Female Coach and Local Technical Official Mentoring Programme

Triathlon Ireland is seeking applicants for a new Mentoring Programme for Female Local Technical Officials and Coaches.

Triathlon Ireland’s female participation rate is 37%. However the percentage of female TO’s and Coaches is below this.

As part of our Women in Sport Programme we are therefore providing newly qualified female LTO’s and female coaches with support and mentoring as they begin on their journeys.

While the programme is aimed at assisting Female coaches and LTOs, we are looking for both male and female mentors.

The mentoring programme begins in January 2023.

Mentoring Skills Programme

Triathlon Ireland recognises the need for a support network for our valued technical officials (TO’s) and coaches. In response, we are delighted to be running an exciting Mentoring Skills Programme in partnership with Jo Hopkins Consulting. We would like to invite applications from TO’s and Level 2 coaches who are interested in being part of this programme. 

Although the role itself will be a voluntary position there are a number of benefits to be gained from taking part in this free programme.

• Development of new skills set under the guidance of very experienced Executive Mentors;
• Opportunity to work in a supporting role for new coaches and technical officials;
• Scope to improve your own personal skills; 
• Support before, during and after the mentor skills programme from the programme leads. 

Requirements/ Role Description

You must be available for the following activities:

• Pre-course online content to review (estimated 5-6 hours) 
• 3 skills sessions (90 minutes each)
• Post-course engagement via online platform.
• Mentoring commitment of two years as a mentor 

Schedule 

• Skills session 1- Tuesday 24th January, 6:30pm- 8pm
• Skills session 2- Tuesday 21st February, 6:30pm- 8pm
• Skills session 3- Tuesday 21st March, 6:30pm- 8pm
   

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 three contact sessions. We will give support on how this will work. 

How to Apply

If you wish to apply to this programme, please complete the google form. If you have any questions please contact anna@triathlonireland.com 

Executive Coach- Jo Hopkins

A former International athlete and coach, a trained counsellor, teacher, consultant and adjunct of Hult Ashridge Executive Education, Jo uses the principles of neuroscience, psychology and sociology to underpin her thinking and practice in organisational and human behaviour.

Her roles, such as Performance Mentor for Team GB Performance Services Team (Rio 2016), have honed her skills and processes working with world class performers and Senior Leadership teams who are required to deliver under extreme pressure. With over 20 years of experience developing people, Jo has a trademark for a challenging yet supportive approach which encourages and empowers individuals to take control of their environment and responsibility for their own performance.

Jo established JHC in 2014 with a singular desire to help people succeed. She is particularly focused on developing women to excel in high performance environments

Executive Coach- Eliza Downey

A former International Rugby athlete and current Coordinator of Women & Girls Rugby, Eliza is passionate about developing others. She has over 10 years experience as an athlete, leader, and performance coach supporting and developing personnel within the Performance environment  

Eliza has a particular interest and affinity for individuals transitioning into new environments and has a track record of providing the support and challenge needed to ensure they flourish. She is a lead facilitator on the Ulster University Female leadership programme, and is passionate about developing women in any performance environment.   

Having worked in both public, private and non for profit sectors she has an understanding of the challenges and opportunities presented across these various environments.