Become a Triathlon Ireland Community Coach
Expression of Interest: Munster and leinster regions
The Triathlon Ireland Community Coaching programme is part of the Triathlon Ireland Development programme. A Triathlon Ireland coach commits to supporting the aims of the community and youth programmes outlined below and creating an athlete centred environment at all times.
Aims of the programme:
- Introduce people to triathlon
- Deliver community programmes to underrepresented groups and provide onramps to the sport through programme development, club and event links.
- Provide a fun and engaging environment to learn triathlon skills.
- Help athletes reach their full potential
- Support athletes to learn more about themselves as individuals while being part of a training group outside of their club.
- Create a link between the community, clubs, hubs, races and in some instances, the High Performance Unit.
Role of the Community Coach
The Community coach will plan and deliver sessions in club and community settings. This includes New to Tri, junior camps, ‘Splash and Dash’, Tri Heroes. The list is not exhaustive, and the coach may also explore other avenues to develop multi-sport in the community. Community coaches will also provide support to other coaches in their development.
Community coaches are representatives of Triathlon Ireland and must operate to the highest standards in terms of providing safe sessions for all participants and best practice concerning safeguarding for young athletes.
Mandatory Requirements of a TI Coach
Qualifications
- Maintain your coaching qualification through Continued Professional Development and revalidation on the World Triathlon hub.
- Engage with 2 x CPD annually provided by Triathlon Ireland
- Attend one in person meeting/networking day for hubs and community coaches.
- Maintain your Safeguarding requirements – Garda vetting/Access NI, Safeguard training (SNI/SI) and submit an annual code of conduct.
- Maintain your Anti Doping certification (WADA HP Coach).
- Maintain your first aid qualification.
Triathlon Ireland will support coaches through CPD, mentor support and coach developer support.
Note: The Community Coach role does not constitute an offer of employment, individuals will invoice for services provided.
If you would be interested in becoming a Triathon Ireland Community Coach, click the below button to access the application form.
