PERFORMANCE JUMPS LEAD

Oct 31, 2025

PERFORMANCE JUMPS LEAD

ABOUT HIGH PERFORMANCE

 

The core purpose of Athletics Ireland High Performance Programme is to create a National High Performance (HP) Programme that is unique to the sport and will maximize Irish athletes’ potential to succeed on the international stage. The High Performance Programme is responsible for providing leadership and management to elite athletes and coaches.

For more information visit: athleticsireland.ie/high-performance

 

ABOUT THE ROLE

 

Job Title:          Performance Jumps Lead Reports to:          Performance Field Event Lead

Purpose of Role: To drive the further development of the Jumps event-group in Ireland at Performance and Performance Pathway levels

 

Details:

  • The position is half-time (18.75 hours each week). Generally, it is expected that 75 hours would be worked each day.
  • The role is Dublin based, with time required to be spent at the head office of Athletics Ireland (AAI), and at Sport Ireland Institute (SII).
  • The position will incorporate the need for weekend and evening work and international/national
  • Candidates should have a strong background in a performance environment, and should have a thorough understanding of the sport and the event-groups at Development through to Performance levels

 

KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead, in conjunction with the Performance Field Event Lead and Performance Pathway Manager, in overseeing the implementation, staffing, and coordination of a Performance Jumps Programme.
  • Define, in conjunction with Performance Field Event lead, the Athlete Development Pathway for the Jumps event
  • Serve as a Key point of contact on the HP team for supported Jumps athletes and their coaches
  • Lead and coordinate event group contact time including Training Camp opportunities, both domestically and
  • Assist in the preparation for all Team Ireland Championship activities: camps, selection criteria and selections, team staffing, etc.
  • Serve as Jumps Lead at Pathway and Senior Championships where relevant and required, and capacity allows
  • Monitor the performances of high performing athletes at the Pathway and Senior
  • Develop comprehensive individualised annual performance plans with identified supported pathway athlete-coach
  • Provide technical input, where relevant and appropriate, to supported coach-athlete pairs in jumps
  • Conduct quarterly and annual performance reviews with supported senior and pathway athlete-coach
  • Work towards creating athlete centred, coach-driven support teams across range of performance services around identified supported athlete-coach pairs.
  • Disseminate event specific knowledge to athletes and coaches while providing technical leadership of event specific
  • Effectively communicate Athletics Ireland initiatives, programmes and policies with event group athletes and
  • Work to strengthen the culture of the High Performance
  • Other duties as assigned by the Performance Field Event

 

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

 

Key Attributes and Capabilities

  • Hold a minimum of AAI Level 2 Coaching Certification
  • Experience in Development and Delivery of Coach Education
  • Thorough understanding of the sport of Athletics, and the Jumps events in particular, at Development through to Performance levels
  • High-level written and verbal communication
  • Financial management
  • Excellent project management, time management, planning, and reporting
  • Detail
  • Capable of displaying strong leadership in all

 

Relationship management and communication

  • An ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of people including athletes, coaches, service providers, in all situations.
  • An ability to form successful relationships with Athletics Ireland’s employees, volunteers, key coaches, service providers,
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a small

Personal attributes

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work
  • Ability to solve problems and think
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain

 

This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity you will be required to work and with consultation can be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organization.

 

 

 

HOW TO APPLY

 

Applications should be emailed to the Athletics Ireland Human Resources

Manager: kieronstout@athleticsireland.ie with the subject line of: [ATTN: COACHING]

 

Please provide the following when submitting your application:

  • Letter of introduction detailing skills and experience relevant to the selection
  • Curriculum Vitae outlining your skills and work

 

Please clearly indicate in your application letter the role(s) you are applying for. Deadline for receipt of applications: Friday the 14th of November 2025

Applicants should note that this job description is not exhaustive and is subject to change as required as appropriate.