Company Overview

Setanta College is an internationally renowned provider of higher education in sport science and seeks to inspire human development and performance. We achieve this by delivering industry defining education, application, and insight to communities at a local and global level. Setanta College is led by an advisory board and lecturing faculty highly experienced in elite-level sport, Setanta operates global campus locations.

Setanta Athletic Development focuses on the practical application of the knowledge gained through our education programmes and specializes in developing teams & athletes across all levels of sport.

Position Summary

The Lead Coach & Teaching Assistant will have an exciting hybrid role, within a rapidly scaling company with potential for internal growth. The successful candidate will be part of the Athletic Development group, with coaching responsibilities across a number of our partner organisations. The candidate will be immersed in Education with several responsibilities aligned to the Lecturer training programme.

Primary Responsibilities

Coaching

• The successful candidate will deliver highly detailed coaching sessions working within the department coaching framework. The candidate will coach across two Athletic Development projects each week. This will involve coaching on the pitch and in the gym 4-5 days per week and also a weekend day. The candidate will be coaching youth athletes from 14-18 years old, boys & girls, in Gaelic Games, Rugby and at the Adult Level with Women’s Rugby.

Administration

• The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating with the relevant groups administration, coaches, parents and players to ensure an efficient and effective training experience. The candidate will collect, analyse and report training data, providing regular reports to the relevant groups and department management.

Education

• The successful candidate will become part of the Lecturer training programme which will include assisting and leading the delivery of a minimum of eight educational workshops per year. The candidate will assist with practical and written assessments of student work 3-4 times per year. The candidate will be responsible for engaging with college students via the ‘Yammer’ platform in an assigned module.

Growth

• The successful candidate will participate and contribute to personal and professional development within the company programme and display a passion for learning and self-improvement. The candidate will represent Setanta company values at all times, building strong relationships within assigned projects.

Qualification and Experience:

Essential

• Undergraduate Degree in a related field.


• Previous experience in a team sports environment.

Desired

• Master's Degree in a related field or willing to pursue.


• Appropriate coaching accreditation or willing to achieve in first 12 months of employment.

Specific Experience:

• Previous coaching experience in both a rugby and Gaelic Games setting.


• Previous coaching experience with Youth Athletes aged 12-18 years.

Abilities/Skills/Knowledge:

• The ability to communicate clearly and manage large group training delivery.


• A strong understanding of the basic principles of training, including specific knowledge in long term athletic development.

Personal and Company Value Alignment:

• Commitment to excellence.




• Continuous Improvement.

Personal Circumstances:

• The successful candidate must be available to work evenings and weekends.


• The successful candidate must hold a full, clean driving license and be willing to travel.

Contract Type:

• Fixed Term: 12 months


• Educational Scholarship Opportunities Available

Application:

• Send your CV to email.