New Athletics Ireland Development Officer Position

Based at Cork IT in association with Cork IT/Cork County Board/Athletics Ireland

Athletics Ireland, in conjunction with Cork Athletics and Cork IT, is looking for suitable candidates to fill this new position, details below. CV and letter of application should be sent to Pat Ryan, [email protected] by November 11th.

POSITION:        Athletics Development Officer

(Cork Institute of Technology / Cork County Athletics Board / Athletics Association of Ireland)

JOB DESCRIPTION

LOCATION:        Cork Institute of Technology

RESPONSIBILITIES   

The main duties include:
•    To organise and deliver innovative programmes to attract new participants at all levels and create pathways for continued participation within athletics both within the Institute and wider Cork Community.
•    To create and implement a quality programme of coaching, as required by the student athletics club, to maximise participation and performance of competitive teams.
•    To provide administrative and technical support to the Institutes athletics club
•    To link with Athletics Ireland and Athletics Association of Ireland (AAI) Cork County Board to position the delivery of CIT athletics programmes within the wider sporting context.
•    To assist the Athletics Association of Ireland (AAI) Cork County Board in driving its activities and achieving its goals locally.
•    To assist Athletics Ireland in promoting its programmes and achieving its goals in the region.
•    To implement appropriate Health and Safety policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe, effective and friendly environment at all times.
•    Promote and increase awareness of athletics at Cork Institute of Technology.
•    Assist in the organisation of designated athletics events.
•    Liaise with relevant staff and student officers to agree facility availability and access for the delivery of all sessions.
•    Provide the supervisory board with concise progress reports relating to agreed quarterly and annual work programme scheduling.
•    Establish and maintain effective partnerships with local stakeholders, & relevant partners.
•    Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

KEY QUALITIES

Essential

•    Higher Diploma/Degree level qualification in a sports related area or equivalent.
•    Level 1 Athletics Coaching Qualification or equivalent athletics experience and ideally, experience in dealing with volunteers/organisations/athletics events in a support capacity.
•    Strong working knowledge of excel, word and email.
•    Excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills.
•    Ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team.
•    Well-developed time management skills including the ability to set and meet deadlines and to prioritise work.

Desirable

•    Hold a Level 2 Athletics Coaching Qualification.
•    Hold a valid First Aid Certificate.
•    Experience of mentoring and/or supervising volunteers/coaches.
•    Experience of organising athletics or sports related events.

CIRCUMSTANCES

•    Ability and willingness to work unsociable hours from time to time, including evenings and weekends.
•    Holds a full Driver’s Licence and has access to own transport for work purposes.
•    Available and willing to undertake training necessary for the post.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

•    Maintain effective relationships with the Institute Sports and Development Officers, AAI Regional Developments Officers, Athletics Association of Ireland Cork County Board and those members of other organisations or volunteers who are also contributing to the development of athletics within the province.
•    Carry out duties and responsibilities within limited supervision.
•    Portray a competent and professional image.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Please send a CV and letter of application to Pat Ryan [email protected] by November 11th.