National Centre Pathway Coaches (Dublin and Limerick)

National Centre Pathway Coaches (Dublin and Limerick)

July 29, 2026

Swim Ireland Performance is seeking two talented, motivated and ambitious swimming coaches to take up the roles of National Centre Pathway Coach, one based at National Centre Dublin and one based at National Centre Limerick, from January 2026.

Working with the National Centre Head Coach and coaching colleagues, each successful candidate will:

• Support and oversee a designated group of athletes within the relevant National Centre programme
• Contribute to coaching initiatives associated with the National Centre
• Deliver coaching hours at National Centre (Dublin) or National Centre (Limerick), as appropriate
• Undertake outreach responsibilities by building and sustaining positive relationships with clubs that express an interest in developing links with the National Centres
• Operate as a bridge between club programmes, Regional Athlete Support Programmes, potential Regional Performance Pathway Hubs, and the National Centres
• Support the development of athletes and coaches through National Centre activity, regional engagement, camps, competitions, and aligned coach development opportunities

These roles form an integral part of the Swim Ireland Performance Plan , supporting athletes preparing for national and international junior and senior competitions, with the ambition of developing world-class performers for the 2028 and 2032 Olympic Games.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be directed in the first instance to the relevant National Centre Head Coach:

Closing date for applications: 12:00 GMT on Friday 7th August 2026.