USA Cricket is set to appoint zonal leads for its new ‘Cricket Heroes’ program, which aims to introduce cricket to American children and provide them with a fun and engaging first experience with the sport. The program will be rolled out in the host cities of the 2024 T20 Cricket World Cup – Nassau County, New York; Grand Prairie, Dallas, Texas; and Broward County, Florida.

USA Cricket is seeking to hire six zonal leads, with one male and one female leader in each of the target cities. The zonal leads will play a crucial role in training and supervising activators who will assist in delivering the Cricket Heroes program in schools and school districts within their designated zone. They will also be responsible for reaching out to schools to enroll them in the program and maintaining ongoing relationships with them.

To be successful in this role, candidates will need to have a passion for working with children and youth, as well as experience in delivering cricket or sports programs and/or coaching. Excellent communication skills and a team player attitude are also essential, along with strong leadership qualities.

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit their resume and cover letter to [email protected] The application deadline is October 30, 2023. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States and possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

USA Cricket is the National Federation for cricket in the United States and is officially recognized by the International Cricket Council (ICC). Its mission is to govern, regulate, develop, and promote all forms of cricket at all levels within the country. The organization is dedicated to enabling U.S. cricketers to achieve sustained competitive excellence and successfully compete in national and international competitions.

The Board of Directors of USA Cricket, representing various cricket stakeholder groups, is committed to leading the sport to new heights. The organization creates and administers value-added programs to grow and develop cricket, ensuring that it remains a thriving and inclusive sport within the United States.

For more information about USA Cricket and its programs, visit their website at www.usacricket.org.