Club Volunteers/ Coaches
All our coaches have completed training through the Athletics Ireland coaching education pathway. If you are interested in becoming a club coach, or developing your knowledge please see one of our committee. Athletics Ireland education pathway is listed below.
We have currently coaches on board up to Level 2. As a club, athlete protection is our upmost concern for the safety of all athletes both young & old. Anybody wishing to volunteer/ currently volunteering in any manner within the club, must undergo Garda Vetting and complete a child protection course.
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Athletics Ireland Education Pathway
| Course | Target Group | Purpose | Prerequisites | Assessment | Time (hrs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Coach | First-time coaches, parents and volunteers | An introduction to basic coaching concepts, where the coach can assist a level 1 or higher club coach in the delivery of a session | None | No assessment requirements | 8 hours |
| Assistant Leader | Leaders, parents and volunteers | An introduction to the fundamentals of athletic movement for children in a fun environment | None | No assessment requirements | 8 hours |
| Level 1 | Beginner coaches, teachers, parents and volunteers | How to plan, conduct and evaluate a safe, effective coaching session at the novice level, to introduce the basic skills of athletics to young athletes | Assistant Coach or Athletics Leader | Assessed on course on planning and delivery of short coaching session to peers | 2 weekends |
| Level 2 | Coaches seeking to develop their knowledge and to move with their athletes to coach at a higher level | How to plan, implement and evaluate a developmental series of coaching sessions | Level One plus one year of coaching as Level 1 coach | Workbook Sessions logbook, Practical assessment | 3 weekends |
| Level 3 | Experienced coaches working with performance athletes | The application of sports science to improve performance and examination of personal coaching approach and methods | Level Two plus one year coaching as Level 2 coach | Practical Coaching Assessment, Oral Assessment, Written Assessment, Planning Assessment | 13 days |