Cerebral Palsy Sport Ireland

Head of Paralympic Swimming

The Paralympic Council of Ireland in association with Paralympic Swim Ireland (PSI) is seeking to appoint a Head of Paralympic Swimming.

The job holder will be responsible for implementing the High Performance Programme for Paralympic swimming leading to the 2012 London Paralympic Games. This includes the management of Paralympic Swim Ireland squads incorporating the coordination of coaching support and other necessary support staff ensuring that all work to support the Paralympic Swimming Performance Pathway.

The Head of Paralympic Swimming will report to the Paralympic Performance Director of the Paralympic Council of Ireland and among the key tasks will be required to:

• Develop, implement and monitor the High Performance Plan and appropriate pathway for Paralympic swimming in agreement with PSI, the Paralympic Performance Director and the High Performance Director of Swim Ireland.

• Manage and coordinate coaching support and other support staff members for all events and activities within the performance plan including Senior & Potential panel events, and logistical coordination of same.

• Identify appropriate support staff personnel to support the development of PSI squads.

Applicants should have:

• Proven ability in the management of squads.
• Coaching qualifications indicating an ability to successfully monitor the
  appropriateness of coaching support to athletes on the programme.
• Recent track record of working at elite level with athletes and squads.
• Ability to be adaptable and to perform in a pressurised setting to strict targets
  and deadlines.
• A clear understanding and commitment to Anti-Doping in sport.

Salary:                 €40,000

Contract type:       Fixed Term Contract for 18 months with the potential for renewal up to
Dec. 2012, subject to performance.

Base location:        Dublin.  Due to extensive travel involved, a clean current full driving licence and own car is essential

Applications, with current Curriculum Vitae by May 29^th to:   

       The Chief Executive Officer,

Paralympic Council of Ireland,

Sport HQ, Joyce Way,

Parkwest Business Park,

Clondalkin, Dublin 12

                 Email: info@pcireland.ie