Schools Development Coordinator

Cycling Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cycling Ireland is seeking a Schools Development Coordinator to grow its national school‑based cycling programmes. You will support quality and growth, evaluate current initiatives, develop new ones, produce educational materials and manage digital content for schools and partners.

Key duties include leading the national cycle training programme for schools, expanding delivery in primary and secondary schools, coordinating trainers, and reporting on outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in programme delivery, training, education or coordination.
• Confident with digital communication, websites and social media.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the national cycle training programme for schools.
• Oversee the expansion of cycle training in primary and secondary schools and create youth participation pathways.
• Support the national network of trainers and facilitators, and coordinate and deliver training courses
• Evaluate existing courses, analyse feedback and recommend improvements
• Improve trainer recruitment, recognition, retention and development
• Build relationships with schools, training centres, local authorities and partners, and represent Cycling Ireland at meetings and events

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication and Interper?

Experience in programme delivery

Digital communication skills

Teamwork and independent work

Attention to detail

Tools

Web content management

Social media management

Digital content creation

Job description

Cycling Ireland, the national governing body for cycling across the island of Ireland, is looking for a Schools Development Coordinator to grow its national school-based cycling programmes.

The Role

You will support the quality and growth of Cycling Ireland’s school programmes, evaluating current programmes, developing new ones, producing educational materials, managing digital content and keeping stakeholders and delivery partners well informed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the national cycle training programme for schools
• Oversee the expansion of cycle training in primary and secondary schools and create youth participation pathways
• Support the national network of trainers and facilitators, and coordinate and deliver training courses
• Evaluate existing courses, analyse feedback and recommend improvements
• Improve trainer recruitment, recognition, retention and development
• Build relationships with schools, training centres, local authorities and partners, and represent Cycling Ireland at meetings and events

About You

• Strong organisational and coordination skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in programme delivery, training, education or coordination
• Confident with digital communication, websites and social media
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality

Key Details

• Location: Cycling Ireland, HQ2 Office 5, National Sports Campus, Snugborough Road, Dublin 15
• Hours: 39 hours per week, with some evenings and weekends
• Salary: Package commensurate with experience, in line with funding parameters
• Mileage reimbursed in line with Cycling Ireland policy
• Appointment subject to Garda/Access NI vetting and references
• Closing date: 30 October 2026 (3pm)