The core purpose of Athletics Ireland High Performance Programme is to create a National High Performance (HP) Programme that is unique to the sport and will maximize Irish athletes’ potential to succeed on the international stage. The High Performance Programme is responsible for providing leadership and management to elite athletes and coaches.
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
Job Title: Performance Endurance Lead
Reports to: Director of High Performance
Purpose of Role: To drive the further development of the middle- and long-distance event groups in Ireland at Performance level.
Details:
The position is initially a two-year fixed term contract (37.5 hours each week). Generally, it is expected that 7.5 hours would be worked each day.
The role is Dublin based, with time required to be spent at the head office of Athletics Ireland (AAI), and at Sport Ireland Institute (SII).
The position will incorporate the need for weekend and evening work and international/national travel.
Candidates should have a strong background in the middle and long-distance event groups and should have a thorough understanding of the sport and the event group at Development through to Performance levels.
Remuneration
Salary: Band 4, €53,447 (min) to €72,309 (max).
Position Tenure: 2 year fixed-term full-time contract.
Appointment will be made subject to satisfactory Garda Vetting and suitable reference checks. Athletics Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity you will be required to work and with consultation can be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organization.
HOW TO APPLY
Deadline: 5pm on August 4th 2022 Applications should be emailed to: kieronstout@athleticsireland.ie with the subject line of: [ATTN: Performance Endurance Lead]
Please provide the following when submitting your application:
Letter of introduction detailing skills and experience relevant to the selection criteria.
Curriculum Vitae outlining your skills and work experience.
