Competitions Officer

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

Job Title: Competitions Officer Department: Competitions Reports To: Director of Competitions Location: Athletics Ireland, 19 Northwood Court, Northwood Business Campus, Santry, Dublin 9

Role Purpose

The Competition Officer will support the planning, administration, coordination, and delivery of athletics competitions and events. The role involves working closely with athletes, clubs, officials, event organisers, and other stakeholders to ensure competitions are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.

The successful candidate will provide administrative support across a range of competition activities, including competition entries, event management systems, results administration, communications, and event operations.

Main Duties:

• Competition Administration
  • Assist in the 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.
• Event Delivery
  • Assist with the operational delivery of competitions before, during, and after events.
  • Liaise with clubs, officials, athletes, volunteers, and service providers.
  • Support accreditation, declarations, check-in procedures, and event administration.
  • Ensure competition procedures are implemented in accordance with governing body regulations.
  • Assist in resolving operational issues during competitions.
• Systems and Data Management
  • Utilise competition management, entry, and results systems.
  • Maintain accurate athlete, club, and competition data.
  • Support the publication of competition information and results.
  • Produce reports, statistics, and other data as required.
  • Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of competition processes and systems.
• Communications
  • Respond to enquiries from clubs, athletes, officials, and event organisers.
  • Prepare and distribute competition-related communications and updates.
  • Assist in maintaining competition information on websites and digital platforms.
  • Support stakeholder engagement and information sharing.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Essential
  • 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.
• Desirable
  • Experience in sports administration or event management.
  • Knowledge of athletics competitions and competition structures.
  • Experience using competition entry, event management, or results systems.
  • Experience analysing and reporting data.
  • Understanding of GDPR and data management requirements.
• Personal Attributes
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Proactive Proactive and solution-focused approach.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure.
  • Flexible and adaptable, particularly during competition periods.
  • Passion for sport and delivering high-quality events.

Hours of Work

37.5 hours per week including on occasion unsocial hours, both weekends and evenings. A time off in lieu system operates for overtime worked.

Remuneration and Location

• The package will include a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Position Tenure: 2 year fixed-term full-time contract, six month probation period applies.
• Location: Athletics Ireland Head Office at 19 Northwood Court, Santry, Dublin 9.
• Appointment will be made subject to satisfactory Garda Vetting and suitable reference checks.

Hours of work

Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 9am to 5.30pm.

Salary band: Band 1 (29,931 to 41,718 per annum).

Our benefits include

• Paid Maternity, Paternity leave
• Family friendly policies
• Sick pay scheme
• Education assistance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike to work scheme

Note this job description is not meant to be exhaustive in nature and there may be additional items required of the role not specified above.