Athletics Ireland are pleased to announce the launch of our next Level 3 coaching course in conjunction with Sport Ireland Coaching. The Level 3 course is the highest level of coaching qualification available within athletics in Ireland.
The Level 3 course builds on the experiences of Level 2 coaching and prepares the coach for performance coaching, providing coaches with advanced level instruction in their chosen event.
The Level 3 syllabus includes event specific sections, with common core elements applied to an event group context. The course is targeted at those who are actively coaching high-performance athletes, particularly those working with Senior, Junior and Youth international athletes.
Coaches will specialise in one of the following event areas; Sprints & Hurdles, Endurance & Race Walking, Jumps, Throws.
The course will begin in January 2025 and conclude in June 2026 with numerous contact days taking place over the 18-month period.
Places on this course are limited and open only to those who have completed Level 2 and have significant coaching experience.
If you wish to apply for a place on this course please fill the below Expression of Interest link or if you wish to find out more about the course or about application process please contact either Coach Education Manager, Conor Wilson at conorwilson@athleticsireland.ie or Director of Coaching & Development, Pat Ryan at patryan@athleticsireland.ie .
Level 3 Coach Expression of Interest Form
Coaching CV should include any relevant qualifications for coaching, your history of coaching, coaching philosophy and a list of your achievements in coaching athletes.
Closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday the 6th of January 2025.
