Boost Hub Coach Recruitment
Triathlon Ireland are recruiting qualified coaches to assist in the operation of the Triathlon Ireland Youth Regional Training Hubs. As part of the Triathlon Ireland Youth Development Plan, Triathlon Ireland wants to create high quality, consistent opportunities for more young people to take part in triathlon training in a safe and fun environment.
We also want to create a clear and supportive pathway for development athletes to progress towards High Performance. In order to facilitate this, the Triathlon Ireland Youth Regional Training Hubs have been established. The Regional Training hubs are a key step on the development pathway as well as providing young athletes all over Ireland with regular training sessions facilitated by highly experienced and passionate Triathlon Ireland coaches. The hubs are overseen by the Triathlon Ireland Development team and while they will be aimed at all levels from participation up, they are linked to the development pathway and High Performance team
There are four regional hubs based around Ireland. The aim of the hubs is to provide an environment to engage with and support the development of athletes from the age of 10-17. The primary focus is to retain the athletes in the sport of triathlon through the difficult years of adolescence, where the dropout from sport is at its highest. We aim to develop young athletes so they can fulfil their sporting potential but also teach and instil life skills, sportsmanship, independence and social skills while building friendships.
There is no criteria for the junior athletes to attend these sessions other than being a member of Triathlon Ireland. This inclusive approach is to ensure there is a wide range of ability levels in attendance. The aim is to have a number of sessions per region per year. We are aware of the importance of club training and the hubs will operate in partnership with the clubs, club coaches and the programmes at the clubs. Following consultation with junior athletes, the feedback included a request for regular training sessions with their peers and the regional training hubs help to provide this. The hubs also support the schools programmes as the next step for many who complete the Tri Heroes programme.
At this time we are inviting applications for Leinster and Connacht. Each HUB has a female and male coach at all sessions.
ROLE INFORMATION
Each hub must have a male and a female coach and as such, at the moment we are recruiting for the following:
Leinster: Female and Male Coach
Connacht: Male Coach
Recruitment: Coaches will be asked to submit qualifications and experience and will be required to interview.
Location: Exact locations TBC but coaches will be based in their own province. Coaches may be required to cover coaches in other areas from time to time.
Reporting to: Triathlon Ireland, reporting to Anna Grealish WIS and Youth Programme Lead
Payment: This is a paid position, coaches will be paid a set amount per session depending on their role.
A full Role Description, including Duties and Responsibilities, can be downloaded here.
HOW TO APPLY
If you would like to be part of our Regional Training Hubs Coaching Team or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact any member of the Triathlon Ireland Development Team. We would be more than willing to talk through any queries you have.
Applications, CV & Cover Letter, should be emailed to Anna Grealish by 5pm on the 22nd of September. Email: anna@triathlonireland.com
