Mar 26, 2012
Swim Ireland, the national governing body for swimming, water-polo, diving and associated aquatic sports in Ireland, is seeking to appoint a part time (25 hours per week) Women in Sport Officer. Swim Ireland, supported by the Irish Sports Council and would be pleased to receive applications for the above post.
Please refer to the job description and specification document for a comprehensive summary of the candidate requirements.
The successful candidate will report to the Swim Ireland Finance & Commercial Manager with Support from the Director of Education for delivering the following initiatives detailed in the 2012 Swim Ireland Women in Sport, Irish Sports Council grant submission. You will also be expected to support the delivery of other Swim Ireland programmes.
- Meet & Swim: The creation of sessions in facilities throughout Ireland where Irish Women can meet and swim together. The sessions would be aimed at persons who can swim a little and with expert advice and the support of others could progress significantly.
- Swim-Fit Clinics: Clinics aimed specifically at people who can swim a little and do not feel lessons are for them or those who learnt to swim a number of years ago now but have not really been swimming since. The purpose of the clinics would be to offer them advice on their technique, standard, goal-setting and opportunities in order to get them started into more regular participation in swimming.
- Swimathon Series: The creation of a Swimathon Series consisting of a number of swims, namely the 250m, 500m, 1,000m & culminating in the 1,500m in a series of pools around the country.
- Masters Swimming – The Fun Option: Seeking to work with Masters Swimming to redevelop their offering and to focus on the recreational element of their sport to support an increase in their membership.
The successful applicant will be expected to plan, implement and maintain a vibrant, relevant and informative communications and public relations strategy around the above initiatives including inter-alia a Swim Ireland Women in Sport website, social media, advertising and branding.
Applicants must demonstrate their experience and provide evidence in successful project work. They must also demonstrate strong organisational, communication, administrative skills and demonstrate ability in building partnerships/working as part of a team.
The initial contract is for 12 months part-time. We are hopeful that the position will be continued thereafter subject to receipt of relevant Sports Council funding.
The post is part-time working 25 hours per week. The successful candidate would need to be in a position to commence employment within approximately a month of receipt of the job offer.
Prospective applicants should seek further information on the post from Ed Wyeth at the contact details below.
Applications should include a detailed yet concise CV and a detailed letter of application for the post including: 1. Reasons for why you want the job and 2. Experience that you have in relation to the Job Specification. Finally please also include any other relevant information that you may have in relation to the post. Applications will not be considered unless both a letter of application and full CV are included
View the full job description here.
The closing date for applications is 11th April 2012
Applications should be marked ‘Private and Confidential’ and addressed to:
Ed Wyeth, Finance & Commercial Manager
Swim Ireland, Sports HQ, Park West, 13 Joyce Way, Dublin 12,
finance@swimireland.ie
00353 87 419 3055 (Mobile)
Swim Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
Mar 23, 2012
Four major sporting governing bodies have signed up to a new Government plan to develop the National Sports Campus in Blanchardstown, with work set to start this year, Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar announced today (Tuesday).
Under the new plan:
- GAA, Hockey, Rugby & Soccer have signed up to accept and develop their
own facilities on site;
- Campus infrastructure and technical services will be installed before the end of
2012;
- All-Weather Field Sports Facilities will be developed over the next two years,
and will be open to the public;
- 19 National Governing Bodies (NGBs) of Sport will join FAI on Campus within a
year;
- NSCDA will seek private funding for a National Indoor Sports Arena;
- Work is starting on a new HQ for the Irish Sports Council.
Minister Varadkar was joined by the chief executives of the Gaelic Athletic Association, the Irish Rugby Football Union, the Football Association of Ireland and the Irish Hockey Association to launch the new plan, as well as by representatives of the National Sports Campus Development Authority (NSCDA).
Minister Varadkar said: ‘This marks a new beginning for the National Sports Campus and I am delighted that these four sporting organisations have come on board under this new plan – the Development Through Partnership plan. Despite the current economic situation the Government, the NSCDA and the sporting organisations have worked together to drive this exciting project forward. I expect to see good progress being made over the next 12 months’.
“All four bodies have agreed in principle to develop their sections of the Campus. For its part, the Government has allocated funding to develop the vital access route and provide serviced infrastructure this year. The Government has also provided a limited and equal financial incentive of matching funding for each body to commence development as soon as possible.
“The Bertie Bowl is no more, but the National Sports Campus lives on. The FAI, the National Aquatic Centre and the Irish Institute of Sport are already on site. The new Irish Sport HQ will provide a home for around 19 other sporting organisations. Multi-purpose all-weather pitches and training facilities for GAA, Soccer, Rugby and Hockey will follow.”
Speaking on behalf of the NSCDA, Mr Sean Benton, the newly-appointed Chairman of the Authority, welcomed the Minister’s comments. He said that the Authority was equally confident that a vital piece of Irish national sporting infrastructure will be established at Blanchardstown.
“We are totally committed to the creation of a world-class facility which will provide our sportsmen and sportswomen with the facilities which they deserve as they continue to do us all proud. We are delighted with the Government’s renewed commitment to the project. We are also delighted with their attitude which has enabled us to bring the project forward in a new spirit of partnership, flexibility and cooperation.”
Heads of Agreement
The FAI, GAA, IRFU and IHA have signed Heads of Agreement to accept and develop the areas allocated to them on the Campus, in line with the overall Master Plan design for the 520 acre site. Significant work will take place on the Campus over the next 12 months, despite the constraints imposed by the economic situation. Equal grants of matching funding will be awarded to each body to further develop the facilities on their sites.
Essential access works
Work on the access road and serviced infrastructure will begin in September, and will be completed by the end of 2012. This will allow the FAI, GAA, IRFU and IHA access to serviced sites, enabling the development of their own facilities within the overall Campus Development Control Plan.
Irish Sport HQ
Work on refurbishing an existing building on site as a new Irish Sport HQ for around 19 National Governing Bodies (NGBs) of sport is underway and is scheduled for completion by November this year. They will join the FAI which relocated its HQ to the Campus in December 2007, and the Irish Institute of Sport which is already based in the Campus.
All weather pitches
Work will start on a series of all-weather, multi-sport pitches and a pavilion adjacent to the National Aquatic Centre. These will be available for use by the major field sports as well as the public, on sustainable commercial terms. This will also ensure there is real community gain from the project. The pitches and the pavilion will be completed over the next two years.
Philanthropy
The NSCDA will shortly launch a campaign to seek private funding for the National Indoor Training Arena on the site. Proposed facilities would include the National Indoor Athletics Track, the National Gymnastics Centre and a Multi-Sport court for the major indoor sports.
Abbotstown House
Essential work has been conducted on Abbotstown House. The building is expected to be the new HQ of the Irish Sports Council following its proposed merger with the NSCDA, within three or four years.
Mar 23, 2012
Appointment Details:
- THIS IS NOT A SALARIED POSITION
- Volunteer status – Expensed
- The manager must live in Ireland
- Available to attend camps in Ireland and abroad
- Offered on a fixed term basis 16/4/12 – 31/12/12
- Responsible to: IOHA Senior Men’s National Team Coach
Key Responsibilities:
- Operational management-Supported by the IOHA Office
- Ensure clear and efficient communication of arrangements to all key personnel internally and
- externally
- Efficiently manage all arrangements and attend all selection and training camps, tours and
- matches both in Ireland and abroad.
- Efficient management of all kit and resources
- Act as a liaison between the coach, team and tournament organisers and attend all technical
- meetings during tournament participation.
- Adjudicate any problems that may arise amongst team members, the coach and support staff
- during camps and competitions
- Ensure reporting procedures are completed at the end of each camp
- Regularly liaise with the High Performance Committee of the IOHA
- Follow the IOHA International Squads’ Reporting Procedures
Application Process:
Stage 1 – Closing date for applications: 2/4/12
Stage 2 – Interview, dates to be confirmed. Dublin.
Potential candidates, who wish to find out more information about the post, contact the IOHA
General Manager. generalmanager@olympichandball.org
Please email the completed official application form to the IOHA General Manager.
View the full job description here
Mar 21, 2012
Dublin City Sports Network
Sport for Young People Small Grants Scheme
1. What is the Dublin City Sports Network?
The Dublin City Sports Network (DCSN) was established in 2001. Its aim is to promote participation in Sport and Physical Activity throughout Dublin City, by raising awareness of the activities and facilities available in the city, and by developing programmes and events to encourage people to participate in sport & physical activity. The Network brings together key stakeholders from across the city, taking a planned and strategic approach to the development of sport and physical activities, targeting in particular, groups who traditionally have low participation rates in sport & physical activity.
2. When was it established?
The Dublin City Sports Network was initially established in 2001, to attract funding from the Irish Sports Council for the development of a Local Sports Partnership for Dublin City. In 2007 a Sport & Active Living Co-ordinator was appointed to administer and implement programmes on behalf of the Network, and funding was allocated for the implementation of a Sports Partnership for Dublin City.
3. Who is represented on it?
The Dublin City Sports Network is made up of representatives from Dublin City Council, the Health Services Executive, the City of Dublin Youth Services Board, Age & Opportunity, An Garda Síochána, Dublin City University, and the Federation of Irish Sports, representatives from National Governing Bodies of Sport.
4. What do the Dublin City Sports Network Do?
The Network meets regularly to develop and promote sport and physical activity throughout the city, directing Dublin City Council’s Sport & Active Living Co-ordinator, and developing strategies to increase participation in sport, through the promotion of existing clubs and activities, and the creation on new activities.
The DCSN are also responsible for the administration of the “Sport for Young People – Small Grant Scheme”, which was previously administered by the City of Dublin Vocational Education Committee.
The Network will be the primary link between the Irish Sports Council and local sports clubs, and organisations throughout the city.
5. How do I contact the Dublin City Sports Network?
Contact the Sport & Active Recreation Section on 01-2227598/ 01-2227852 or dcsn@dublincity.ie
6. What is the purpose of the Sport for Young People Small Grants Scheme?
• To provide a small grant, which will help to increase participation in sport by
young people through the City.
• To increase participation by young people throughout Dublin City in sports and
physical activity.
7. Where does the money come from?
The money, which will be grant aided, is provided by the Irish Sports Council, through the National Sports Partnership Programme. It is administered by the Dublin City Sports Network on behalf of the Irish Sports Council.
8. Who can apply?
Applications are open to Sports Clubs and Organisations providing opportunities for young people to participate in sport & physical activity
9. What can be applied for?
Grants are allocated in respect of:
• Administrative costs, training and coaching courses and purchase of equipment
• Training, coaching and other courses and activities relevant to clubs and
organisations promoting sport among young people.
10. What will not be funded?
• Competitions/One off Events
• Drugs awareness
• Older Adults Groups
• Foreign Travel
• Youth Projects (funded by the organisations such as CDYSB)
• School Projects (after school/breakfast/ homework clubs etc.)
11. What information should be provided?
Quotations should be provided to support any application,detailing the proposed costs of completing the project.
Clubs/organisations must retain receipts of funds expended and make themselves available to meet with their local Sport & Recreation Officer who will ascertain that the funding was used for the purpose which was stated on the original application.
In the event of over-subscription, grant applications will be short listed based on
information supplied at the application stage.
12. What are applications judged on?
• Potential Impact of the project on young people’s participation in sport
• That the club or organisation is affiliated to a National Governing Body for Sport, and
involved in competition.
• All relevant information is provided
• Contribution to involving young people in sport & physical activity – as administrators/
Referees/Coaches and participants
13. Process
• Complete the club registration form.
• Send in Completed Grant Application form, with relevant information
• DCSN Grant Sub Committee meets to evaluate grants against criteria above.
• Adjudication of Applications by Grant Sub committee
• Notification to applicants of grant award.
For further information, please contact:
Aideen O’Connor – Sport & Active Living Co-ordinator on 01-2227598
Sinéad Murphy – Administrator on 01-2227852
