Sport for Business Jobs in Sport

Today’s Jobs in Sport update brings the number of current opportunities across the Sport for Business community to 12.

These include a new position as Head of Sport at Wilson Hartnell, as well as roles in Boxing, Golf, Cycling, Horse Racing, Swimming, and Athletics.

One of the benefits of Sport for Business membership is the opportunity to connect with our highly engaged audience and share available positions.

If you’re interested in filling a role, please send us the details at rob@sportforbusiness.com, and we’ll take it from there.

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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT AND GOVERNANCE COORDINATOR TO THE COO AT SPORT IRELAND CAMPUS

Sport Ireland Campus is recruiting an experienced Executive Assistant and Governance Coordinator to provide high-level executive, governance and project support to its Chief Operating Officer.

The successful candidate will work at the centre of the Campus leadership structure, helping the COO manage organisational priorities while coordinating Board, committee, governance and stakeholder activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive executive and administrative support to the COO.

• Manage diaries, correspondence, meetings and competing organisational priorities.

• Prepare briefing materials, reports, presentations and meeting documentation.

• Coordinate Board and committee meetings, papers and associated governance processes.

• Record decisions and minutes and monitor agreed actions.

• Support priority projects through planning, administration and progress monitoring.

• Manage confidential information and maintain accurate organisational records.

• Coordinate meetings and communication with internal and external stakeholders.

• Build effective working relationships across Sport Ireland Campus and with key partners.

• Help ensure the smooth operation of executive, governance and organisational processes.

Applicants should have proven experience providing executive-level support to senior leadership in a busy organisation.

Strong organisational, written communication, stakeholder-management and project-coordination skills are required, together with the discretion to manage confidential information. Experience supporting Board or committee processes and preparing professional meeting documentation will be important.

The position is permanent and carries a salary of between €55,000 and €60,000 per annum. It will be based at Sport Ireland Campus, Snugborough Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, with hybrid working available.

Additional benefits include pension provision, free gym membership, staff discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme and on-site parking.

Applications close today, Friday, August 28th, 2026.

View the complete position and apply through Jobs.ie. The role and application route are also confirmed through Sport Ireland Campus.

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REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER – SPORT AT SPECIAL OLYMPICS IRELAND

Special Olympics Ireland is recruiting a Regional Development Officer to build and deliver its sports programme across the Leinster region.

The successful candidate will lead activities across sports development, coach education, volunteer support, and competition management, while ensuring that the regional programme supports the wider Special Olympics Ireland strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a long-term regional sports-development plan.
• Create opportunities for athlete participation, progression and higher-level competition.
• Coordinate a calendar of sports events, competitions and training opportunities.
• Build relationships with National Governing Bodies, Local Sports Partnerships and other inclusion partners.
• Recruit, train, and support sports volunteers and event management teams.
• Coordinate coach and volunteer education.
• Oversee the Games Management System and maintain the integrity of competition data.
• Manage regional sports squads preparing for higher-level competition.
• Support programme budgeting, monitoring and evaluation.

Applicants require a relevant third-level sports qualification and at least one year’s experience in a leadership role within a multifaceted project. Event-management experience is desirable.

A full driving licence and access to a car are required. The role will also involve some evening and weekend work.

This is a full-time specified-purpose contract based at the Sport Ireland Campus in Blanchardstown, with hybrid working available.

Applications should be made through Jobs.ie by Thursday, September 3rd. View the current vacancy and apply.

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TWO FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNERS – RACECOURSES AT HORSE RACING IRELAND

Horse Racing Ireland is recruiting two Finance Business Partners to provide financial analysis, advice and commercial support across its racecourses.

Reporting to the Head of Racecourse Finance, the successful candidates will work with racecourse management teams to assess new initiatives, improve financial performance and ensure that resources are deployed effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis and advice to racecourse management teams.
• Lead monthly financial planning and reporting across the racecourses.
• Coordinate forecasting, annual budgeting and multi-year planning.
• Monitor profit-and-loss performance, balance sheets and key performance indicators.
• Identify cost efficiencies and opportunities to improve commercial performance.
• Support capital-investment proposals and grant applications.
• Prepare audit files, statutory disclosures and governance documentation.
• Support improvements to finance systems, controls and shared services.

Applicants must be qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA accountants and should possess between three and five years’ post-qualification experience.

Finance business-partnering experience would be advantageous but is not essential. Strong financial-modelling, analytical, communication and systems skills are required.

The positions are permanent and full-time, based at HRI’s Ballymany headquarters in County Kildare with hybrid working available.

No closing date is currently stated. View the full position and application route.

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NATIONAL AQUATIC CENTRE DUTY MANAGER AT SPORT IRELAND CAMPUS

Sport Ireland Campus is recruiting a Duty Manager to support the day-to-day operation of the National Aquatic Centre and its associated facilities.

Reporting to the National Aquatic Centre Operations Manager, the successful candidate will form part of the management team responsible for the 50-metre competition pool, diving pool, Aquazone Water Park, multisport pitches and international hockey pitch.

The Duty Manager will lead staff during designated shifts while maintaining high standards across customer service, lifeguarding, events, safeguarding, hygiene, training, administration and health and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership and maintain a welcoming, customer-focused environment.

• Ensure facilities operate safely and have appropriate staffing and resources.

• Manage staff rosters and relevant day-to-day employee matters.

• Maintain and review operational procedures and industry standards.

• Coordinate staff training and continuing professional development.

• Act as Event Manager for designated events at the Campus.

• Ensure event-management plans and safety requirements are properly implemented.

• Work with the Health and Safety Team on risk assessments, inspections and corrective actions.

• Support the implementation of safeguarding policies and procedures.

• Liaise with the Maintenance Team on facility standards, repairs and proposed upgrades.

• Monitor operational performance and take responsibility for relevant metrics and KPIs.

• Support annual planning, budgeting and the wider work of the Operations Manager.

Applicants must possess a relevant third-level qualification and at least one year’s experience in a Duty Manager or service-delivery management position involving the supervision of 20 or more staff.

Experience within the leisure, fitness, water-park or events sectors would be advantageous. Pool-plant operations or RLSS lifeguarding experience would also be beneficial.

The successful candidate should possess strong people-management, organisational, communication, problem-solving and IT skills, together with the composure required to help deliver national and international events.

This is a full-time position comprising 40 hours per week, including weekends. The facilities operate between 5:30 AM and 11 PM, and the position includes 23 days of annual leave. The published vacancy does not specify whether the appointment is permanent or fixed-term.

Applications close on Monday, August 31st, 2026.

View the complete role description through Ireland Active or apply directly through Jobs.ie.

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MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY ENGINEER AT HORSE RACING IRELAND

Horse Racing Ireland is recruiting a Microsoft Technology Engineer to support and enhance its Microsoft cloud and business-technology environment.

Reporting to the IT Service Delivery Manager, the successful candidate will administer and develop solutions across Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, Dynamics 365, Power Platform and Azure.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, SharePoint, Power Platform and Azure-based services.
• Design and deliver SharePoint sites, intranets and collaboration environments.
• Manage information architecture, permissions and governance.
• Develop automated workflows through Power Automate.
• Support the adoption of Copilot, Power BI and other integrated technologies.
• Audit platform permissions and strengthen information security.
• Provide user support, guidance and training.
• Work with internal teams to identify requirements and deliver technical solutions.

Applicants should have three to five years’ experience administering Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Online, together with relevant experience in Dynamics 365 and Power Platform development.

Experience working with Azure, Intune, Teams and OneDrive is also required. Relevant Microsoft certifications would be advantageous.

The position is permanent and full-time, based in County Kildare with hybrid working available.

No closing date is currently stated. View the full vacancy and application route.

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National Performance Systems Lead at Swim Ireland

This is the most important new role in today’s scan.

Swim Ireland is seeking an experienced performance leader to align the sport’s pathway from clubs and regional programmes through its National Centres and into international competition.

The successful candidate will work with National Centre coaches, regional pathway coaches and leading clubs and will serve as Swim Ireland’s National Head Coach at selected Olympic Games, World and European Championships.

The position is full-time and offered on an initial fixed-term contract running until August 31, 2032. The preferred starting date is no later than January 1, 2027. Applications close at 12 noon on Friday, September 25. View the full Swim Ireland position and application route.

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Regional Manager, Ulster with Golf Ireland

Golf Ireland’s new Regional Manager will oversee the organisation’s operational, administrative and competition activities across Ulster.

The responsibilities include delivering the regional championships programme, acting as Tournament Director, supporting clubs, managing staff and budgets, coordinating the World Handicap System and working with Sport Northern Ireland and other regional stakeholders.

It is a permanent, full-time position. Applications comprising a detailed letter and a CV of no more than two pages should be sent to careers@golfireland.ie using “Regional Manager – Ulster” as the subject. The deadline is 5 PM on Friday, September 4. View the official Golf Ireland vacancy.

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National Head Coach at Boxing Ireland

Boxing Ireland’s National Head Coach will lead the technical and tactical direction of its High Performance Programme.

The successful candidate will oversee athlete and coach development, lead and mentor the High Performance coaching team and further integrate sport science, sports medicine, performance analysis and objective data into the daily training environment.

Applications comprising a CV and short cover letter should be sent to hr@boxingireland.ie. The closing date is 5 PM on Friday, September 4. View the official Boxing Ireland vacancy.

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Events Officer at Cycling Ireland

Cycling Ireland is recruiting an Events Officer to support the planning and delivery of its national programme of competitive, recreational and major cycling events.

Working within Cycling Ireland’s Events Department and reporting to the Events Coordinator, the successful candidate will help deliver the event-related objectives set out in the organisation’s 2025–2029 Strategic Plan.

The role will involve supporting National Championships, National Series events and other major competitive and leisure cycling occasions while working closely with event promoters, volunteers, clubs, local authorities, suppliers and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the successful planning and delivery of Cycling Ireland National Championships and other major events.
• Provide project-management and operational support for significant competitive and participation events.
• Help coordinate the annual calendar of competitive and non-competitive cycling events.
• Work with event promoters to enhance the quality, safety and accessibility of events.
• Review risk assessments, event plans and traffic-management documentation.
• Support event-organiser training and the development of relevant guides and resources.
• Coordinate event logistics, equipment, branding and operational requirements.
• Help manage event registration, permitting, grading and race-result processes.
• Maintain accurate event information and provide monitoring data, reports and insights.
• Liaise with clubs, volunteers, local authorities, An Garda Síochána, suppliers and other event partners.
• Work across Cycling Ireland departments to ensure events support the organisation’s wider strategic objectives.

Applicants should have significant experience in a comparable events position together with a relevant qualification in event management, sports management or a related discipline. Equivalent professional experience may also be considered.

Strong knowledge of cycling and experience supporting large-scale or mass-participation events will be important. Candidates should also have excellent organisational, administrative and IT skills and experience working with volunteers.

The successful candidate will be required to hold a full driving licence and must be available to undertake evening, weekend, and occasional unsocial-hours work.

The full-time position will comprise 39 hours per week. It will operate on a hybrid basis, with a minimum office presence at Cycling Ireland’s headquarters on the Sport Ireland Campus in Blanchardstown.

Cycling Ireland is an equal-opportunities employer.

 

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DISABILITY IN SPORT LEAD AT ATHLETICS IRELAND

Athletics Ireland is recruiting a Disability in Sport Lead to develop and expand opportunities for people with disabilities to participate and progress within athletics and physical activity.

The newly created position will be responsible for developing sustainable participation and performance pathways, building strategic partnerships and supporting an inclusive culture for athletes, coaches and volunteers throughout the Athletics Ireland club network.

Reporting to the Director of Participation, the successful candidate will also manage Athletics Ireland’s Sport Inclusion and Disability Officer.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a national strategy for athletics participation by people with disabilities.
• Create sustainable pathways extending from initial participation through to performance athletics.
• Build partnerships with disability National Governing Bodies, Local Sports Partnerships, Active Disability Ireland and Paralympics Ireland.
• Work with clubs and coaches to create inclusive training and competition environments.
• Support clubs in increasing the participation and representation of people with disabilities.
• Ensure new athletes are directed towards suitable clubs and receive appropriate introductory support.
• Act as Athletics Ireland’s principal contact for para-athletics enquiries.
• Support the identification and development of athletes with the potential to enter talent and high-performance pathways.
• Work with Athletics Ireland’s Performance Team and disability organisations to support identified athletes.
• Help Athletics Ireland progress towards Silver Level accreditation under the Xcessible programme.
• Identify potential funding streams supporting the continued development of disability athletics.
• Plan, monitor, evaluate and report on participation programmes and their impact.

Applicants should possess a relevant third-level degree and at least two to three years’ experience in sports development, community development, adapted physical activity or a comparable area.

Candidates will require a strong understanding of disability inclusion and the barriers people with disabilities can encounter when participating in sport. Experience working directly with people with disabilities and building partnerships across multiple organisations is essential.

The position is offered on an initial two-year fixed-term contract, including a six-month probationary period. The salary will be between €36,277 and €49,080, depending on qualifications and experience.

It will be based at Athletics Ireland’s headquarters in Santry, Dublin, with occasional remote working potentially available by agreement. Evening and weekend work will sometimes be required.

Applications should include a letter of introduction and full CV and be emailed to kieronstout@athleticsireland.ie with the subject line “ATTN: DSLO”.

The closing date is 5 PM on Friday, August 28th, 2026.

Athletics Ireland is an equal-opportunities employer.

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