Moore took over as caretaker after the recent World Cup

Moore replaced Bennett King as caretaker coach when his fellow Australian quit after the World Cup.

"I am enjoying my time at the moment and if we can get some good quality performances happening that might entice me to stay," said Moore.

"The ball is in my court. If I do well and an opportunity comes up, great."

Several big names, including former England coach Duncan Fletcher, have been mooted as a successor to King.

But if Moore can improve West Indies' awful recent Test record, it will enhance his chance of securing the position of coach on a permanent basis.

I am happy for West Indies cricket that they recruit fairly quickly and get the new man in Windies caretaker coach David Moore

West Indies have just two wins and 10 draws from their last 37 Tests and are 1-0 down against England after two matches of the current series.

Moore, 42, worked under King both at the Australian academy and as Windies' assistant coach.

He spent a dozen years lecturing in physical education and sports science at a Sydney university prior to his coaching career and could return to education if his Caribbean jaunt ends.

"Caretaker coach is a position I will fulfil for this tour and perhaps the world Twenty20 in September," Moore added.

"It will just depend upon who gets appointed and when they get appointed.

"If I can play a role somewhere within West Indies cricket that's great; if not that is professional sport.

"Often these days professional coaches bring their own entourages and that is how I ended up with the West Indies, coming in with Bennett King.

"If I can profit from that I also have to accept there will be times where someone will want to bring their own people in and that will be my time.

"I am happy for the betterment of West Indies cricket that they recruit fairly quickly and get the new man in."

West Indies go into the third match of the series under new captain Daren Ganga having lost by a record margin of an innings and 283 runs at Headingley last month.

Ramnaresh Sarwan was unable to bat in that match and has since returned to Guyana for treatment on a shoulder injury.