Job Opportunities

Vacant jobs will appear here.

Independent Board Members

Candidates must also meet the following criteria:

A passion for athletics and a commitment to its development and growth in NI.
A proven track record of senior leadership and strategic thinking in a relevant sector, such as sport, business, finance, law, media, education, health, or diversity and inclusion.
Experience of serving on a board or a similar governance role, preferably in a sport or non-profit context.
Knowledge and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a board director, including legal, ethical and fiduciary duties.
Ability to work collaboratively and constructively with fellow board members, staff, volunteers, and external stakeholders.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a willingness to challenge and be challenged.
Independence of judgement and integrity, and a willingness to uphold the highest standards of governance and conduct.
Availability and flexibility to attend board meetings, committee meetings, and other ANI events, as required.
A commitment to the Nolan Principals of public life.
Annual sign up to UK Antidoping Rules

The independent board member will be appointed for an initial term of four years, renewable for a further term of four years, subject to performance and board approval. The role is voluntary and unpaid, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

To apply for a role, please send a CV and a covering letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role, and how you meet the person specification, to the ANI CEO at ceo@athleticsni.org by Monday 6th January 2025 at 12 noon. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview with a panel of board members and external advisers. The appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and eligibility checks.

Job Description - Independent Board Members

External Vacancy

External vacancies will appear here.

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

UK Athletics

Scottish Athletics

Welsh Athletics

England Athletics

Sport NI