Become a mentor as part of our Mentoring Skills Programme
Building confidence, connection and community through mentorship
Triathlon Ireland and Cycling Ireland are joining forces to deliver a brand new Mentoring Skills Programme. We’re looking for Mentors to strengthen the support network for our newly qualified female Coaches, Local Technical Officials and Club Leaders.
As part of this Women in Sport initiative, we will be jointly running a Mentoring Skills Programme, facilitated by leadership expert Myra McGlynn. The programme recognises the vital role mentors play in helping others grow – as they set out on their journeys into coaching, officiating and leadership. We are looking for both male and female mentors to take part in this programme. After taking part in the programme, our mentors will be part of a support network for newly qualified Women in Sport leaders in our community.
Mentoring Skills Programme
Triathlon Ireland and Cycling Ireland recognises the need for a support network for our valued technical officials (TO’s), coaches and club leaders. We would like to invite applications from TO’s, Level 2 coaches and experienced club leaders who are interested in being part of this programme.
Why become a mentor?
Although the role itself will be a voluntary position the benefits to be gained from taking part in this free programme are immense both professionally and personally.
- Develop new skills under the guidance of a highly experienced Executive Mentor;
- Support and Inspire new coaches, technical officials and club leaders;
- Enhance your personal and leadership skills;
- Access ongoing support before, during and after the programme
What’s involved
Mentors will take part in a short training process and ongoing engagement:
You must be available for the following:
- Four online interactive skills sessions (1 hour each)
- 1 in person skills session (4 hours)
- Two-year commitment to mentor 2-3 individuals per year.
Schedule
- Skills session 1- Tuesday 4th November, 7pm- 8pm (online)
- Skills session 2- Tuesday 11th November, 7pm- 8pm (online)
- Skills session 3- Tuesday 18th November, 7pm- 8pm (online)
- Skills session 4- Tuesday 25th November, 7pm- 8pm (online)
- In person session- Saturday 29th November (10am- 2pm)- Sport Ireland Campus (Dublin)
Once you have done your mentor training you will be paired with a mentee. We ask for a commitment to mentor 2-3 people per year if possible. Each mentor/mentee partnership will be a maximum of 3 contact sessions. We will give support on how this will work.
About the Facilitator – Myra McGlynn
Myra is a strategic governance and HR expert with over 25 years of leadership experience in global and national sport. Myra is a former senior executive at World Rugby with fourteen years as part of the World Rugby management team and worked on critical initiatives that drove substantial change, including returning rugby to the Olympic Games.
Myra now leads a consultancy practice supporting NGBs in governance, HRM, policy development, and board effectiveness. She has leadership experience in World Rugby, Rugby League, Commonwealth Sport, World Olympians, and a track record of grassroots sport involvement.
For more information and how to apply
If you wish to apply to this programme, please complete the application form here by 5pm on Friday 24th October. If you have any questions please contact amina@triathlonireland.com
