Job Opportunities

Athletics NI job vacancies will be advertised here.

Pathway Lead

Reports to: Performance Manager

Location: Athletics House, Old Coach Road, Belfast BT9 5PR

Contract Term: 1-year fixed term contract subject to funding

Hours: Fulltime 5 days per week (37.5 hours per week). Evening and weekend work necessary.

Remuneration: £30,000

Job Purpose

To coordinate and manage the Athletics NI Academies that aim to achieve the objectives of the Athletics Northern Ireland Strategy with respect to talent development.
To engage with Development and Performance Pathway Managers to ensure effective delivery of programmes which support the development of a pipeline of junior athletes who will become successful seniors representing NI at the Commonwealth Games and GB & NI or Ireland at Major Championships.
To engage with Development and Performance Pathway Managers to aid the implementation of the ANI Curriculum into Schools and Clubs for the benefit of athletes, coaches, and the competition
pathway.
To act as a key point of contact for Academy Athlete / Coach pairs, their parents and educational institutions with regular communications of timely and effective updates.

Key Responsibilities
The post holder will:

Work with the Performance Pathway Manager to collaborate on planning for talent projects, with the aim of developing a pipeline of junior athletes who will become successful seniors representing NI at the Commonwealth Games and GB & NI or Ireland at Major Championships. Driving annual operational plans to fulfil the vision for talent both within Academies and in the club environment.
Maintain oversight of weekly delivery of the talent development curriculum within the ANI Academies including Strength & Conditioning, Speed Development, Strength Diagnostics, Athlete & Coach Education Workshops (nutrition & mindset etc), and integration of Physiotherapy.
Track and Monitor progress of the talent systems.
Academy Camp Management/ Coaching duties to include travel bookings, driving, equipment set up, pastoral care and training and workshop delivery.
Support the Development Team to ensure pathway alignment and effective transitions from development to talent programmes.
Prepare and supply Talent reports to the Performance Pathway manager for reporting to CEO and board.
Represent Athletics NI on any ANI, UKA, HCAF or AAI Committee/working groups/sub-groups in relation to Talent/Pathway Development.

Please apply by downloading the application form and monitoring form.

For more information or any assistance on downloading the application forms please email seniorhradvisor@viablecs.org.

No CVs will be considered.

Interviews will be held at Athletics House, Belfast.

Closing Date for applications: Friday 9 August at 12 noon.

All completed applications to be sent to seniorhradvisor@viablecs.org.

Athletics NI is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Description- Pathway Lead

Job Application- Pathway Lead

Equality Opportunities Monitoring Form- Pathway Lead

Athletics Development Officer

Reports to: Development Manager

Location: Athletics House, Old Coach Road, Belfast BT9 5PR

Contract Term: 1-year fixed term contract subject to funding

Hours: Fulltime 5 days per week (37.5 hours per week). Evening and weekend work necessary.

Remuneration: £24,200 commensurate with experience

Job Purpose

To develop, coordinate and deliver programmes and initiatives that aim to achieve the strategic objectives of Athletics NI with respect to Fundamental & Foundation, Track and Field within club and school environments across Northern Ireland.
Liaise with clubs, creating a link with schools supporting club development with a focus on growing Fundamental & Foundation, Track & Field participation, contributing toward the objectives and targets of Athletics NI & funding partners.
To act as a key point of contact for coaches, clubs, schools and other customers.

Key Responsibilities
The post holder will:

Coordinate programmes and initiatives that aim to achieve the objectives of the Athletics Northern Ireland Coaching and Athlete Development Strategy for athletics.
Coordinate and administrate the delivery of the programmes and initiatives.
Oversee the programming, implementation, and budgeting of Fundamental and Foundation initiatives.

Please apply by downloading the application form and monitoring form.

For more information or any assistance on downloading the application forms please email seniorhradvisor@viablecs.org.

No CVs will be considered.

Interviews will be held at Athletics House, Belfast.

Closing Date for applications: Friday 9 August at 12 noon.

All completed applications to be sent to seniorhradvisor@viablecs.org.

Athletics NI is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Description- Athletic Development Officer

Job Application- Athletic Development Officer

Equality Opportunities Monitoring Form- Athletic Development Officer

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

Athlete Support Co-ordinator (Paralympic) FTC

Location: Loughborough, United Kingdom
Employment: Full time, Temporary
Salary: £19055.00 to £24205.00

Location: Hybrid with travel to Head Office Birmingham
Employment: Full time, Permanent
Salary: £22000.00 to £25000.00

Location: Hybrid with travel to Head Office
Employment: Full time, Permanent
Salary: £22000.00 to £25000.00

Scottish Athletics

Members – Athletics Trust Scotland Young People’s Forum

Organisation: scottishathletics

Closing Date: 27 October 2023

Casual Lead Sports Coach (Athletics)

Organisation: Leisure & Culture Dundee

Closing Date: 3 March 2024

Casual Assistant Coach (Athletics)

Organisation: Leisure & Culture Dundee

Closing Date: 24 March 2024

Welsh Athletics

England Athletics

Sport NI