The Role of a Centre Principal

Every Irish Sailing Training Centre must appoint a Centre Principal — the person with overall responsibility for implementing Irish Sailing accredited training and coaching activities within their organisation.

The Centre Principal ensures that all courses and certifications delivered under the Irish Sailing framework meet the required standards of safety, quality and professionalism.

In the club environment, this is typically the Club Training Officer.
In a commercial centre, this is typically the Centre Manager.

Responsibilities

The Centre Principal is responsible to Irish Sailing for the proper conduct of all accredited activities within the organisation, including:

• Overseeing the delivery of Irish Sailing–approved training and coaching.

• Ensuring compliance with the Irish Sailing Recognition Requirements and associated policies.

• Managing the issue of certificates on behalf of Irish Sailing.

The Centre Principal also acts as the primary point of contact between the organisation and Irish Sailing.
They may nominate and inform Irish Sailing of additional team members who assume specific administrative or operational responsibilities.

Becoming a Centre Principal

To apply to become an Irish Sailing Centre Principal, please contact the Irish Sailing office to request a New Centre Principal Information Pack.
The pack includes:

• Training Centre Recognition Requirements document

• Policies & Procedures Manual

• Application Form to Become an Irish Sailing Centre Principal

• Garda Vetting Application Form (required for the incoming Centre Principal)

Once we receive your completed application, a member of the Irish Sailing Training Team will arrange an on-site visit to support you through the next steps.

Contact Us

Irish Sailing Training Department
training@sailing.ie
+353  (0)1 271 0114

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