Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) is looking for a Company Secretary to provide high quality, professional company secretarial services and promote good corporate governance.

This position assists in the efficient administration of the Association’s Governing Structure; ensuring Members are fully informed of legal and corporate responsibilities and ensuring full compliance with statutory regulations and corporate governance.

Key Responsibilities

Company Secretarial

1. Responsibility in the organisation and administration of meetings for the Board of Directors and selected Committees. including agenda and all meeting preparation, circulation of papers, organisation of meetings and follow up to include minutes of the meetings.
2. Maintaining action logs arising out of meetings and driving completion of actions.
3. Manage electronic board paper software, including liaison with software provider.

4. Arranging and co-ordinating the election process for the IABA’s governing structure.
5. Oversight of statutory requirements, By-Laws, corporate governance, legal regulations and requirements. Input into the management of change to By-Laws and internal corporate governance where required.
6. Advising on corporate governance best practice and making recommendations.

7.   Manage the development and induction programme for the Board, Central Council and other relevant committees under the direction of the chair.

8. Ensuring compliance with legislation such as the Companies Act, Sports Governance Code, Protected Disclosures Act etc.
9. Act as point of contact to co-ordinate all Governance compliance reporting and Data Protection (DP) requests and ensure that statutory obligations, timelines etc. are adhered to.
10. Participate in any other IABA projects, events or activities as directed.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

•    Confident and trustworthy individual who knows how and when to be discreet; •         A self-starter and team player with strong initiative and common sense;

•    This individual must be a people orientated, tactful and diplomatic person with good judgement;

•    Highly conscientious, flexible and detail orientated coupled with the ability to work accurately and efficiently to deadlines;

•    Motivated individual with the proven ability to organise and complete tasks in an efficient, methodical and organised manner.

Qualifications

•    Third level qualification in a relevant discipline

•    Member of the ICSA (Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators) desirable.

Experience

•    A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in company secretarial or similar

•    Knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory requirements, and corporate    governance best practice.

•    Ability to design and implement new ways of working, based on company secretarial and corporate governance best practice.

•    Ability to work independently, under pressure and to tight deadlines, managing competing priorities.

•    Able to deliver quality written reports or minutes with excellent attention to detail.

•     Ability to take ownership and drive projects forward.

Skills

•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills;

•    Excellent organisation and time management skills; •      Good project management skills;

•    Strong accurate minute taking skills; • Proficient in Microsoft Office;

General information:

Application closing date: 5pm, Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024

This position will require at times an amount of evening availability with working hours spread across the week with time-in lieu.  The position will also require that the successfully applicant from time to time travels to IABA related activities/events. Costs incurred with be covered by the employer.

Interested persons are invited to submit their CV (by email) along with a covering letter outlining why they believe they are suitable for the post by email only to hr@iaba.ie

The Irish Athletic Boxing Association is an equal opportunities employer.

Role Description:

There are 7 days remaining for entries to the 2024 National U18 Championship. Entries close at 5pm on January 5^th.

Extra weights have been added, for male and female athletes. These are 44kg and 46kg.  Please note that, as these weights have been added after the opening of entries, and after entries have been received in numerous weights, the new weights will appear at the end of the weights list, after the superheavy weight in the male and female categories.

Please find attached the Competition Circular, Waiver/Member Acknowledgement Form and the 2024 National Youth Championships Code of Conduct. These two documents must be signed by the boxer and their parent/guardian and presented at the boxer’s first weigh-in. This is a condition of entry.

Competition Arrangements:

The 2024 National U18s Championship may be considered as an element in any potential selection process utilised in anticipation of contesting the EUBC Youth Championships, April 2^nd to April 15^th.

Dates:                                              January 11^th,12^th,13^th,14^th and 18^th, 19^th, 20^th, 21^st.    

Entries:                                            A non–refundable, non-transferrable entry fee of €20 applies, including in the event of a boxer withdrawal.  Online entry, via the Blocworx portal, is open until 5pm sharp, on Friday, January 5th. Entries will not be accepted without the payment of entry fees. All fees must be paid by 5pm on January 5th. Only boxers for whom entries have been completed and entry fees have been received will be allowed box. No late entries will be accepted.

Entry Form:                                    Affiliated clubs wishing to enter boxers into the championships must log-in to their Blocworx portal, using their unique username and password. Clubs who have not retained their username or password following the completion of their affiliation for the 2023/2024 season can contact IABA staff, Sally Ann Kinch sally@iaba.ie, James Geraghty, James@iaba.ie or Ciara Plunkett, ciara@iaba.ie

Draws:                                             Tuesday, 9^th January, 1pm in the National Stadium.  Only boxers entered through the Blocworx portal for whom fees are fully paid will be included in the draw.

Weigh-in and Medical:                

Boxers will weigh in each day they box. Individual weigh-in times may be given to participants, but this will be decided and made known prior to the event.  A medical examination will be performed on each boxer on their first day of competition. Boxing Record books to be presented by the boxer at their initial weigh-in.  

Weigh-in dates:

January 11^th – 14^th                 8.00am – 10.00am & 11.00am – 1.00pm

January 18^th – 21st          8.00am – 9.00am & 12.00pm – 1.00pm

Above times and dates will be dependent on entry and could change.

Boxing:               Times will be contingent on entries and shall be announced after the draw.

Duration:           Duration of rounds: Men & Women 3×3 Minutes

Weights:            

Men: 48kg, 51kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 63.5kg, 67kg, 71kg, 75kg, 80kg, 86kg, 92kg,  92+kg

Women: 48kg, 50kg, 52kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 63kg, 66kg, 70kg, 75kg, 81kg, 81+kg

Age Requirements:  Boxers born between 2006 and 2007, inclusive.

It is a condition of entry that all competitors and officials have a signed Waiver/Members Acknowledgement Form and adhere to any agreement made with the Association sponsors. For underage competitions, this Waiver/Members Acknowledgement form must be co-signed by the boxer’s parent/guardian. It is a condition of entry that the Code of Conduct for Young People with respect to this competition is signed by the boxer, and their parent/guardian. The fully completed Waiver/Members Acknowledgement and the Code of Conduct for Young People must be presented at the boxer’s first weigh-in.

Anti-Doping may be carried out at any stage of the championships and all boxers must advise the doctor of any medication they are taking or have taken in the preceding 4 weeks. It is imperative that all boxers adhere to the Anti-Doping Rules and Regulations. For any queries regarding this matter, boxers/coaches should contact Mr Larry Morrison, IBA Anti-Doping Officer on 086-0292476.

Non Pregnancy Declaration forms must be signed.

Attire: Boxers shall have one red and one blue vest. In accordance the IBA Technical and Competition Rule 48.7, boxers may wear form-fitting arm and/or leg coverings. Hair must be tied back and swimming hats or hairnets should be worn under the headgear for boxers with long hair. No red, orange or pink gum shields are allowed A Boxer can have a beard and moustache, but either must not cover the neck and must not be longer that 10cms, in accordance with the IBA Technical and Competition Rule 4.2.5.2.2

Coaches: They must wear track suitsandrunners at all sessions and endeavour to set a high standard of hygiene in the corners. No shorts, caps or hats are allowed.

Sportsmanship: All decisions must be accepted in a sporting manner. Any complaints must be addressed to the Chief Official, Mr. Philip Rooney. Please show respect to all Ringside Officials. A document stipulating requirements in relation to conduct, and the use of social media must be signed by all boxers and coaches at their initial weigh-in. Any misbehaviour or misuse of social media in a negative manner from members of any club relating to a boxer/coach/official will be reported to the Disciplinary Officer

Please note: 

• The U18s Championship will be run under IBA Technical & Competition rules, as adopted on September 1st, 2022.  
• Referees & Judges for the U18s Championships will not be allowed enter the field of play as a coach with their club boxer.
• All Referee & Judges must bring their record books.

Competition Circular:

Waiver/Member Acknowledgement Form

Code of Conduct: 2024 National U18 Championship

Following the unanimous decision by clubs at IABA’s AGM on November 18th to increase the number of independent Directors on the Board of Directors from 2 (two) to 4 (four) to appoint gender representative Board, nominations are now open for the appointment of a female Member Director.

This appointment will be the third Member Director on the IABA’s Board, following on from the election of Fiona Hennigan and Darren O’Neil in December 2022. The current membership of IABA’s Board of Directors is:

• Chair (Independent): Niall O’Carroll
• President’s representative: Neil Gough
• Ulster Provincial Council representative: Charlie Toland
• Connacht Provincial Council representative: Tom Geraghty
• Munster Provincial Council representative: Ted Barry, President
• Leinster Provincial Council representative: Art O’Brien
• Directly Elected Member: Fiona Hennigan
• Directly Elected Member: Darren O’Neill

The IABA now seeks to appoint a new female board member, to ensure we have the capacity and skills to oversee the next phase of our work; to include an individual who possesses one or more of the following skills and competencies:

Experience of Finance at a senior level

Corporate Governance

Human Resources

Public Relations

Former Irish Champion Boxer with extensive major international competition/experience.

This role is an unpaid voluntary position. Board members are expected to attend between 6 and 8 board meetings per year, and to participate in the life of the organisation between board meetings. Board meetings are generally on weekday evenings in the National Stadium, or by Zoom, or in other locations as the Board elects. Positions are advertised for a period of 2 years (term may be renewed).

Please email completed nomination forms to the Nominations Committee nominations@iaba.ie by 5pm on Sunday, December 31st, 2023.

All nominations must be accompanied by:

• Cover Letter
• CV
• Completed Nominations Form:

The IABA Ulster Branch has created this new post through external funding through the Rank Foundation’s Start Here Programme and are looking for a dynamic individual to join our

team as a Female Participation Coach to deliver high quality non-contact boxing sessions in schools and community settings for women and girls in various locations across Northern Ireland

A key focus of this role is the creation of transition pathways for women and girls, linking schools, community settings and boxing clubs. This pathway has two goals: to increase the

number of women and girls taking part in boxing and increase the number of female members in local boxing clubs. The postholder will work with boxing clubs and boards across Ulster to organise and deliver activities such as ‘Try It’ for women and girls International Women’s Week.

The successful candidate w be highly organised with the ability to multi-task and manage their time in the most efficient way possible. They will also have a high level of verbal and written communication skills. This post is an initial Fixed Term Contract up to October 2025, with the possibility of extension, subject to continuation of funding.

To Apply

To apply please send your CV and a Cover Letter to HR@iaba.ie.

The closing date is 1pm 2nd January, 2024.

The IABA is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Role Description:

The IABA has been successful in securing Sport Ireland High Performance Coach funding for an Apprenticeship Programme. This targeted investment is for the recruitment of two Developing Performance Coaches for the IABA High Performance Unit (HPU), based at the Sport Ireland Institute in Abbotstown. The recruitment will target coaches currently operating within the Irish high performance system, or former elite athletes who are advanced in transitioning into coaching. 

Aligned to the SI funding guidelines, a minimum of one appointee must be a female coach. It has been identified by both Sport Ireland and the IABA that there is a significant deficit in female Boxing coaches progressing to high performance level compared to males. The HPU acknowledges that 30% of coaches in the High Performance Paris Pool Coach upskilling programme are women, however the HPU has never had a full or part time employed female professional coach.

Successful candidates will undertake a minimum 2-year apprenticeship based at the HPU on the Sport Ireland National Sports campus, with some secondments to the Ulster High Performance Unit in Jordanstown, Belfast.  Employment will commence in late January, 2024 and subject to a mandatory probation of 6 months and mid-year and annual performance reviews, employment will continue for a minimum of 2 years through to the end of 2025.  

To be eligible to apply for the Apprenticeship Programme, coach applicants must demonstrate that they are already working with elite boxers through the High Performance Paris Pool Coach programme, IABA elite and/or sub-elite representative teams and/or have had relevant practical experience operating within either of the two nominated HP daily training environments.  Club coaches outside of the Paris Pool, programme, who have a consistent track record of developing and transitioning talented sub-elite Junior and Youth boxers through to the Elite level are also encouraged to apply.

Employment: Minimum 2-year fixed term contract– minimum 30 hours per week and/or full-time

Apprenticeship Period: January 2024 – 31 December, 2025

Based: IABA Boxing HP Unit, National Sports Campus, Abbotstown

Salary: €30,000 – 35,000 per annum, with remuneration dependent on qualifications, experience and nature of employment hours

Apprenticeship benefits

• Professional employment opportunity while undergoing personalised in situ training and targeted development in all aspects of High Performance Boxing
• Individual coach development plan and supported professional development covering sport as a business, programme management, the integration of sport science and medicine into planning, and all aspects of the technical / tactical coaching of Elite boxers to international success
• Observation of and participation in HPU squad training, training camps and targeted international competition events
• Participation in targeted short courses to address skill deficiencies and agreed professional development opportunities including seminars, workshops and conferences
• Assuming targeted project work in the daily training environment and/or athlete pathway adding value to IABA strategic imperatives and HPU operations

Selection Criteria

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum 1 Star coaching qualification; a higher grade is desirable
• Minimum of 2 years coaching experience with IABA representative teams, Elite or sub-Elite Boxers at Club level and relevant and contemporary experience working within dedicated HPU daily training environments
• Relevant and recent coaching and practical experience operating within either of the two nominated HP daily training environments, HPU Dublin and UB UUJ, Belfast
• Sound understanding of IABA High Performance programmes, operations and ambition
• Good planning and time management skills
• Competent in use of Microsoft Office
• Competent English language skills
• Be Garda Vetted/Access NI checked
• Have undergone a minimum of Safeguarding Level 1 training/Sport NI Safeguarding Children and Young People training
• Have completed Sport Ireland Anti-Doping eLearning

Desirable Qualifications and Attributes

• 2 Star coaching qualification
• Relevant qualifications that enhance coaching ability e.g Strength & Conditioning,
• Performance Analysis, Safeguarding, First Aid etc
• Thorough understanding of Ireland’s High Performance sport system
• Demonstrated commitment to on-going professional development

Application Time Lines

Suitable applicants can apply for this role by submitting the following:

• Cover letter indicating how they meet the essential qualifications, experience pertaining to the role and identifying 2 referees.  
• CV that outlines the positions held, experience working with Irish elite and sub-elite representative teams and time spent coaching high performance athletes in dedicated HP training environments and relevant programme activities.

Applications can be submitted electronically to hr@iaba.ie by no later than Monday 1 January, COB.

For further information or if candidates have any questions on the role, please direct these to Tricia Heberle, National Performance Director at trish@iaba.ie

Application closing date:                           1 January, 2024 by no later than5.00pm, 

Short-listing / Interview Dates:                8 – 12 January, 2024

Commencement date:                               ASAP from January, 2024

Interviews

Interviews will be conducted on the Sport Ireland National Campus and will comprise a review of the CV and credentials for the role with an IABA recruitment panel, a practical coaching assessment and a discussion with the Performance Director on if successful, what the candidate can bring to the role and HPU environment.

The Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The post holder is required to undergo Safeguarding Training, to be agreed with the Head of Safeguarding.

The Irish Athletic Boxing Association is an equal opportunities employer.