Cycling Ireland is inviting applications for a coaching vacancy it its High Performance Unit. The successful candidate will fill the post of development coach and will work mainly with junior riders and paracyclists.
The recruitment of the new development coach is part of the federation’s requirements for the Olympic cycle leading to Rio 2016.
The development coach will focus on delivering a set of objectives agreed with Cycling Ireland’s head coach and will be responsible for coaching programs as well as supporting riders in training and races.
Cycling Ireland has also released some information about the role so we’ve included that below.
Cycling Ireland Development Coach
- Job Title: Development Coach
- Responsible to: Head Coach
- Contract Duration: 3 Years
- Responsible for: Principally for the development and preparation of Junior’s and Paracycling squad
- Hours of work: Flexible
- Remuneration: Circa €33,000
Background: Cycling Ireland (CI) is currently restructuring its High Performance Unit in line with requirements for the Olympic Cycle up to Rio 2016. The High Performance objective is to inspire, motivate and lead a team of World Class Athletes led by a team of World Class support staff that strives to build a consistent support service that is World Class.
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Development Coach: The Development Coach will principally be responsible for the delivery of coaching programs and supporting riders at training and competition events for Juniors and Paracyclists. The Development Coach will focus on delivery of an agreed set of objectives set by the CI Head Coach. This role will require duties to extend to flexible working arrangements. Including weekend and possible evening time commitments
Person specification:
| ESSENTIAL | DESIRABLE | |
|---|---|---|
| Qualification & Attainments | Hold a recognised coaching qualification in cycling.At least one years’ experience of coaching cycling teams. | Degree or diploma in sports science.Experience of coaching track cyclists to medal winning performances at major championships. |
| Relevant Experience | Demonstrable experience of working for at least one year directly with athletes, using a multi-disciplinary approach.Competence in budgeting and financial management.
Experience of working with volunteers. An understanding of legislation and regulations relevant to sports organizations to include child protection, health and safety, data protection, equity, anti-doping etc. |
Demonstrable experience of applying and selling innovative and challenging ideas, in a work or sporting environment. |
| Special Aptitudes | Competent in the use of information technology.Excellent literary and communication skills with the ability to produce clear, concise reports.
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Excellent organisational skills. Experience of making presentations to a target audience. |
Competent in use of Microsoft XP or above; and in particular Word, Excel, and Power Point, email and website.Familiarity with Power Training Software.
Experience of working under pressure and to strict deadlines. First Aid Certificate. |
| General Aptitudes | Highly proactive, with the ability to work with minimal direction. | |
| Disposition | Good Interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.Ability to be self-motivated, resourceful, work on own initiative in a flexible and co-operative manner. | |
| Circumstances | Ability to work out of normal office hours.Access to a form of transport that will permit the post holder to meet the requirements of the post in full. |
General information: Application closing date is 30th of January 2013 Interview and start date: Interviews will be held in Dublin in February with a view to immediate commencement.
The post will be administered from Cycling Ireland’s offices at Kelly Roche House, Dublin 1, and flexible work locations are negotiable. The post is offered as a fixed-term contract. Remuneration is circa €33K dependent on experience and qualifications.
The post is subject to the necessary funding being secured and candidates must submit to Garda Vetting and Access NI checks.
Interested persons are invited to submit by email only their CV along with a covering letter outlining why they believe they are suitable for the contract to Geoff Liffey, CEO Cycling Ireland, at the following email address: [email protected]
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