Cricket Ireland seeks a International Teams Administration Manager

May 3, 2017

BACKGROUND
Cricket Ireland is the governing body for the game at both performance and participation levels throughout All-Ireland, representing the interests of both the men’s and women’s game. The future of Irish Cricket is incredibly bright given the growth of the sport driven by significant success on the international stage in the last decade, development of a first-class domestic structure and a national academy supported by long-term commercial funding. These attributes have put Ireland firmly on the radar of ICC which is currently considering a major revamp of international cricket structures which could see Ireland playing all three formats of the game at the highest level for the foreseeable future (subject to approval).
The senior men’s team success over the last decade has resulted in the rapid growth of the organisation and significant increase in turnover through partnerships with blue-chip multi-national companies, with Sports Councils on both sides of the Irish border and with the ICC. The women’s team have qualified for the last two World Twenty20 events, the Under 19 team has played in four of the last five ICC U19 World Cups, and we have launched a 5-year strategic plan aimed at developing Ireland into a major cricket nation. Funding and future resources are hoped to increase with an application for ICC Full Membership to be considered over the coming months. In order for Ireland to continue its success over the last decade, a highly skilled, committed and conscientious administration is required.
Cricket Ireland is seeking to recruit an experienced, high performing, self-motivated, well organised and highly efficient International Teams Administration Manager, to ensure the efficient running of all Ireland International Teams. The position is a permanent full-time role; reports into the Performance Director and is headquartered in North Dublin, although the role demands a national brief across both sides of the border.
Working closely with the Men’s Head Coach, Women’s Head Coach and Performance Director, the International Teams Administration Manager will have overall responsibility for the operations, logistics and general administration relating to the co-ordination, preparation and movement of all Ireland Teams (Senior Men and Wolves, Senior Women and A team, boys and girls Under 19, 17, 15 and 13).
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in an EU country or have the required working visa.

 
MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS
The International Teams Administration Manager (ITAM) comes under the direct line management of the Performance Director and is accountable to him for the performance of their tasks. In turn, they have line management responsibility for the full-time Cricket Administration Assistant, and part-time cricket operations managers for the men’s, women’s and under 19 teams. In fulfilling their primary purpose, they must work closely with Ireland Senior Men’s, Women’s and Youth Teams’ support staff (including management personnel, the Chair of National Selectors and other Ireland selectors, assistant coaches, specialist coaches, physiotherapists, psychologists and media manager) as well as all Ireland Teams’ players as appropriate. They must also liaise with personnel from all indoor and outdoor high performance facilities, including the CI high performance centre.
Of special importance is their relationship with the Ireland Men’s and Women’s Team Operations Managers whose administrative function is specifically targeted at the day-to-day support of the Ireland senior teams during competition. The ITAM deals directly with the ICC, overseas Boards and all CI departments on Ireland Team administrative matters. They also serve as the main point of contact for all senior men’s and women’s incoming touring teams as regards their tour arrangements.

PRIMARY PURPOSE
To play a key role in the initiation and monitoring of the International Teams’ budgets including those for the incoming senior men’s and women’s touring teams. Within these allocated budgets, provide the necessary administrative support to Ireland players, team management staff, and all other personnel working within the International Teams areas, ensuring the administrative readiness of the Ireland Teams for international competition at home and abroad and associated team preparation periods. Co-ordinate the production of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for incoming senior touring teams and ensure that all necessary hosting arrangements are in place for these teams.

 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
This role requires a considerable amount of flexibility and out of hours working. The job description is only a summary of the role as it currently exists and is not exhaustive or comprehensive. The responsibilities and accountabilities might differ from those outlined and other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job.

 
International Teams Administration
Manage the full range of administrative support to International Teams – this includes, but not exclusively:
o International Teams budget setting and monitoring.
o Negotiate the best deals for CI with suppliers, airlines, hotels etc.
o Advanced booking of flights, accommodation and other facilities, and local transport.
o The administrative handling of compassionate cases, and other unexpected circumstances arising within the Ireland teams.
o Monitoring individual and team claims for travel, accommodation and subsistence when required.
o Co-ordinate the production of MOUs for incoming senior tours, liaising with incoming Boards and incoming tour management on a regular basis on tour administrative matters.
o Take lead in the appointment of accommodation and transport agents and manage these relationships for incoming tour and home programmes.
o Take lead in the appointment of and manage senior team liaison officers at home.
o Provide contact information and best practice advice to team administrators making arrangements for other Ireland Tours e.g. travel, accommodation and clothing requirements for Ireland Women, Ireland Wolves and Youth International Teams, both male and female.
o Booking of all home indoor and outdoor training facilities, including the CI high performance centre and overseas facility in La Manga Spain, and build good relations with facility partners (Provincial Unions, Ulster Uni, North County CC, Bready CC, Malahide CC, YMCA CC and other clubs).
Liaise with ICC, overseas Boards and other international cricketing bodies on all matters relating to the support of Ireland Teams for bilateral tours abroad.
Liaise with other CI Departments and Event staff, where their roles impact on the support needs of the Ireland teams and incoming touring teams, for example:
o The production of MOUs for the touring teams.
o With the Commercial Department on matters relating to team sponsors, team events and other Ireland Team matters, and players’ availability and booking them for such activities.
o With the Media and Communications Department on team media requirements and on digital personnel arrangements when accompanying Ireland Team on tours.
Once tour itineraries have been agreed with overseas Boards, develop in conjunction with team
management personnel and the host Board the detailed administrative plans needed to support the tour.
Liaise with airport security on team’s arrival.
Responsibility for liaison and communication with the Event Manager and Cricket Operations Manager to
ensure preparations/logistics for squads are in place for all home internationals matches (e.g. catering;
towels; water/energy drinks; practice balls; partner’s hospitality (men’s senior squad only) in liaison with
Marketing/Events; transportation etc.
Hold pre-match /series hand over meetings with team managers.
Oversee all Ireland team hospitality as well as complimentary and purchase ticket arrangements for
international matches at home and abroad in consultation with overseas Boards. Oversee all incoming
senior men’s team’s hospitality and ticketing requirements.
Assist the Performance Director in the analysis of all Ireland Team post-tour reports as well as feedback
from incoming visiting teams and liaison officers and in following up on lessons learned and
recommendations for change.

 
Liaise routinely as follows:
o With the Performance Director on the progress of tasks, particularly on those for which additional
support may be required.
o With the Ireland Men’s and Women’s Team Operations Managers on team administrative matters.
o With the Cricket Administration Assistant to ensure that detailed support plans are being fulfilled.
o Ireland players and management to ensure a high level of personal support.
Secretary to the Men’s and Women’s Senior Selection Committees.
Responsible for notification of selection to all squads, except as otherwise agreed with the Chair of
Selectors and respective Head Coach.

Players and Support Staff:
Point of contact between men’s and women’s senior squad and CI Management.
Aid the Performance Director in the production of player contracts.
Contribute as appropriate to the production of Player Handbooks/Conditions of Employment for all Ireland
senior teams.
Coordinate signed and framed shirts, milestone caps and gift, and on receipt of team photos from team
managers, order mounted photos for the touring party and organise signing.
Responsible for ensuring all players and team support staff are aware of arrangements for matches and
tours e.g. travel, timings, locations, accommodation, clothing etc.
Responsibility for the liaison and communication with Ireland teams’ management regarding international
squads’ playing, training and preparation.
Procurement of, and assistance with visas for players and support staff.
Responsible for the overall management and administration of the Athlete Management System (AMS),
and input match, series or tour information as appropriate.
Responsible for the management and implementation of regulations relating to player eligibility for Inter-
Provincial players and international players who must adhere to ICC Player Eligibility criteria; and the
management of registration of players.
Primary responsibility for liaison with CI’s official clothing suppliers regarding squad training and playing clothing (including helmets and caps) and signing of CAD’s, formal wear and footwear and ensuring the fulfilment of the contract. Ensure that maximum value is derived from the contract, and that the teams are properly attired to represent Ireland. Distribute all kit accordingly.
Liaise with ICC on kit designs and approvals for ICC events
Liaise with DCU on annual gym contract, manage the distribution of bands to squads.
Order all match and training cricket balls for all International teams.
Management:
Line manage the Team Operations Managers for men’s, women’s and Under 19 teams (all part-time), and the Cricket Administration Officer (f/t), including delegation of tasks related to international teams, and hold annual appraisals. When teams are travelling the Team Operations Managers will report to the Head Coaches.
Attendance as required, from time to time, at meetings of CI sub-committees eg. High Performance Working Group, Youth and Participation Working Group, and men’s and women’s team management meetings.

 
Finance:
Responsibility for setting and maintaining budgets for all Ireland Teams in conjunction with the Performance Director.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the women’s, men’s and high performance budget areas, including the fulfilment of purchase orders, processing and approving invoices/expense claims.
Oversee players and staff per diems ahead of international series in consultation with the Performance Director and the Finance Department.
Administration of player salaries, match fees, loss of earnings, bonuses and expenses in consultation with the Performance Director and the Finance Department.

 
Additional areas:
Other cricket operational activity deemed appropriate or reasonably within the remit of the role, and any other duty within the purview of the role as decided by the Performance Director.
Other duties as required to ensure the professional management of CI’s international team operations.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION – EXPERIENCE and SKILLS REQUIRED
Educational and Professional Qualifications
Essential
 A Degree (or equivalent qualification).
 Experience in administration, logistics and project management.
Desirable
 A degree and/or masters in Sports Administration or similar.
Previous Experience/ Training
Essential
 Experience (min 3 years) of working in international team’s administration for a sports body.
 3 years’ full-time experience (or part-time equivalent) in line-managing staff/coaches, and a record of successfully setting and managing budgets.
Desirable
 Significant experience (min 5 years) of working in international team’s administration for a sports body.
 5 years’ full-time experience (or part-time equivalent) in line-managing staff/coaches, and a record of successfully setting and managing budgets.

 
Job Related Requirements
Essential
 Willingness to undertake extensive travel around all-Ireland, and overseas, and to work unsocial hours including late nights and weekends.
 A full clean current driving licence.
 An up to date Garda/Police or CRB check
 An understanding of project management and associated administrative skills.

Inter-Personal Skills
Essential
 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
 Excellent IT skills including the use of performance analysis systems, excel and databases.
 Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills.
 Demonstrable leadership and decision-making skills.
 Ability to demonstrate integrity and appropriate working relationships with high performance athletes, parents, coaches, support staff and administrators.
 Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the game
 Ability to manage high pressure situations
 Good negotiating skills
 Rigorous attention to detail
 Team player, with collaborative approach to the achievement of the department’s objectives
 Knowledge of cricket is desirable
The selection panel reserves the right to consider Desirable Criteria during the short-listing process should candidates remain on an equal footing using simply Essential Criteria

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
CEO
Performance Director
National Senior Men’s and Women’s Head Coaches
Cricket Administration Assistant
Cricket Operations Manager
Event Manager
National Academy and Performance Manager
Ireland National Youth Team Lead Coaches and Managers
Men’s and Women’s support staff: Assistant Coaches; Performance Analyst; Strength and Conditioning
Coach; Physiotherapist; Specialist coaches
Chairman of Selectors and national selectors
Inter-Provincial Head Coaches
High Performance Working Group; Youth and Participation Working Group; National Selection
Committees

 
REMUNERATION
The package will include a competitive salary range commensurate with qualifications, skills and
experience, and include healthcare, mobile phone and laptop for business use. Complimentary gym
and swimming pool membership will also be available subject to current DCU arrangements.
PROCESS
The closing date for applications will be Wednesday 15th May, 9am local time.
A detailed letter of application and full CV should be sent by email to recruitment@cricketireland.ie
with the subject ‘International Teams Administration Manager’ and will be confidential.
Interviews will be held on Monday 22nd May.

Swim Ireland seek to appoint a Support Officer (Munster Region) (PT – 25 Hours per week)

Apr 28, 2017

Swim Ireland is seeking to appoint a Club Support Officer based in Munster, to support Swim Ireland Clubs and the Region in their day-to-day operations and to work with them in all aspects of their development (technical and administrative). It is intended that persons involved in this role shall be out and about regularly visiting Clubs and working closely with the relevant Regional Management Committee.

Swim Ireland is the National Governing Body for the Aquatic Disciplines in Ireland, recognised as such by the Irish Government, Sport Ireland, Sport Northern Ireland, the Olympic Council of Ireland and FINA and LEN, the World and European Aquatic Governing Bodies.

Some Key Responsibilities for the role include:

• Be the key Relationship Manager for the Clubs and Regional Management Committee within Munster
• Support the delivery of high quality events within Regions, including seminars and training events
• Be responsible for all Club/Regional membership matters (including supporting the affiliation process) for designated Clubs and Regions
• Provide assistance/advice on Club development issues
• Build positive working relationships with key partners and stakeholders and others who may assist and support Swim Ireland’s Clubs and Regions
• Support the roll out of Swim Ireland initiatives in each Region eg. Club Mark
• Work closely with the Regional Secretary and the Regional Management Committee to maximise the Swim Ireland/Region relationship
• Plan, prepare and deliver presentations to Clubs, Regions and others as required
• Continually seek examples of leading good practice in Club and Regional development and engagement to feed into Swim Ireland’s programmes.

If you would like to apply for the role of Swim Ireland Support Officer (Munster Region) as indicated above, please send a CV outlining your qualifications and experience and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability to the role, together with the names and contact details of two people (Relatives or friends will not be accepted) who can comment on your suitability for this position (including your current or most recent employer).

Please submit your application to Adam Cox, Swim Ireland, Irish Sport HQ, National Sport Campus, Abbotstown, Dublin 15. or applications can be submitted electronically to recruitment@swimireland.ie

Closing date: Applications must be received no later than Wednesday the 12^th of May 2017

Contract Type:  3 Year Fixed Term (Part time – 25 hrs per week)

Base location: Munster region

Swim Ireland is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be treated in strictest confidence.

Munster Regional Club Support Officer

Hockey Ireland in partnership with Leinster Hockey Association seek to appoint a Regional Development Officer

Apr 5, 2017

Hockey Ireland, in partnership with the Leinster Hockey Association, wish to recruit a Regional Development Officer on a full-time basis.

Title:                                  Regional Development Officer (Leinster)

Salary:                               €25.000.00 per annum

Hours:                                  37.5 hours per week

Office Location:                UCD Belfield

Contract:                             Permanent (6 month probationary period)

Start Date:                          May / June 2017

 The successful applicant will deliver Hockey Ireland programmes in the Leinster Region, working with clubs, schools and volunteers towards targets set out in the Hockey Ireland National Development Plan. They will be responsible for the continuing management of development-related hockey programmes within the province. This includes the support of existing structures and the implementation of sustainable development initiatives, as well as delivery of coaching and umpiring courses.

Access to private transport is required as the successful candidate will need to travel throughout the Leinster region. This role requires flexibility with regards to working hours.

Application packs may be downloaded from http://www.hockey.ie/hockeyireland?content_page=Vacancies

 CV and cover letter should be submitted to info@hockey.ie before 5 pm on 21^st April 2017

Swim Ireland seeks a Munster Regional Club Support Officer (PT – 25 Hours per week)

Mar 31, 2017

Swim Ireland is seeking to appoint a Club Support Officer based in Munster, to support Swim Ireland Clubs and the Region in their day-to-day operations and to work with them in all aspects of their development (technical and administrative). It is intended that persons involved in this role shall be out and about regularly visiting Clubs and working closely with the relevant Regional Management Committee.

Swim Ireland is the National Governing Body for the Aquatic Disciplines in Ireland, recognised as such by the Irish Government, Sport Ireland, Sport Northern Ireland, the Olympic Council of Ireland and FINA and LEN, the World and European Aquatic Governing Bodies.

If you would like to apply for the role of Swim Ireland Support Officer (Munster Region) as indicated above, please send a CV outlining your qualifications and experience and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability to the role, together with the names and contact details of two people (Relatives or friends will not be accepted) who can comment on your suitability for this position (including your current or most recent employer).

Please submit your application to Adam Cox, Swim Ireland, Irish Sport HQ, National Sport Campus, Abbotstown, Dublin 15 or applications can be submitted electronically to recruitment@swimireland.ieThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 Closing date: Applications must be received no later than Wednesday the 19^th of April 2017

Contract Type:  3 Year Fixed Term (Part time – 25 hrs per week)

Base location: Munster region

Interviews: Interviews will be held week commencing 24^th April 2017

Swim Ireland is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be treated in strictest confidence.

Cricket Ireland is hiring an Assistant Head Coach (Men) & National Fast Bowling Lead

Mar 29, 2017

BACKGROUND
Cricket Ireland is the governing body for the game at both performance and participation levels throughout
All-Ireland, representing the interests of both the men’s and women’s game. The future of Irish Cricket is
incredibly bright given the growth of the sport driven by significant success on the international stage in the
last decade, development of a first-class domestic structure and a national academy supported by long-term
commercial funding. These attributes have put Ireland firmly on the radar of ICC which is currently
considering a major revamp of international cricket structures which could see Ireland playing all three
formats of the game at the highest level for the foreseeable future (subject to approval).
The senior men’s team success over the last decade has resulted in the rapid growth of the organisation and
significant increase in turnover through partnerships with blue-chip multi-national companies, with Sports
Councils on both sides of the Irish border and with the ICC. Funding and therefore future resources are set
to increase with an application for ICC Full Membership to be considered over the coming months.
Ireland is currently ranked 12th in ODI cricket, 15th in T20I, and is leading the ICC Intercontinental Cup (4-day
format), having won it four out of the last five times. In order for Ireland to continue its success over the last
decade qualifying for every World Cup event since 2007, a highly skilled and committed back room staff are
required.
Cricket Ireland is seeking to recruit an experienced, self-motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Head Coach
combined with National Fast Bowling Lead, to optimise the potential and performance of Ireland
international cricketers. Initially on a 3-year fixed term contract, the position reports into the National Men’s
Head Coach, is headquartered in North Dublin, but the nature of the role demands a national brief across
both sides of the border as well as significant time travelling overseas.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Assistant Head Coach and Fast Bowling Lead will be responsible for supporting the National Men’s Head
Coach in the preparation, development and performance of the senior men’s performance squad. They will
also be jointly responsible for the development of Cricket Ireland’s emerging and youth fast bowlers within
the male and female player development programmes. This may include, but not limited to CI national youth
team players, national academy players and inter-provincial players, and will be aimed primarily towards the
CI player succession plan.
The position will assist the National Men’s and Women’s Head Coach, National Academy and Performance
Manager, Performance Coach, National Youth Head Coaches in the identification of key bowling objectives
that feed into player Individual Performance Plans (IPPs); and will be responsible for monitoring progress
against these objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
IRELAND MEN’S SENIOR TEAM:
Assist the Men’s National Head Coach with the delivery of coaching programmes for training,
preparation and playing, both on and off the field, for the men’s senior performance squad.
Plan and execute training sessions for the national squad as required by the National Head Coach.
Provide hands-on technical coaching expertise by conducting training sessions to ensure the highest
level of player performance is achieved and maintained.
Provide individual player coaching on demand and as directed by the National Head Coach.
Communicate and feedback to the National Head Coach on players and their development.
Input to the senior team coaching group in terms of planning for all senior player programmes.
Support the National Head Coach in undertaking appraisals with men’s national contracted players.
Undertake end of tour/trip reviews with the National Head Coach and Performance Director.
Perform and comply with all player/coach obligations described in the ICC Code of Conduct and
Player’s Handbook which may be updated from time to time.
Coordinate the effective use of the Athlete Management System, logging player workloads,
uploading video content of bowlers, and inputting to IPP’s.
IRELAND WOLVES and NATIONAL ACADEMY:
Support the National Academy and Performance Manager and Performance Coach with regard to
the fast bowlers in the National Academy programme.
Undertake a senior coaching role with the Ireland Wolves team when available and as required by
the National Head Coach, which may involve camps and competition programmes both home and
abroad.
Report to the Elite Coaching Group and National Selectors as and when requested to do so by the
National Academy and Performance Manager or National Head Coach.
Attend and participate in social functions and promotional events, as required by the Head Coach or
Cricket Ireland.
FAST BOWLING COACHING:
Prepare and deliver specialist fast bowling programmes for players in the elite pathway.
Undertake tour-specific scouting of opposition bowlers, employing the use of the Performance
Analyst as required:
o Detailed analysis with Head Coach of prevailing conditions – heat, pitch, ground, climate, ball
o Detailed analysis of each batsman to be encountered
o Generic bowling plans for the team, per batsman
o Individual plans for each bowler, per batsman
o Presentation to team if required
o Assist in preparation of batsmen scouting opposition bowlers
Undertake one-on-one coaching of identified players.
Observe elite bowlers in elite competitions as advised by the National Academy and Performance
Manager, Performance Coach and/or National Head Coach.
Provide support as a specialist fast bowling coach to the Women’s Performance Squad, National
Academy programme and Ireland under-age programme.
Develop and monitor bowling objectives and KPI’s for inclusion in Individual Performance Plans.
Assist in scouting talented bowlers in cooperation with the National Head Men’s and Women’s
Coaches, National Academy Manager and Performance Coach.
Develop positive and strong working relationships, and work closely with other specialist coaches,
Inter-Provincial Head Coaches and National Coaches.
Provide bowling drill coaching and warm up support in above environments.
Apply and monitor accepted fast bowling guidelines to players IPPs.
Apply safe bowling practices, identify and minimise risk factors for young bowlers.
Work closely with the Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach and Lead Physiotherapist in applying
appropriate strength and conditioning principles relevant to safe fast bowling.
Support and advise the Coach Development Manager in ensuring consistent fast bowling coaching
methods are being deployed throughout education courses and workshops, and from time to time
deliver sessions on such courses.
Provide measures for determining the success of team and individual player bowling programmes

RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT:
Establish a close working relationship with the performance support staff (performance director,
team operations manager, performance analyst, strength and conditioning coach, lead
physiotherapist and consultant performance psychologist) and National Academy staff.
Develop effective working relationships with the Inter-Provincial teams, drawing on the expertise
and experience of head coaches from around the country, and supporting them.
Foster positive relationships with other coaches, players, administrators and selectors.
Ensure regular communication with coaches, selectors and players.
Any further tasks as directed by the Men’s Head Coach or Performance Director.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Essential
Coached for a significant period at first-class level
Track record of success at first-class level achieved over an extended period of time.
Experience as a Bowling Coach at an elite level
Accredited ECB Level 3 Performance Coach (or equivalent)
Successful record in high performance planning and monitoring, as well as designing and
implementing player development plans and programmes in elite environments.
Irish/International Driving License
Must be legally entitled to work in the Republic of Ireland
Desirable
International coaching experience
International playing experience
International experience as a fast bowler at an elite level
Track record at international level achieved
Hold a minimum ECB Level 4 Master Coach qualification (or equivalent)
A Degree (or equivalent) in sport, sports science or coaching
The selection panel reserves the right to consider Desirable Criteria during the short-listing process should
candidates remain on an equal footing using simply Essential Criteria
SKILLS REQUIRED
Qualifications to generate, direct and manage the implementation of cutting edge bowling coaching
solutions and programmes
Able to communicate effectively with players and coaches
Understanding of the learning process and training principles
Understanding various coaching styles
Understanding long term player (athlete) development and related models
Understanding the causes and recognises the symptoms of over training
Understanding of how to reduce the risk of injury to players
Able to prepare training programmes to meet the needs of each player
Able to use evaluation tests to monitor training progress and predict performance
Able to advise players on relaxation, visualisation and mental imagery skills
Able to evaluate the players tactical and competition performance
Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment
Understand biomechanical analysis principles and apply knowledge
Strong technical knowledge of all facets of the game of cricket
Competent in the use of current Microsoft Office Suite products particularly Outlook, Word, Excel
and Powerpoint, and associated video capture/analysis software.
DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES
Driven to achieve results (competitive, will to win)
Selfless – puts the team first – is not driven by ego
Passion (enthusiastic and energetic)
Positive under pressure (confident, optimistic, and stable)
Attention to detail (diligent and precise approach to improving performance)
Able to give constructive and “tough” feedback individually and collectively – challenging, positive
and supportive
Outstanding communicator
High speed learning (identifies new areas for learning, taking advantage of learning opportunities,
using newly gained knowledge on the job)
Must be able to travel and balance work/life priorities
A flexible attitude to working, willing to work evenings and weekends, understands cricket is a
seasonal sport
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
National Men’s Head Coach
Performance Director
National Academy and Performance Coach
International Teams Administration Manager
Support staff: Team Operations Manager, Performance Analyst; Strength and Conditioning Coach;
All consultants – Lead Physiotherapist; Performance Psychologist; Nutritionist
Chairman of Selectors and national selectors
Inter-Provincial Head Coaches
National Women’s Head Coach
National Youth Head Coaches
Cricket Operations Manager
CI Cricket Committee
ICC High Performance Manager
REMUNERATION
The package will include a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience,
and include healthcare, a company car or car allowance, laptop and mobile smart phone.
PROCESS
The closing date for applications will be latest Sunday 9th April 2017, 5pm local time.
A full CV and detailed covering letter should be sent by email to recruitment@cricketireland.ie with
the subject title ‘Assistant Head Coach’ and will be confidential.
Interviews will be held in Dublin on Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th April.

Pentathlon Ireland seeks a Part Time Administrator

Mar 28, 2017

Post Title: Administrator

Post Status: 1 Year Contract

Location: Pentathlon Ireland, Irish Sport HQ, National Sports Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Hours of Work:4 hours per day, 5 days per week

Salary Range: €200 per week

Annual Leave: 23 days
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
 Organise the day to day operations within the office
 Channeling all email, telephone and post communications
 Respond to all general queries
 Issue official correspondence where necessary
 Ensure all information is correctly recorded and stored
 Organise travel arranges of athletes and staff
 Update all social media outlets, including official website
 Information and data management
 Update records on all administrative matters
 Organise and maintain excellent filing systems
 Events and operational planning
 P.R activities
 Processing memberships
 Work closely with the CEO and High Performance Coach to provide administrative support
 Act as a P.A for the CEO at times of high demand
Key Skills:
 Minimum of 5 years experience working in an office environment
 Excellent I.T skills, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel
 Excellent typing ability
 Written and oral communication skills
 Experience of social media usage
 Excellent organisational skills
 Customer service experience
 Ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team
Desirable Criteria
 Experience working in sport
Please send curriculum vitae to darragh.cunningham@pentathlon.ie by 5pm 31/03/17

Waterford Sports Partnership seeks a Community Sports Development Officer (Ref: WSP CSDO 2)

Mar 14, 2017

Sport Ireland established the Local Sports Partnership (LSP) Network as an initiative to create a national structure to co-ordinate and promote the development of sport and participation at local level. LSPs aim to increase participation in sport and physical activity by breaking down barriers and increasing numbers of people participating and ensuring continued participation through all stages of life.

The aim of the Community Sports Development Officer (CSDO) funding by Sport Ireland is to strengthen and enhance the capacity of the Local Sports Partnerships to further develop locally led plans and more long term sustainable physical activity programmes under the National Physical Activity Plan (Action 46). Funding for the role of CSDO has been secured for this position through Sport Ireland.

Objectives:

1. Support the development of exciting and dynamic opportunities to increase participation for people who are sedentary
2. Capacity build smaller National Governing Bodies (NGBs) that do not currently have development officers and other stakeholders to deliver services to increase participation
3. Develop sustainable local leadership for sport within communities.

 Post Details

Length of contract : This role is offered on a fixed term contract for 12 months, subject to satisfactory completion of a 3 month probationary period.

Hours: The CSDO will work 35 hours a week.  Some flexibility of hours will be required for evening and/or weekend work to accommodate the service needs, for which time off in-lieu can be taken.

Job Location                       Dungarvan

Reporting to                       Sports Co-ordinator

Salary & Travel                  The Salary is on the Grade IV local authority scale commencing at €25,756.

Travel expenses will be reimbursed where appropriate.

Closing date                       4pm Friday 24^th March

Interviews                          Those selected will be invited to attend for interview to be held weeks commencing April 3^rd/April 10^th.

Application                         Please send Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae by email or post to:

Ref: WSP CSDO 2, The Sports Co-ordinator, Waterford Sports Partnership, Civic Offices, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

Email: rkealy@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

All applications must specify which post(s) being applied for by quoting the reference above.

Candidates must demonstrate in their application that they possess all of the essential elements applicable in the person specification. Waterford Sports Partnership will then decide to interview only those applicants who appear from the information available, to be the most suitable, in terms of experience, qualifications and other requirements of the post.

 Role of the Community Sports Development Officer

The primary role of the Community Sports Development Officer (CSDO) will be to plan, deliver and evaluate physical activity programmes and training events for our target groups.  The CSDO will foster and encourage a culture of Active Participation, supporting opportunities for and access to sport and physical activity in local communities. The CSDO will address barriers to participation and encourage access and increase opportunities for participation by those who experience disadvantage for any reason. The CSDO will cover work in the below areas:

 Research

• Establish a baseline in the communities chosen for interventions and conduct an audit of local clubs and update where this has already been completed

Community Activation

• Consult and work with the WSP team and local communities to identify the need and demand for new activities
• Plan, deliver and evaluate physical activity programmes and training events for all WSP target groups with particular focus on walking, cycling, running, fishing and orienteering.
• Provide guidance and support to develop sustainable community sports clubs/groups
• Support and maintain strong links between schools and community sports clubs

Planning

• Develop action plans in line with the needs of the community and WSP strategy

Relationship Building

• Work with smaller national governing bodies that do not currently have development officers to increase opportunities for participation

Facilitation

• Support the continued roll out of Sport Ireland’s investment including Dormant Accounts Funded projects
• Coordinate and facilitate training and development opportunities

Evaluation

• Implement a monitoring and evaluation framework for all projects

Financial Management

• Carefully manage the budget and reporting requirements to Co-ordinator, Board and funders for all responsibility areas.

Waterford Sports Partnership seeks a Sport Development Officer (REF:WSP SDO 1)

Mar 14, 2017

Post and Application Details

Length of contract :This role is offered on a fixed term contract for 12 months, subject to satisfactory completion of a 3 month probationary period.

Hours : The SDO will work 35 hours a week.  Some flexibility of hours will be required for evening and/or weekend work to accommodate the service needs, for which time off in-lieu can be taken.

Job Location                       Waterford

Reporting to                       Sports Co-ordinator

Salary & Travel                  The Salary is on the Grade V local authority scale commencing at €40,213.

Travel expenses will be re-imbursed where appropriate.

Closing date                       4pm Friday 24^th March

Interviews                          Those selected will be invited to attend for interview to be held weeks commencing April 3^rd/April 10^th.

Application                         Please send Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae by email or post to :

Ref: WSP SDO 1, The Sports Co-ordinator, Waterford Sports Partnership, Civic Offices, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

Email- : rkealy@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

All applications must specify which post(s) being applied for by quoting the reference above.

Candidates must demonstrate in their application that they possess all of the essential elements applicable in the person specification. Waterford Sports Partnership will then decide to interview only those applicants who appear from the information available, to be the most suitable, in terms of experience, qualifications and other requirements of the post.

The Sports Development Officer (SDO) will be based in Waterford City.

There will be two aspects to the role:

1. For three days a week, the SDO will facilitate and support the development of initiatives in the Waterford City and County area, which will develop and expand the range of opportunities for the people of Waterford to participate in sporting and physical activity. The SDO will work closely with sports clubs, community based organisations and National Governing Bodies of Sport to promote quality experiences for participation and to support their work locally. In line with the Waterford Sports Partnership Strategy, specific groups will be targeted and while the SDO will work with all WSP target groups there will be a particular focus on the schools setting, women and teenage girls.
2. For two days a week, the SDO will work to support the development of the Dormant Account funded Carrickphierish Community Sports Hub. The SDO will work with the Steering Group and the relevant organisations and individuals to continue to develop, co-ordinate and implement a comprehensive plan to promote, attract and develop the sustainable usage of the new Sports Hub. The SDO will work closely with the Waterford Educate Together National School, Gaelscoil na nDeise, Waterford City & County Council, Waterford Library Services, local sports clubs, local youth club, NGBs and community based organisations to promote the new facility as a venue for sustainable community sport and physical activity participation.  While the main target group is young people from disadvantaged communities, the HDO will also target the adult participation.

 Areas of Responsibility

• WSP Strategy – Contribute to and assist with the implementation of the WSP Strategy and the preparation of annual operational plans for its delivery.  Facilitate annual reviews of the operational plan reporting on the effectiveness and impact.
• Programmes, Events, Training

• Support the roll out of all WSP activities including any of Sport Ireland’s (SI) National Programmes as required.
• Develop and implement WSP’s schools programme including local and national programmes and teacher training
• Develop and implement programmes and initiatives to increase participation of women and teenage girls.
• Participate in the design, organisation and implementation of projects/events identified by WSP as key to the strategic development of sport and physical activity in Waterford
• Contribute to ensuring that all WSP programmes and courses are operated on a user-friendly, professional basis.
• Research, administration, planning, organising and delivery of relevant courses, workshops and seminars and attendance at courses that are contracted out, maintaining high standards and representing WSP appropriately
• Encourage and foster opportunities for programme development and new initiatives with Partner agencies.
• Facilitate and support the development of locally based initiatives and sports clubs
• Initiate and maintain close contact with voluntary and community based sporting organisations.
• Encourage a lifestyle of regular physical activity as an objective of WSP and partner agencies.

• Development of the Carrickphierish Sports Hub

• Steering Group and Partners – co-ordinate the development of the Steering group nurturing a collaborative, partnership approach and ensuring appropriate membership and representation.
• Consultation – consult with the key stakeholders with regard to developing the Carrickphierish Campus as a home for sustainable local sport and physical activity.
• Programmes & Events – develop and support a comprehensive range of participation programmes and events to provide opportunities for people in the area to try out new activities with a view to creating sustainable participation.
• Equipment management – manage the purchase, storage and shared usage of the Hub equipment including sports equipment, IT and office equipment.
• Training and Leadership Development – develop a comprehensive Training & Development Plan to address the sustainable development of activities, volunteers and clubs etc.
• New and established Sports Clubs – support the sustainable development of new and established sports clubs and facilitate linkages with the schools, young people and community groups.
• Links with the WSP Team, local and national programmes and WSP Strategy – ensure the project links effectively and efficiently with other relevant WSP activities maximising the impact for all.
• Finance and Budget management – carefully manage the budget and reporting requirements to Co-ordinator, Board and funders for all responsibility areas.
• Reporting and Evaluation – prepare reports and regular updates to the Co-ordinator, Board and funders as required including SPEAK, Operational Plan etc. Carry out research and needs analysis as appropriate and as required by the funders. Measure and monitor performance and the impact of WSP activities.
• Marketing and Communications – develop and maintain a comprehensive database of organisational and key contacts and prepare clear marketing and communications plans for the programme and individual activities. Manage the production of the Hub newsletter and collate material for inclusion in the WSP Newsletter. Prepare regular press releases on upcoming events and successful achievements.
• Administration – Provide support and assistance in maintaining up-to-date databases.
• Health & Safety Management – promote good practice in health and safety awareness practice for all WSP activities. Ensure best practice for use of facilities and WSP activities. Ensure that all activities undertaken as an officer of WSP are in line with appropriate codes and legislation.
• Undertake any other relevant and related duties that may be required by WSP.

Person Specification

Bready Cricket Club seeks a Head Groundsman

Mar 14, 2017

HEAD GROUNDSMAN
Bready Cricket Club
The future of Irish Cricket is bright following a sustained period of international success and now the promise
of a greater quantity of sustained international fixtures.
In line with the Strategic plan 2016-20 to ‘make cricket mainstream’ Cricket Ireland wish to host regular
international matches in outstanding venues with international standard pitches, throughout the country.
Bready CC is one of those outstanding venues and now, along with the North West Cricket Union, wishes to
build its expertise and resources to accommodate the increased opportunity of hosting high level
international cricket.
We are looking for a full-time Head Groundsman to manage this facility. The applicant should be passionate
and committed to delivering the highest standards of grounds maintenance creating a world class, enviable
cricket pitch, and ensuring the long term maintenance and sustainability of the ground.
Based at the Bready Cricket Club and Centre of Excellence in Magheramason, the position will report into
Bready Cricket Club Chairman of Grounds Committee.
If this opportunity interests you, please email a CV and a covering letter addressed to:
peter.mccartney@northwestcricket.com
Please include “Head Groundsman” in the subject box of your email.
Closing date for applications is close of business Thursday 6th April 2017.
Should you be successful in making the short-list following the application process, please note that
interviews will take place w/b 10th April 2017.

Job Description
HEAD GROUNDSMAN
Bready Cricket Club, North West Cricket Union
Reports To: Bready Cricket Club Chairman of Grounds Committee
Salary: £25,000 pa
Contract Duration: Consultant – 1 year contract
Based at: Bready Cricket Club
Job Purpose
We are seeking a full-time Head Groundsman to manage Bready Cricket Club’s international ground. The
applicant should be passionate and committed to delivering the highest standards of grounds maintenance
creating a world class, enviable cricket pitch, and ensuring the long term maintenance and sustainability of
the ground.
A key element of the role will be preparing playing surfaces, practice areas and outfields of the highest
quality for all club and representative fixtures. Candidates will need to have a proven track record of
preparing First-Class cricket pitches and practice nets and have the confidence and experience to instruct and
lead volunteers or staff.
Main Areas of Responsibility:
· Preparing and maintaining the playing surfaces and outfield of both grounds at BCC to international
standard.
· Preparing and maintaining all practice and net areas at BCC to international standard.
· Planning of the day to day work programme including the planning of off-peak work.
· Prepare, condition and maintain the main squares, outfields and landscapes for all club and international
cricket.
· Prepare land, apply fertilisers and chemicals, irrigation and drainage, rolling and mowing, and weed
control.
· Operate light and heavy equipment, including but not limited to water removal machinery, mowers,
rotorvators, sprinklers and shredders.
· Allocation, operation, maintenance and security of plant, tools and equipment ensuring as far as is
possible, that the right resources are available and all equipment is correctly stored, maintained and
serviced.
· Maintain equipment such as nets, posts and protective covers.
· Assisting with the erection of nets and other practice facilities at the grounds.
· Monitor the use of consumable items and spares and make arrangements for their replenishment. Order
and purchasing of all stores and materials, including expendable items and pesticides within Bready
Cricket Club’s budget.
· Manage and deliver a set budget and support the efficient use of resources.
· Have an awareness of Health and Safety regulations. Possess a sound understanding of legislation
relating to chemicals and dangerous substances. Promote and by example ensure safe-working practices
at all times and control and safe use of all potentially dangerous substances and equipment. Ensuring
that staff and volunteers are instructed in their safe use and use of relevant safety equipment.
· Ensure the safe use, storage, calibration and disposal of pesticides and other similar substances. Promote
the Health and Safety of self and others. Be able to respond in an emergency.
· Supervision as required of work undertaken by contractors to ensure compliance with the terms and
conditions of the Health and Safety Act.
· Preparation of appropriate reports and correspondence, and attendance at meetings as necessary.
· Development of other ground staff, enabling them to meet the standards of work required by BCC.
· Collect and record data on the playing surface environment. Manage soil and grass to ensure turf is
always in optimum condition.
· Deal with members of the public in a professional manner.
· To provide a helpful and professional service to players, managers and other users of the grounds.
· Produce cricket “pitch plan” in-line with fixture lists in advance of season.
· Manage cricket square to ensure pitches are used in line with pitch plan agreed with BCC Grounds
Committee.
· Communicate with BCC Grounds Committee for improving the best use of resources and playing
surfaces. Support the efficient use of resources.
· Produce practice pitches and junior pitches as required.
· Ensure all pitches produced are compliant with NWCU, CI and ICC regulations and playing conditions for
relevant club and international competitions, including boundary dimensions and fielding restriction
markers.
· Attendance on site at all times for international or representative fixtures and as required pre and post
club cricket fixtures.
· Any other reasonable request made by BCC Grounds Committee or NWCU.
Pre-season work:
· Pitch Allocation: when fixture list is completed and confirmed, each pitch to be assigned a number of
fixtures, according to seniority, wear and rate of recovery for further use if possible. The square is a finite
resource.
· Rolling of square; drag brushing of square to remove worm casts, weak rooted grass, and break up
fungal mycelium on grass leaves; mowing of square and outfield as required; marking out the square i.e.
squaring the square itself.
· Monitoring for grass diseases: Fusarium, Anthracnose, Dollar Spot etc. and spraying for same if required;
monitoring for pests; Leather jackets, Worms, Cut worms, etc. and spraying for same.
· Painting back and front lines at either end of square.
· Core samples of square to indicate condition of square.
· Fertiliser application if conditions are suitable and required for square/outfield.
· Weed Control: Spraying for weeds if conditions suitable.
· Machinery Checks: Inspect machines to make sure they are safe and fit for purpose. Daily and weekly
checks for, oil, water, batteries, fuel, heights of cut, filters.
· Debris: Removal of debris off ground.
· Covers: Cleaning tops of roll on covers. Testing covers and hoses for leakage. Moving roll on covers back
out on to ground.
· Rope: Moving of rope out on to ground perimeter.
· Ordering: Paint/brushes for pitch marking, string for straight lines, 8 ft. length of timber for marking out,
cable ties for sight screen covers, fertilisers for square/outfield, chemicals for pest/disease control,
various miscellaneous items.
During the playing season:
· Mowing of square daily as weather/conditions permit; mowing of outfield 3 times a week as
weather/conditions permit; mowing of individual pitches as required; mowing of perimeter 1 or 2 times a
week as weather/conditions permit.
· Drag brushing of square daily; drag brushing of individual pitches.
· Moving of sight screens to correct pitch of play; dressing of sight screens for white ball cricket matches;
undressing of sight screens.
· Moving of rope to perimeter on Mondays to facilitate mowing or as required; movement of rope to
desired position on Fridays for weekend matches or as required.
· Squaring of individual pitches as they come into play; marking of individual pitches as they come into
play; remarking of used pitches.
· Covering of individual pitches as they come into play, and as is necessary.
· Marking out of zonal areas of individual pitches as they come into play. That is the inner and outer zones
relating to an individual pitch.
· Irrigation of a used pitch for re-use.
· Repairs to a used pitch for re-use; repairs to a pitch as it is removed from play. Pitch may/may not be
used again later in the season; repairs to outfield after weekend matches. This includes bowlers run ups.
· Fertilising of square; as a rule of thumb once a month, but if heavy rainfall more regular.
· Square Weed Control; continually monitoring, if spraying needed, no more than once a month.
· Ensuring that the rubbish bins adjacent to the nets are emptied regularly.
Practice area nets
· Erection of netting prior to first practice session of the season
· Remarking of the nets as required.
· Such maintenance of the nets as may be required to keep them operational during the season.
· Removal of the netting at the end of the season.
· Repair of nets during the off season.
· Reseeding of the run ups as soon as the season ends.
Grass nets
· Where practicable, provision of a grass net for use by international teams pre-international matches at
BCC.
Artificial wickets
· Regular rolling, remarking, brushing and cleaning of the artificial pitch on the top ground as required.
Perimeter areas and landscapes
· Arranging for surrounding landscapes to be cut and maintained.
· Area outside the rope is kept cut to the same height as the outfield.
· Arranging for maintenance (where required) of the surround fence.
· Arranging for maintenance/painting of the sight screens and storage areas on the grounds.

End of season work:
· Completion of end of season work on the square and outfield of both grounds in accordance with
agreed plans. This may involve taking core samples to indicate the condition of the square. Square
renovation needs a period of sustained good weather and good warm soil temperatures (mid-September
is ideal for warm soil conditions, but if weather is wet, work cannot go ahead).
· Renovation of outfields: This will be done in line with available budget.
· Fertilise square according to needs as, ascertained by core samples; fertilise outfields as needed.
· Remove rope and any seating from grounds.
· Remove roll on covers from grounds.
· Drag brush square as often as is possible to reduce disease, worm casts and remove unwanted grasses.
· Cut squares and outfields at regular intervals, to maintain maximum tillering of grass plants. Ideally the
outfields should be cut to maintain stripes throughout the year.
· Monitor squares for disease such as Fusarium.
· Machinery servicing by groundsman: Change oil, change air filters, change spark plugs, grease grease
points, clean out air fins, and clean-up of machine.
· Arranging machinery servicing by competent service company in line with BCC policy.
· Maintenance and repair of practice areas.
Covers
· Arranging for maintenance as required.
· Covering the pitches and bowlers run ups as required in the light of actual and forecast weather
conditions, particularly the run ups, for the club’s 1st team fixtures and other major cricket fixtures.
· Arranging for storage of covers when not in use on the ground and during the off season.
Equipment
· Ensuring that the ground equipment is kept in good working order through arrangement of maintenance
and repair on a timely basis. Daily/weekly checks for all regularly used machines. If machines need an oil
change, change of spark plug, change of air filter, greasing of grease points, adjusting of height cut, etc.
Machinery Cleaning: Daily for all regularly used machines.
· Informing the BCC Grounds Committee when equipment requires to be replaced and assisting in the
sourcing of such equipment.
· Ensuring proper storage of equipment when not in use.

Working Relationships:
· BCC Chairman of Grounds Committee
· North West Cricket Union General Manager
· Cricket Ireland
Qualifications and Experience:
· Hold a NVQ Level 2 (or an equivalent qualification, or significant experience) in Sports Turf Management.
· Hold a PA1 and PA6 NPTC pesticide certificate or FETAC equivalent (or willing to work towards such a
qualification)
· Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a grounds person, preferably in First-Class Cricket.
· Be in a possession of a clean EC driving licence.
· Possess an understanding of current Health and Safety guidelines
· Possess an understanding of the England & Wales Cricket Board’s Regulations and Directives in relation
to pitches and match regulations.
Personal Qualities
· Possess a passion for cricket pitches and sports turf maintenance.
· Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude and appearance.
· Understand the seasonal nature of the role and the need for flexibility with regards to working long
hours, including evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays. Be on site all times during international fixtures.
· Ability to work under pressure, and to work alone when required.
Key Performance Indicators
· Improve the standard of the pitches and practice facilities at Bready Cricket Club.

Meath Local Sports Partnership seeks a Community Sports Development Officer

Mar 7, 2017

Meath Local Sports Partnership is inviting applications from suitably qualified applicants for the following position:

Community Sports Development Officer (Fixed Term, 1 Year Contract)

Remuneration:        Salary Scale €25,576 – €42,889

The aim of the Community Sports Development Officer is to strengthen and enhance the capacity of Meath Local Sports Partnership to further develop locally led plans and more long term sustainable physical activity programmes under the National Physical Activity Plan. The Community Sports Development Officer will foster and encourage a culture of Active Participation, supporting opportunities for and access to sport and physical activity in local communities and increasing opportunities for participation by those who experience disadvantage.

Funding for this position has been secured  through Sport Ireland.

The successful candidate shall:

• Hold a relevant degree in sports development/health related studies
• Have experience of working in a sports development environment (ideally 3 years or more)
• Have experience of project management and of piloting, developing & delivering sustainable physical activity based initiatives.
• Have the ability to consult, communicate and network appropriately and effectively with all sectors of the community
• Possess excellent communications and organisational skills

Candidate must hold a full clean driving licence and have own transport.

Job description with full particulars may be downloaded from Meath Local Sports Partnership website: : http://www.meathsports.ie/csdocvacancy/ or by calling 046 9067337

Please send Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae by post or email to:

Mary Murphy, Sports Co-Ordinator, Meath Local Sports Partnership, Enterprise Centre Trim Rd, Navan Co. Meath.

 The latest date for receipt of application is Thursday 30^th March @ 4pm.

Telephone (046) 9067337              Email address: mlsp@meathcoco.ie