Vacancies: Regional Training Hub Coaches
Triathlon Ireland are recruiting qualified coaches to assist part-time 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 athletes 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 RegionalTraining Hubs have been established. The Regional Training hubs will add a step on the pathway programme for young athletes as well as provide young athletes all over Ireland with regular training sessions facilitated by highly experienced Triathlon Ireland coaches. The hubs will be overseen by the Triathlon Ireland Development team and while they will be aimed at all levels from participation up, they will be linked to the Emerging Talent Programme and High Performance Unit.
There will be four regional hubs based around Ireland. The aim of the hubs is to engage with developmental athletes from the age of 12 to 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 would also like to develop them as 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 will be no criteria for the junior athletes to attend these sessions apart from being a member of Triathlon Ireland, so there will be a wide range of ability levels in attendance. The aim is to have a number of sessions per region per year, depending on Covid-19 restrictions. We are aware of the importance of club training and the hubs will operate in partnership with the clubs and club coaches. Following consultation with junior athletes, the feedback included a request for regular training sessions with their peers and the regional training hubs will aim to provide this.
Role Information
Triathlon Ireland are currently recruiting a team of Regional Training Hub Coaches who will be central to the development and success of this important initiative.
Role: Leinster, Munster, Ulster, Connacht Regional Training Hub Coach.
Recruitment: Coaches will be asked to submit qualifications and experience and may be required to interview.
Location: Exact locations TBC but coaches will be based in their own province.
Reporting to: Triathlon Ireland, reporting to Gary Crossan, Project Lead.
Payment: This is a paid position, coaches will be paid a set amount per session depending on their role. It is anticipated that there will be approximately six days coaching per year.
A full Role Description, including Duties and Responsibilities, can be downloaded here.
Requirements
- Garda Vetted or/ and Access NI
- Completed a minimum of a Safeguarding 1/Safeguarding children and young people in sport course
- Signed code of conduct
- Completed the WADA Coach certification
- Hold a Level 2 Triathlon Ireland qualification (other qualifications will be considered).
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 Gary Crossan by 5pm on Monday, 31 May 2021.
- Gary Crossan: gary@triathlonireland.com
- Eleanor Condon: eleanor@triathlonireland.com
- Nikki Bradley: nikki@triathlonireland.com
