SENIOR COMMUNITY SPORTS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (CSDO)

This is a fixed term contract for an initial period of 3 years. Hours of work will be 35 hours per week. The salary for this post will be aligned to LA Grade V Salary Scale commensurate with experience.

The SportUile Senior Community Sports Development Officer will foster and encourage a culture of Active Participation, supporting opportunities for and access to sport and physical activity in the local communities of East Meath and Drogheda, paying particular attention to the development of initiatives for cross community engagement & participation; volunteer development & full utilisation of and access to local resources.

The candidate shall have:

  • A recognised qualification at degree level or equivalent in sports development/community development/youth leadership or similar.
  • Those presenting with a qualification in Community Development or Youth Leadership or similar must be able to demonstrate minimum 3 years working experience in the area of sports development.
  • Experience of working in a sports development environment is essential (3 years or more)
  • Excellent financial, organisational and time management skills.
  • Excellent computer skills with high proficiency in Microsoft Office, in particular Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint

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

Job & Person Specification available HERE

Please send Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae by email to: mary.murphy@meathcoco.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications: 12 noon Wednesday 24th September 2025

Candidates may be short-listed on the basis of information supplied in their application.

Meath Local Sports Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.