Cycling Ireland (CI) is the national governing body (NGB) for cycling across the island of Ireland. Cycling is recognised as a priority sport within the National Sports Policy and is one of Ireland’s most popular sporting activities. Cycling Ireland has a membership of 26,000 people, sanctions 1000 events and manages over 200,000 event entries.
The Role
The Coach Education Administrator is responsible for the administrative functions of the CI coach education pathway and support and coordination of both education and participation programmes.
Key Responsibilities Include:
• Ensure the delivery of education courses and programmes from planning stage to follow up
• Attend to enquiries via email and phone in a professional, efficient and time sensitive manner
• Ensure accurate record keeping via the ongoing maintenance and development of the candidate management system (CMS)
• Provide administrative support and guidance to qualified coaches, coach candidates and other stakeholders who participate in CI coach education and programmes
• Maintain the library of resource materials for all education programmes, ensuring it is always valid and up to date
• Prepare and distribute training materials, certificates, and programme updates in a timely manner, to facilitators and participants alike
• Support the evaluation of courses and programmes including feedback collection from participants
• Assist in the design, production and implementation of CI education projects, events and programmes as required
• Maintain the relevant sections on the CI website, ensuring all course advertising details and relevant material is accurate and up to date
• Attend CI education courses and events as required
This job description is not exhaustive, and additional duties may be required to support the organisation’s objectives.
Person Specification / Key Skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• Strong administrative, organisational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask effectively
• Proven proactive approach to problem-solving
• Appropriate IT skills, particularly MS Office
• Detail oriented individual, experience in event management desirable
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a dynamic environment
• Flexible and adaptable attitude, team player and ability to work on own initiative
• Full driving licence and own vehicle
• Flexibility for occasional weekend work
Remuneration & Conditions
Salary: Commensurate package with experience and in line with funding parameters.
Hours: 39 hours per week. Flexibility required, including some evenings and weekends.
Travel: mileage reimbursed in accordance with Cycling Ireland policy.
Application Process
Please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to myra.mcglynn@cyclingireland.ie, for the attention of Myra McGlynn, no later than Friday, 27th March 2026 at 15:00.
Appointment is subject to:
Satisfactory Garda Vetting / Access NI Vetting and appropriate Reference checks
VACANCY: Coach Education Administrator
