Job Opportunities

Athletics NI - Events and Membership Officer

Job Purpose: To assist in the organisation of all Athletics NI events and to support the administrative functions of the business. For more information or any assistance on downloading the application forms please email hradmin@viablecs.org. No CVs will be considered. Closing Date for applications: 11th April 2025 at 12 noon. All completed applications to be sent to hradmin@viablecs.org. Athletics NI is an equal opportunities employer.

Duties to include:

Athletics Events Organisation

To assist in the organisation of various events including Track and Field, Road Running and Cross Country.
Approving event permit applications, issuing permits and certificates, maintaining fixture lists.
Set up online race entries, provide race organisers with online entry information and support.
Monitoring returns forms and issuing online release of funds.
Managing club affiliation and athlete registration, athlete transfers. Issuing club registration handbook.
Liaison with the various partners and suppliers for the events to ensure the promotions are properly organised.
Preparation of programmes and results.
For all bookings and events expenditure, follow Athletics NI financial policies and procedures.
Attendance at certain promotions to undertake administrative duties (this may involve working away from normal base at weekends and occasional overnight stays).

Administration

To provide an administrative service to Athletics Northern Ireland Duties will include:
Maintain and answer the info email queries.
Deal with telephone enquiries.
Order medals, bibs and other supplies.
Monitor Athletics NI kit and merchandise stock levels and re-order when required.
Update and maintain databases, website and social media
Provide an administrative service for the Honorary Officers, Sub-Committees and Professional Staff of Athletics NI.
General office admin, including opening and closing Athletics House, where required.
Managing room bookings
Act as fire warden
Provide information and support for ongoing event and administration quality improvement
Participate in staff team meetings
Participate in ongoing Continued Professional Development
The key responsibilities above give a broad outline of the functions of the post. However, these duties must be approached in a flexible manner. The post holder will be expected to adapt to changing circumstances and undertake other duties appropriate to the grade of the post as allocated by your line manager as part of working in a small team to deliver for Athletics NI from time to time.

Athletics NI Events & Membership Officer Recruitment Pack 2025.pdf

Equal opportunities monitoring form

Job-Application Form

Athletics NI - Independent Board Member - Treasurer

ANI is seeking to appoint a Treasurer to join its board of directors, which consists of eight elected members and four independent members. The board is accountable to ANI’s members and stakeholders, and provides strategic direction, governance oversight, and financial and risk management for the organisation. The Treasurer board member will bring expertise, experience and diversity to the board, and will contribute to the achievement of the ANI's vision, mission and values. The Treasurer will also act as an ambassador for the sport and the organisation as required. ANI adheres to the Code for Sports Governance and expects its board members to uphold the highest standards of governance and conduct. Treasurer Board Member Role Profile The Treasurer Board member will be a Board member of Athletics Northern Ireland (ANI) and of the Mary Peters Track (MPT) companies.

The Treasurer’s role is : to advise the Boards on the financial implications of Athletics Northern Ireland and the Mary Peters Track activities; to oversee the preparation and presentation of budgets, accounts and financial statements to Board meetings and to the Annual General Meeting; to advise the Board on its financial reserves and investment activities; and to ensure that these are compatible with the organisations’ policies and legal responsibilities. to ensure that the appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place and that any auditors’ recommendations are implemented. to Chair the Audit & Risk sub-committee and meet with the external auditor at least on an annual basis. to work with the CEO and the Finance Manager to ensure these strategic duties are delivered through their day to day operational activity.

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Other Opportunities

Athletics Northern Ireland - Course Measurer

In response to the ever increasing number of road races Athletics Northern Ireland wishes to extend its list of Certified Course Measurers.

Course Measurers work to ensure the accuracy of courses which are advertised as being a particular distance. Accurate measurements mean that Permitted Races can be accredited as being of the advertised distance and are accepted by Power of 10 and RunBritain for ranking purposes.

Basic requirements are:

A bicycle
A Jones Counter (this can be loaned from Athletics NI)
A means of transport to the course to be measured
A fair amount of free time

The first step in the process is to complete an on-line introductory test, followed by a practical under the guidance of a qualified measurer. Further information on what course measurement involves can be found HERE.

Anyone interested in becoming a Certified Course Measurer should contact the Athletics NI office to express their interest by email at info@athleticsni.org or calling 028 9060 2707. It should be noted that measurers only receive a modest sum plus travelling expenses, currently paid by Race Directors, for carrying out this task.

Athletics Northern Ireland - Casual Coaching Work

Athletics NI is periodically able to offer casual work to qualified coaches and assistant coaches. The expression of interest form below allows coaches to sign up to be included in the Casual Coaches list for Athletics NI. Being part of this list means you may be contacted for coaching opportunities on some of the Athletics NI programmes, such as MPT Panthers, StarTrack or Sports Hall competitions.

ONLINE COACH REGISTRATION FORM

Coach Payment Structure

By definition of casual work, Athletics NI is not obliged to offer any individual work at any time, nor are coaches obliged to accept any work offered. By registering you submit your details to be included on a mailing list, and any opportunities that arise will be forwarded with full details to individuals on this mailing list to apply if desired.

Other External Vacancies

Scottish Athletics

Welsh Athletics

England Athletics

Sport NI