Athletics Competitions Coordinator: Events & Data

Irish Sport; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Maternity, Paternity leave

Family friendly policies

Sick pay scheme

Education assistance

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike to work scheme

Job summary

Athletics Ireland is seeking a Competitions Officer to support the planning, administration, coordination and delivery of athletics competitions and events. The role involves working with athletes, clubs, officials and event organisers to ensure competitions are delivered to a high standard, with accurate entries and smooth operations.

You will provide administrative support across entries, event management systems, results, communications and data management, and contribute to process

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience working with databases, online systems, or administrative platforms.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivery of athletics competitions and championships.
• Coordinate competition entries and athlete registrations.
• Prepare event documentation, start lists, technical information, and reports.
• Support competition scheduling and event logistics.
• Maintain accurate competition records and databases.
• Provide administrative support to competition committees and working groups.
• Assist with operational delivery before, during, and after events.
• Liaise with clubs, officials, athletes, volunteers, and service providers.
• Support accreditation, declarations, check-in procedures, and event administration.
• Ensure procedures are implemented in accordance with governing body regulations.
• Produce reports, statistics, and other data as required.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of competition processes and systems.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Database experience

Teamwork

Independent work

Tools

Competition entry systems

Event management systems

Results systems

Job description

Athletics Ireland is seeking a Competitions Officer to support the planning, administration, coordination and delivery of athletics competitions and events. The role involves working with athletes, clubs, officials and event organisers to ensure competitions are delivered to a high standard, with accurate entries and smooth operations.

You will provide administrative support across entries, event management systems, results, communications and data management, and contribute to process