Hurling Coaches/Managers Position Advert – Dublin City University
DCU Dóchas Éireann GAA Club in Dublin City University is seeking to appoint coaches to the
Ashbourne Cup team for the 2016-2017 academic year. The club has successfully grown in
participation numbers and competitive levels over the last number of years.
The coaches/managers will work with GAA Academy & the student club to co-ordinate and deliver a
high quality coaching programme, to increase competitiveness and participation opportunities for
DCU students.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals with experience in coaching and club
development, and also a sound knowledge of county & third level Camogie.
Period of Role:
September 2016-March 2017 (7 months)
Hours:
Dependant on team and training schedule
To apply: Send a Curriculum Vitae and cover letter by e-mail to [email protected]
Closing date for applications is July 11th @ 17:00
Full details of the posts are available on www.dcusu.ie
Any further queries please contact Paul O’Brien at 087-9154748.
Please note this post is not a Dublin City University appointment. Coaches work directly with the
respective DCU Sports Club.
DCU Hurling Club Manager/Coach
Position Description
Job title:
Location:
Hours (per week):
Responsible to:
DCU Dóchas Éireann GAA Club Manager/Coach
Dublin City University
Hours dependant on training schedule & matches
DCU DCU Dóchas Éireann GAA Club Committee & the GAA Games
Development Officer
Position Purpose
To co-ordinate and deliver a high quality coaching programme for the DCU Dóchas Éireann GAA Club
which increases participation and performance.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
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To create and implement a high quality coaching programme, to maximise participation and
performance of competitive teams
To manage/coach Ashbourne Cup team to a highly competitive level, taking into
consideration players’ commitments with other teams
To undertake the necessary planning for each activity session to ensure the programme
demonstrates progression throughout, linked to the principles of Long-term Athlete
Development (LTAD) & Injury prevention/management
To adhere to the DCU Code of Ethics and Conduct for Sports Coaches
To provide appropriate mentoring, support and guidance to other coaches, players and
student volunteers
To continually monitor and evaluate all sessions, activities and programmes and provide the
Club Life Committee (CLC) or GAA Games Development Officer with concise progress reports
and training logs linked to agreed work programmes;
To take responsibility for their own continuous professional development and attend
relevant training courses to improve their coaching delivery
Personnel Specification
Qualifications
Experience
Skills &
Competencies
Essential
 Hold a Foundation/Award One GAA Coaching Qualification
Desirable
 Hold an Award One/Award Two GAA Coaching Qualification;
Essential
 A minimum of 3 years Camogie coaching experience ideally in a range of
environments including schools/club/school/third level settings;
Desirable
 5 years or more Camogie coaching experience in a paid or voluntary
capacity, ideally in a range of environments including
county/club/school/third level settings;
Essential
 Demonstrate strong leadership qualities and have the ability to delegate
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effectively
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong planning ability with excellent organisational skills
Good understanding of the college hurling scene
Capability to lead a high level hurling session
Ability and willingness to operate outside of normal hours including
evening and weekends
Must be self-motivated with the ability to enthuse a wide range of
participants
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to manage a group of participants effectively
Attend all fixtures/training sessions to include all gym and field sessions
Solution orientated
Resilient with a can do attitude
Please note this post is not a Dublin City University appointment. Sports Coaches work directly
with the respective sports club.