Applications Open for World Triathlon Sustainability Commission
Triathlon Ireland is now seeking expression of interest applications for nomination to the World Triathlon Sustainability Commission.
Sustainability is more than ever at the forefront of our world, and sport has an important role to play. World Triathlon recognises the importance of continued development in this space as is reflected by the approval at Congress for the restructuring of the World Triathlon Sustainability Commission.
World Triathlon is now looking for specialists to integrate into the Commission as Members with immediate effect.
This is a voluntary role, with no remuneration. Limited international travel may be required, all expenses will be paid.
Background
The World Triathlon Sustainability Commission was initially approved for formation at Congress in Lausanne, 2019 and subsequently formed in early 2020. The Commission is tasked with creating a detailed pathway for greater environmental consideration in all policy making, both among stakeholders and Local Organising Committees, as well as within World Triathlon itself.
Initial moves by World Triathlon included a commitment to the UNEP’s, IOC-supported, Clean Seas initiative and the UN Sport for Climate Action framework. These moves were then backed up by the Commission’s creation and publication of the World Triathlon sustainability guidelines for event organisers which contributed to the receipt of a Carbon Action Award from the IOC and their partner DOW in 2020.
Responsibilities
In what will be an extremely competitive application process, World Triathlon are looking to appoint three (3) specialists in Environmental Sustainability, with education and/or experience in the area.
The candidate, if successfully nominated to and selected by the World Triathlon Executive Board, will sit on the World Triathlon Sustainability Commission to help guide Triathlon to a cleaner and greener future.
The candidate will also be required to liaise with Triathlon Ireland staff on the creation and implementation of a Sustainability Operational Plan with a view to positioning Triathlon Ireland as a leader in Sustainability best practice for National Governing Bodies in Ireland.
Person specification
Applicants:
- Should be specialists in Environmental Sustainability, with education and/or experience in this area.
- Should have experience in strategy development and administration of sustainability systems.
- Will preferably be involved in sport, although not a requirement.
- Will preferably be a Triathlon Ireland member, although not a requirement.
Applications
Interested candidates can apply directly by emailing Kevin Power Kelly with a cover letter/letter of intent and CV. Applications close at 23:59 on December 6th.
Nomination to the position is at the discretion of Triathlon Ireland and applicants may be required to interview prior to nomination to World Triathlon. Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application on or before December 15th.
