Applications are now invited for Post of Regional Athletic Development/Strength & Conditioning Coach.
Cork GAA are inviting applications for the post of Regional Athletic Development Coach.
Each Athletic Development Coach will be assigned a regional development squad (u15/u16) in either football or hurling for the 2023-2024 season. Contact hours will be Regional Squad Sessions (approx. 2hr) primarily held once every weekend from mid-October until August.
This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring Athletic Development coaches to gain valuable experience working under the guidance of the Cork GAA Academy Coaching Team including High Performance Manager Aidan O’Connell.
Educational Output
Successful candidates will receive experience in the following areas:
- Athletic Development Programming and Coaching
- Monitoring, Testing and Profiling of Players
- Recording and Analysing Data
- Implementing Recovery Protocols
- Working within a High-Performance Team
All Coaches will also receive a full induction, gear, ongoing mentoring and have access to the High-Performance Unit’s CPD program.
Requirements
Candidates should be working towards or have a qualification in Strength and Conditioning, Sport Science, Physical Education or a Sports related course and have Garda Vetting.
Application
If you wish to apply for this position, can you please forward a one-page cover letter and CV to Aidan O’Connell: aidan.oconnell.cork@gaa.ie
The deadline for CVs is on or before Monday, October 2nd @ 5 pm. Furthermore, if you want to receive any more information on the above opportunity please contact Aidan at the above email address.
The selection process will include an interview and a practical demonstration.
