Cerebral Palsy Sport Ireland

Head of Paralympic Athletics

The Paralympic Council of Ireland in association with Paralympic Athletics Ireland (PAI) is seeking to appoint a Head of Paralympic Athletics.

The job holder will be responsible for implementing the High Performance Programme for Paralympic athletics leading to the 2012 London Paralympic Games. This includes the management of Paralympic Athletics Ireland squads with special emphasis on the development and implementation of a high performance coaching plan.

The Head of Paralympic Athletics 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 athletics in agreement with PAI and the Paralympic Performance Director.

• Conduct a full needs assessment of all athletes on the senior panel and take steps to address any gaps in high performance coaching support.

• 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 PAI squads.

Applicants should have:

· Proven ability in the management of squads.

· Athletics coaching qualification of level 3 or above and can clearly

demonstrate 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: €20,000

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract on a part-time basis for 20 months with the potential for renewal up to Dec. 2012, subject to performance.

Base location: Dublin (flexible working options are negotiable). Due to extensive travel involved, a clean current full driving licence and own car is essential

Applications, with current Curriculum Vitae by Monday 22^nd February 2010 to:

The Chief Executive Officer,

Paralympic Council of Ireland,

Sport HQ, Joyce Way,

Parkwest Business Park,

Clondalkin, Dublin 12

Email: info@pcireland.ie

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