Schools Cycling Programs Lead & Training Coordinator

Irish Sport; Dublin; Remote; EUR 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cycling Ireland is seeking a Schools Development Coordinator to strengthen national school-based cycling programmes. You will evaluate current initiatives, develop new modules, and produce educational materials while managing digital content and communications with partners.

Responsibilities include leading the national cycle training delivery for schools, expanding activities in primary and secondary schools, developing youth participation pathways, and supporting trainers, schools and CI

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience in programme delivery, training, education, or coordination roles.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Competence in digital communication, websites, and social media.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to programme quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the national cycle training programme for schools.
• Oversee the development and expansion of the schools’ cycle training programmes in primary and secondary schools.
• Develop progressive participation pathways for youth school-based cycling programmes.
• Provide day-to-day support to the national network of trainers and facilitators.
• Coordinate communication regarding programme updates, resources, and training opportunities.
• Coordinate and deliver training courses, including development of materials and support resources.
• Lead the evaluation of existing training courses, including gathering feedback, analysing findings, report writing and recommending improvements.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of course content, resources, and assessment tools.
• Work closely with training partners, schools, and relevant CI departments to ensure materials remain current and aligned with programme and national standards.
• Implement initiatives to enhance trainer recruitment, recognition, retention, and ongoing development.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with schools, training centres, local authorities, and programme partners.
• Support collaboration across internal and external stakeholders to enhance programme delivery.
• Represent the organisation at relevant meetings, networks, events, and training sessions.

Skills

Organisational skills

Project coordination

Communication

Stakeholder management

Digital communications

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Cycling Ireland is seeking a Schools Development Coordinator to strengthen national school-based cycling programmes. You will evaluate current initiatives, develop new modules, and produce educational materials while managing digital content and communications with partners.

Responsibilities include leading the national cycle training delivery for schools, expanding activities in primary and secondary schools, developing youth participation pathways, and supporting trainers, schools and CI