Job Title
High Performance Coach
(Boxing Ireland – High Performance Unit)
Reporting To
High Performance Director / National Head Coach
Duration
This is a full-time fixed-term position until August 2028, subject to funding.
Place of work
Boxing Ireland High Performance Unit, National Sports Campus, Abbottstown, Dublin
15, (with national and international travel as required)
Role Purpose
The High Performance Coach will contribute to the planning, delivery, monitoring, and
evaluation of training and competition programmes within the Boxing Ireland High
Performance Unit. The role supports the achievement of international performance
objectives by preparing male and female boxers to compete successfully at major
championships while contributing to the implementation of the Boxing Ireland High
Performance Strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Coaching & Athlete Preparation
• Assist in the design, planning, and delivery of high-quality, periodised training
programmes aligned with high-performance objectives.
• Coach and prepare athletes for domestic and international competitions and
training camps.
• Support boxers across different developmental stages, including full-time and
part-time athletes within the HP Programme.
• Provide technical, tactical, physical, and behavioural guidance to athletes to
support performance, discipline, and professionalism.
• Design, implement, and continually refine skill acquisition frameworks that
support the development of adaptable, competition-ready boxers, integrating
representative training, individualised learning constraints, and evidence-informed coaching practice.
Programme Delivery & Monitoring
• Assist in directing, monitoring, and evaluating training and competition
programmes within the HP Unit.
• Monitor athlete progress in collaboration with performance service providers
(e.g., S&C, medical, sport science).
• Maintain accurate records of athlete development, performance, and
attendance.
• Provide regular written reports on athlete progress, competitions, and training
camps as required.
High Performance Strategy & Pathways
• Contribute to the implementation and ongoing development of the National High
Performance Plan and Strategy.
• Input into talent identification processes and athlete development pathways.
• Support the management of training programmes across multiple competition
strands within the HP system.
Multi-Disciplinary & Stakeholder Collaboration
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary performance team.
• Engage constructively with Boxing Ireland staff, volunteers, club coaches, Sport
Ireland Institute personnel, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Foster a positive team culture based on cooperation, professionalism, and
mutual support.
Operational & Professional Responsibilities
• Attend staff meetings and relevant professional development activities as
required.
• Provide cover for other HP coaches and senior coaches when necessary.
• Keep abreast of current and emerging best practice in high-performance
coaching and boxing.
General Duties
• Act at all times in the best interests of Boxing Ireland.
• Comply with Boxing Ireland policies, including Code of Business Conduct,
safeguarding, health and safety, and confidentiality requirements.
• This role is not exhaustive and may evolve in line with the changing needs of the
organisation
Essential Requirements
• Be a minimum 1 star qualified coach, or equivalent
• Proven experience coaching boxers at national and/or international level.
• Ability to design and implement structured, periodised training programmes.
• Experience working within a high-performance or elite sport environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Have a clear understanding of athlete welfare, safeguarding, and duty of care in
high-performance sport.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.
• Garda Vetting / Access NI clearance and completion of safeguarding training.
• Full clean driver’s license.
Working Hours
• Full-time role (40 hours per week), with flexibility required due to training camps,
competitions, and travel.
• Overtime may be required; time off in lieu may be granted subject to approval.
Employment Context
• The position operates within a high-performance, results-driven environment
requiring professionalism, discretion, and adaptability.
• Confidentiality and ethical conduct are fundamental to the role.
Salary – €40 to €45,000 commensurate with experience.
The role includes access to structured continuing professional development (CPD)
opportunities aligned with the needs of the programme and the individual. This may
include formal education, mentoring, workshops, and engagement with internal and
external experts, with CPD activities agreed in line with organisational priorities and
performance objectives.
For more information go to https://boxingireland.ie/vacancy-high-performance-coach/
Apply | by email, with CV and cover letter to info@iaba.ie
Deadline | 5pm on Friday, February 6th 2026