW upon returning.

This position has key requirements from two parties, namely the Lord’s Taverners NNSW (scholarship and program provider) and the Malawi Cricket Union (organisation the person will be interning with). The requirements from each of these parties are detailed below:

1. The LTNNSW expects the following from the intern(s):
   • Represent Lord’s Taverners in a professional and reputable manner while in Malawi;
   • Represent the interests of Lord’s Taverners while in Malawi by setting up relationships for future exchanges;
   • Regular reporting on their situation and progress;
   • Regular updates on activities with photos that LTNNSW can use in social media;
   • A desire to work with Lord’s Taverners NNSW upon return will be looked upon favourably
2. The MCU expects the intern(s) to be involved in the following while in Malawi:
   • Assist with event planning and management
   • Working closely with the head coach;
   • High-performance program, players scouting and national teams (men & women);
   • Development programs (U13/U16/U19) outreach and pathway;
   • Coach, umpire and support The Cricket Academy’s staff education;
   • Education and lifestyle program;
   • Being a good role model and mentor while maintaining a strong work ethic;
   • Media, marketing and fund-raising;
   • General administration;
   • Facilities improvement; and
   • Doing so in a respectable manner that personifies good cricket etiquette.

Essential

• Be 21 years old or older as of January 1^st 2023
• First Aid certificate – must be obtained before departure; and
• Experience playing and coaching cricket will be looked on favourably but is not essential. There is an expectation you will complete your Level 1 Cricket Coach Qualification before you depart.

Desirable

• Several years experience playing/coaching/umpiring cricket;
• Australian driver’s licence;

Applicants should not expect to financially benefit from this position. No salary will be paid to the intern(s) by either the Lord’s Taverners NNSW nor the Malawi Cricket Union for their work as a cricket intern. Financial support will, however, be provided to the intern(s) to cover specific costs as outlined in the table below.

The LTNNSW advises each intern to have at least AUD$1000 in personal savings for each month of their program.

• Personal travel in Africa: The intern(s) are encouraged to use this experience as an opportunity to do personal travel through Africa. This will be completely self-funded by the intern(s) and must be coordinated with the Malawi Cricket Union;
• Cricket accreditation: While in Malawi the intern(s) are encouraged or may be given the opportunity to obtain higher coaching or umpiring accreditation with internationally recognised cricket bodies such as Cricket South Africa. The intern(s) are encouraged to pursue their level 2 coaching accreditation with Cricket Australia upon return to Australia.

To apply for the 2023 Malawi Cricket Internship position, you will need to submit your application via our online form here: