Feb 21, 2012
JOB PURPOSE
This internship is to help Badminton Ireland develop its online communications channels and to integrate these to the new website.
The successful applicant will be responsible for Badminton Ireland’s website, Facebook, Twitter
and YouTube channels.
KEY TASKS
- Coordinating/developing Badminton Ireland’s online channels integrating with the new website in development.
- Proactively publicising all activities to the online support base and maximising engagement
- Liaising with Badminton Ireland’s communication staff as required
- Preparing monthly online communication data reports
Feb 21, 2012
A resourceful, effective communicator to develop and implement badminton participation projects and strategies in relation to our network of voluntary members and help maintain our regional profile.
Delivering high quality badminton experiences to over 400 clubs across Ireland and working with local sports partnership to deliver a variety of Badminton Ireland programmes. The role will include managing the delivery of the ‘Badminton schools programme’ and ensuring a joined up pathway from school badminton to junior/senior club badminton in conjunction with the Local Sports Partnerships. Other duties will include coordinating the summer Holiday Zone promotion and supporting the rest of the Team as required with projects such as Parabadminton, Women in Sport, Age and opportunity, etc.
Experience and understanding of sports participation is desirable but paramount will be strong organisation and communication skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines. Some experience of marketing would be valuable. Being an integral part of a team is essential.
This is an opportunity to work in a highly motivated and supportive team during an inspirational year for sport with the London 2012 Olympic Games just around the corner.
KEY TASKS:
- To implement, monitor and update the operational Plan around various participation projects providing regular reports as required
- To co-ordinate, manage and implement an annual programme of participation events (including competitive and non-competitive events, taster opportunities and education)
- Engage with key partners and agencies with regard to the delivery of Parabadminton.
- To ensure that effective and appropriate liaison/communication is maintained with all relevant organisations and partners
- To ensure that appropriate Policies and Procedures are in place and records maintained
- To ensure systems are in place which will enable coaches and volunteers to be trained, developed
- and motivated effectively
- To ensure the Chief Executive is regularly updated on all aspects of work
Full details can be found here
Feb 17, 2012
Cape Town ITU African Cup
Fresh from a 5th place finish last weekend, Gavin Noble is off to the Cape Town ITU African Cup for a sprint distance showdown this Sunday.
Germany’s 2007 World Champion Daniel Unger will be looking to repeat last weekend’s success when he took victory in a close fought Bridgetown ITU Pan American Cup. Competition will be tough however as the likes of 2006 World Champion Tim Don and some other top names look to start their seasons off with a bang.
Noble had set a mission of coming away with a top 10 placing in last weekend’s Bridgetown ITU Pan American Cup in Barbados and that goal is much the same this weekend. Triathlon Ireland High Performance Director, Chris Jones commented “Gavin has had a solid winters training and a good result in his first race of the season which provided some valuable Olympic ranking points.” “Consistency is the key and we’re just looking for another top 8 or top 10 performance which will continue to build ranking points.”
Meanwhile Aileen Morrison, ranked 11th in the world at the end of last season is preparing for the start of the 2012 race season at her base in Lisburn. Morrison recently signed for top professional French triathlon team, Poissy, and hopes to start her season off with a top level duathlon in early March. Next on Morrison’s agenda will be the Quarteira ITU European Cup followed by a step up to the Ishigaki ITU World Cup in Japan where Morrison had a stunning 2nd place finish last year.
Image Credit ITU Media – Gavin Noble leads the pack on the 20km bike course.
Feb 17, 2012
Golf Coach Education Manager for Ireland 3 yr fixed term position.
The PGA in Ireland, on behalf of a partnership with the GUI and ILGU, and supported by the Irish Sports Council, is recruiting a Golf Coach Education Manager for Ireland. The PGA is responsible for the overall development of the ‘Right Coach; Right Place; Right Time’ 21st Century Vision for Golf Coaching across Great Britain and Ireland, and the partnership in Ireland now seeks an innovative individual to co-ordinate the implementation of this vision within Ireland.
The overall purpose of this position is to ultimately increase the quality of golf coaches and golf coaching delivered within Ireland by both volunteer coaches and PGA Professionals to meet the demands of the game and needs of golfers across the whole spectrum of the Irish Golfer Pathway, by:
1. Establishing and managing the development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of an Irish Golf Coaching Action Plan in line with the agreed action plans for Junior Golf Ireland, and other participation and performance plans, that reflect the principles of the ‘Right Coach Right Place Right Time’ vision.
2. Driving the development and implementation of a coach education and development programme within Ireland to support the effective recruitment, training, support and retention of the right coach in the right place at the right time.
3. Working in partnership with the governing bodies of amateur golf (GUI and ILGU) in Ireland to deliver effective coach education and development programmes that reflect local, regional or national workforce development plans and/or identified needs, in addition to volunteer coaches.
4. Providing a clear link and lines of communication between the PGA in Ireland and partner organisations/individuals in Ireland at operational level.
To fulfil the requirements of this role it is essential that you can demonstrate a successful background in sports development, coach development and/or coach education. You should be able to evidence experience of providing development support to organisations (e.g. Local Authority, schools, County Sports Partnership, National Governing Body) as well as the ability to effectively communicate with a range of organisations, partners and people. It is vital that you have experience of working independently and evidence of the ability to self-manage workload.
Please note that this is not a practical coaching position and requires the ability to build relationships and ‘make things happen’ at a local, regional and national level. The targets for the successful candidate will be clearly defined and monitored by a Coaching Group; this post does not have any line management responsibility.
The position, which is wholly Irish based, is largely operational and will report to the Head of Coaching Systems linked to the PGA National Training Academy at The Belfry, Sutton Coldfield. The nature of the job will involve considerable travel throughout Ireland with the successful candidate based from home but expected to work from the PGA Irish Office at least one day per week. There will also be the opportunity to work from the offices of the other organisations involved in this partnership.
This is a fixed term position for 3 years and in addition to an attractive salary, we are offering a fully expensed company car and after a qualifying period, private healthcare and non-contributory pension.
To request further details on how to apply for this position please contact Kathy Hughes, HR Manager via e-mail (kathy.hughes@pga.org.uk). The closing date is 5pm on Wednesday 29th February 2012 with interviews scheduled to take place on 13th March at the GUI offices in Ireland.
Position funded through a partnership between:
Irish Ladies Golf Union
Golfing Union of Ireland
Professional Golfers Associate
The Irish Sports Coucil
Coaching Ireland
Feb 17, 2012
European Women’s Team Championships Ireland Vs Slovakia
Irish number one World number 46 stepped up on court to face Jana Ciznarova Of Slovakia. Magee looked in great form and showed a master class of badminton as she eased through the Slovakian 21-10 21-6. Next up for the Irish was Jennie King against Zuzana Orlovska. Jennie took time to get into the game and lost the first set 21-9. In the second set Orlovska continued to run down Kings shots as the Irish lady continued to try to breakdown the Slovakians defence. The Slovakian was able to keep the tempo high and won the game 21-13.
Alannah Stephenson was Next up to try and sway the Match in favour of the Irish. Alannah faced Martina Repiska in a marathon match where both ladies were not willing to give up! In the final set the Slovakian eventually edged out the victory 21-16 in a battle of a match lasting 50 minutes. Into the ladies Doubles with Ireland needing both rubbers for victory an exciting end was on the cards! The match followed the script when Irish number one ladies Sinead Chambers and Jennie King won an exciting three set epic 21-14 against Jana Ciznarova and Matina Repiska. So it all came down to The Inform Chloe Magee and the talented youth Alannah Stephenson who was looking to settle the score after the singles.
Barbora Bobrovska and Zuzana Orlovska were all that stood in the way of an Irish victory. Magee and Stephenson were up for this match showing the Irish fighting spirit throughout the Match!! With some amazing support from the Irish lads the girls dominated their opponents taking the tie with a 21-7 21-10 triumph!!
In the Men’s group, Irish number one world number 67 Scott Evans was first oncourt to face the number 2 seeded German line up. Scott was up against world number 14 Marc Zwiebler in what was going to be a tough match for Ireland. Scott started well and was leading the match at the 11 Interval. From this point the German upped his pace and Evans struggled to compete losing the first 21-15. In the second Scott competed well in the rallies but Zwiebler continued to control the game with a 21-11 second game scoreline.
In the next of the singles Sam Magee Came up against Lukas Scdmit world ranked 97. Once again this was going to be a tough challenge for Sam. In the opening set Sam exchanged some attacking play with the German but failed to get a lead on his opponent losing the opening set 21-11. Int the next set Sam was tactically very good and led the match up until the mid game interval. From here the German showed some great power as he took the game to Magee. The German regained the lead and never looked back taking the game and match with a 21-14 scoreline. Into the Doubles and the Irish represented by Evans and Magee came up against the World number 16 Pairing of Ingo Kindervater and Johannes Schoettler. Evans and Magee were unable to keep up with the speed of the very physical German duo losing the first Set 21-6. In the second set the Irish pair adapted well and tested the German pairing on occassion. However the Germans remained strong all the way to the end and saw of the Irish Challenge winning the second game 21-13. The Germans showed their class moving through to the quarters and showed why they are much fancied for the final at this event.
The Irish team showed some great performances from all involved this week. For Irish Olympic Hopefulls Scott Evans and Chloe Magee some well earned Olympic Qualyfying points were hard earned! Great experience for Alannah Stephenson winning her first senior International matches! Ireland showed good Team spirit throughout the tournament and will take alot away from this event to build on for the future. Well done to all involved!!
To find out more about Badminton in Ireland see: www.badmintonireland.com
