Boxing Ireland Directors
Boxing Ireland is recruiting to fill four Board of Directors vacancies, and is inviting female applicants.
These are: two Independent Directors and two Appointed Directors. Appointed Directors should be members of affiliated clubs. Independent Directors should not be already connecting with a boxing club.
Boxing Ireland’s is the volunteer-led National Governing Body of amateur boxing on the island of Ireland. Our goal is to translate our keynote success in the ring to success in the administration and growth of our sport – becoming innovative, inclusive and development-focused.
As a volunteer-led organisation and a company limited by guarantee, the organisation of boxing is stewarded by the directly-elected Central Council. The Board of Directors is tasked with originating strategic direction and growing the company. Boxing Ireland the trading name is used by the legal entity, the Irish Athletic Boxing Association.
Required Skillsets
Set out below are the skillsets required for Boxing Ireland’s Board of Directors
• Legal: Corporate law, sports law, or regulatory compliance.
• Human Resources: Talent strategy, organisational culture, employee relations.
• Commercial & Sponsorship: Revenue generation, partnership development, commercial negotiations.
• Digital Transformation: IT strategy, data governance, innovation in service delivery.
• Marketing & Communications: Brand development, media relations, public & fan engagement.
• Corporate Affairs: Stakeholder management, public policy, political engagement.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Inclusive policy development, cultural competence, accessibility.
• Financial & Risk Management: Audit, risk management, financial planning & reporting.
• Boxing: A former high performance athlete or national champion.
Role Description
To Apply
Applicants for the Independent Director and Appointed Director role should send their CV and cover letter to CEO, Gary Stewart at gary.stewart@boxingireland.ie, by midnight on Sunday November 8th
Stadium Shop Assistant (Casual)
We’re looking for friendly, reliable Sales Assistants to support our National Stadium shop operations during live events.
- Casual, event-based work
- €15 per hour
- Training provided
- Previous retail experience desirable
You’ll assist customers, handle sales, and help create a great stadium experience. Flexibility and a positive attitude are key.
Apply now by completing this quick form > Job Application: Stadium Shop Staff (Casual) – Fill out form
CE Scheme
Boxing Ireland, in partnership with the Dept. of Social Projection, is a Community Employment Scheme sponsor and has been providing employment and opportunities through the scheme for almost two decades. The Community Employment (CE) programme is designed to help people who are long-term unemployed (or otherwise disadvantaged) to get back to work by offering part-time and temporary placements in jobs based within local communities.
There are several CE Scheme vacancies in the National Stadium which may be of interest to club members, assisting with the set-up of boxing & other events, including turnaround of venues, car park maintenance.
- Hygiene Support workers, Dublin 8
- Boxing Ring/Event Assistant, Dublin
Eligibility | Unemployed, in receipt of an eligible Social Welfare Payment & interested in working 19.5 hours per week
Training | Receive quality training with recognised qualifications, while keeping Social Welfare payments & receiving at least an extra €32.50
Rates | Community Employment placements pay at least €286.50, regardless of current applicable Social Welfare rate. Participants will always receive more than their current Social Welfare payment
Eligibility and rates are set by the Dept. of Social Protection. Any club members who wish to confirm their eligibility are asked to contact their local INTREO Office.
For further information please contact Lisa Doyle, Boxing Ireland CE Supervisor, on 01 4533371 or lisa@iaba.ie