Run by the Law Society of Ireland, this diploma will provide participants with an insight into the dynamic area of sports law, both domestically and internationally. Modules will address practical issues which practitioners from the smallest to the largest firms can advise on. The course begins with a look at the regulation and governance of the sport sector and identifies and discusses the sporting governing bodies. It outlines how to set up a club and reviews the rules that need to be followed.

The course also looks at club membership and the protection of both players and management. The issue of concussion and second impact syndrome has become very topical and we ask the question: how do clubs protect themselves and their players and members? Additionally, the area of child protection is examined, which is key to ensuring that young people are safeguarded in their participation in sport.

This diploma also provides a detailed examination of the commercialisation of sport, including sponsorship agreements, broadcasting, ticketing and merchandising. Key issues such as corruption in sport, violence, gambling, and technology in sport will be considered, followed by an in-depth look at the WADA anti-doping code. Finally, the course looks at disciplinary procedures, both internal and external, to include the use of alternative dispute resolution in sport. What disciplinary codes are or should be in place? What policies and procedures are in place to ensure these are adhered to and enforced? These and other questions are discussed.

Click here for full course details: https://www.lawsociety.ie/A26-Diploma-in-Sports-Law

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Volleyball Ireland

Volleyball Ireland is seeking a part-time Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation through its next phase of development.

Volleyball Ireland is the National Governing Body for volleyball in Ireland. Its role is to promote, develop and govern the sport across clubs, schools, competitions, national teams, beach volleyball, volunteers, coaches, referees and the wider volleyball community.

This is a permanent, part-time position at 0.6 FTE, equivalent to approximately three days (21 hours) per week. The role operates on a hybrid basis, combining office-based and home working, with the Sport Ireland Campus serving as the primary work location. Attendance at selected events, stakeholder meetings, and occasional national and international travel will also be required.

The Board recognises that a part-time CEO role requires a clear and sustainable allocation of responsibilities. The position has therefore been designed within a broader organisational structure, supported by operational and finance resources, allowing the CEO to focus on strategic leadership, governance, stakeholder engagement and the continued development of volleyball in Ireland.

The CEO will report to the Board, with the President/Chair acting as the primary reporting interface.

The full Job Description and Candidate Information Pack can be accessed here: CEO Job Description

Application process

To apply, please send:

• A CV of no more than two pages, including a LinkedIn profile link where available.
• A covering statement of no more than one page outlining your interest in the role and demonstrating how your experience aligns with the role priorities.

Applications should be sent to: adrian.mccarthy@broadgatesearch.com

The recruitment process will be structured and evidence-based. Shortlisted candidates will be assessed against agreed competencies, including leadership, stakeholder management, financial literacy, governance, delivery track record, commercial judgement and alignment with the requirements of the role.

Volleyball Ireland is committed to a fair, transparent and objective recruitment process.

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Sport is at the heart of Ireland’s culture, communities, and national identity. As discussions begin ahead of Budget 2027, the Federation of Irish Sport continues to advocate for investment in a sector that delivers social, economic and health benefits across every corner of the country.

Last night, hosted by Senator Ní Chuilinn, we were proud to welcome Olympians Daniel Wiffen and Gráinne Walsh, alongside Paralympian Colin Judge, to Leinster House. Their achievements on the world stage showcase the power of Irish sport to unite, inspire and create national pride.

The event highlighted the importance of supporting our high-performance athletes while also recognising the volunteers, coaches, administrators and grassroots participants who are the foundation of sport in Ireland.

Thank you to all the Ministers, Deputies and Senators who joined us and reaffirmed their support for Irish sport. Together, we can ensure sport continues to enrich lives, strengthen communities and inspire future generations.

Olympic Champion Daniel Wiffen also received a warm welcome during a visit to the viewing gallery from the Ceann Comhairle.

Moments like these are a reminder of the unique power of sport to bring people together. The achievements of our athletes on the international stage inspire pride across the country, lift our spirits, and create a shared sense of joy that resonates far beyond the field of play.

Ireland celebrates its sporting heroes because their success belongs to all of us.

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The Irish Judo Association is the National Governing Body for the sport of Judo in Ireland. Our mission aims to develop, foster, promote, and organise judo activities and offer guidance and leadership whilst preserving the integrity and principles of the sport of judo on the island of Ireland. The Irish Judo Association is committed to providing an environment that will result in an increase in the level of participation and performance in Irish Judo.

The Association is seeking a suitable candidate for the role of Chief Executive Officer for the Irish Judo Association.

Please click on the link below for further details regarding the Vacancy for Chief Executive Officer.

Close date is the 1st July 2026 by 5pm.

Irish Judo Association – Chief Executive Officer

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Swim Ireland’s remit is to increase participation, run the competitive aspects of aquatic sports, and provide a framework for governance and regulation.

Swim Ireland Education delivers teaching and coaching qualifications to the leisure industry and clubs and is recognised by Sport Ireland Coaching and Sport NI. Our Register of Aquatic Professionals ensures high standards in teaching, coaching, and safeguarding.

Swim Ireland’s selection process aims to ensure that we get the right people recruited into the right role.  We want to ensure that you have the best opportunity to display your skills and experience.  Swim Ireland has identified Core Values that we consider to be integral to delivering exceptional service to our stakeholders.  These Core Values are

• Skills, Professionalism, Knowledge
• Wellbeing & Inclusivity
• Integrity and Excellence in Governance
• My Passion, Our Vision
• Teamwork & Collaboration

If selected for interview, you will be provided with a candidate support pack giving you information and guidance on the selection process.

Role and Reporting Structure

Reporting to the Education Manager, this role supports the Education team in delivering a high-quality customer service and administration function.

The primary focus of the role is to manage inbound phone calls and emails, ensuring all queries are handled in a timely, professional, and customer-focused manner.

This is a front-facing role requiring strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple systems and priorities.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Responsibilities for the Education Administrator include the following:

• Act as the first point of contact for phone and email enquiries
• Respond to all queries in a timely and professional manner
• Manage and monitor shared inboxes, escalating queries where appropriate
• Support course administration including bookings, registrations, and records
• Maintain accurate data across internal systems and learning platforms
• Assist in the organisation of courses, CPD events, and conferences
• Provide general administrative support to the Education team
• Contribute to continuous improvement of customer experience
• Other duties as required.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in an administrative or customer service role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• High level of professionalism and attention to detail

Key Qualities

• Friendly and customer-focused approach
• Reliable and organised
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset

Applicants should note that this list is not exhaustive and is subject to change as appropriate.

 Remuneration and Location

Salary: Commencing at €16 per/ hour.

Job Type: Part-time, 10am-3pm, Monday to Friday.

Position Tenure: 12-16 week fixed-term contract.

Position Location: Swim Ireland Head Office, Irish Sport HQ, Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. Some level of hybrid working will be permitted but is dependent on the requirements of the business.

Applications should be made through the link below by close of business Monday 22^nd June.

Swim Ireland Education Administrator

Appointment will be made subject to satisfactory:

Garda Vetting and suitable reference checks.

Closing date for applications is Monday 22 June 2026.

Interviews will take place on Monday 29 June 2026. Applicants will also be invited to complete an administration / IT assessment prior to interview.

At Swim Ireland, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.  You may be just the right candidate to for this or other roles.  Swim Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Contract: One-year fixed term contract with an expected start date as soon as possible.

Salary: €35,000 per annum pro-rata (€14,933 for 16 hours per week).

Reporting to: Active Programme Manager while working closely with the FitLine Coordinator

Location: Hybrid. This role requires working from our office in Dublin 9 two days per week. In person attendance is also required for regular meetings and training.

Background

Age & Opportunity is the national organisation working to enhance wellbeing for older people through participation in sport and physical activity, arts and creative engagement, personal development, community collaboration and active citizenship.

Our mission is to create opportunities that empower older people to enhance individual and community wellbeing through participation in physical activity and recreational sport, arts and creativity, personal development and active citizenship initiatives.

Age & Opportunity Active is the national sport and physical activity Programme for older people funded by Sport Ireland and the HSE. The Programme is designed to get us more active.

We are looking for an Administrator (part-time) for our Active Programme FitLine initiative, a free telephone support service, delivered by volunteer mentors, who encourage older people to start being physically active and maintain physical activity as part of their daily lives.

The requirements for the Active Programme FitLine Administrator are outlined below. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the national programme of physical activity for older people, working in a very rewarding and diverse role. For further information on Age & Opportunity and our Active Programme, visit www.ageandopportunity.ie

Job Description

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support including the recruitment of FitLine mentors and participants.
• Interview potential mentors with the FitLine Coordinator and record accurate notes from same. Completion of reference checks, refer applicants for Garda vetting and keeping files up to date.
• Liaise with mentors about their availability to make the calls and start date, produce mentor’s participant lists and ensure the mentor has  received a FitLine phone and call list, in advance of starting their calls.
• Register new participants, maintain a database of all participants and liaise with participants via the phone when required and create participant lists for mentors.
• Oversee and maintain the FitLine database on Salesforce and to generate reports from same. Maintain a database of all mentors and participants on Salesforce.
• Monitor and record requests for information regarding the FitLine initiative and monitor and respond to the FitLine Freephone number. Follow up enquiries and requests about FitLine.
• Be familiar with and provide information on FitLine and other Age & Opportunity initiatives.
• Provide administrative support for the training of FitLine mentors including ensuring all mentors have completed An Introduction to Children First Training.
• Represent and promote the Active Programme FitLine initiative at external events when required.
• Attend any relevant training including mentor training which takes place a number of times a year.
• Provide administrative support in relation to promotional materials for FitLine.
• Provide administrative support for other aspects of the Active Programme as required.

Other Responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to legislation, regulations and defined quality standards.
• Follow the policies and procedures outlined in the organisation’s Employee Handbook, Policies and Procedures Manual, Internal Financial Controls and Procedures and Safety Statement.
• Commit to the purpose of Age & Opportunity and work within the values of the organisation.
• Participate in one-to-one meetings with your line manager as required.
• Actively participate in full team meetings.
• Show reasonable flexibility in relation to hours of attendance to meet the needs of the work. Work during unsocial hours may be required.
• Have a flexible approach to the work in response to organisational change, development and review of best practice.
• Participate in and engage with a performance planning and review process.
• Identify training needs with your line manager and participate in scheduled training.
• Contribute as an active member of the Age & Opportunity team, to the development and support of other initiatives within the organisation where relevant.
• Promote and represent Age & Opportunity at events as requested.
• Operate within agreed budgets seeking authorisation for expenditure and be accountable for such expenditure authorised and ensure the appropriate coding of expenses.
• Provide written reports as per deadlines requested.
• Undertake any other tasks as will from time to time be requested.

 Person Specification

This person specification sets out the various criteria required for the role.

Experience – essential

• At least 2 years’ proven track record of experience in a busy administration role.

Experience – desirable

• Experience in using a CRM system, preferably Salesforce.
• Experience working with helplines is desirable.

Education – desirable 

• A qualification in Administration is desirable.

Skills – essential

• A team play with excellent interpersonal skills including empathy, patience and active listening skills.
• Excellent administration skills.
• An ability to analyse information and communicate in a concise and articulate manner.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• High level computer literacy and competency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Remuneration and Benefits

Age & Opportunity offers the following benefits in addition to salary:

• Excellent working conditions in our Dublin office with a hybrid working model in place.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• An 8% employer’s contribution to pension (subject to a minimum 4% employee contribution).
• Annual leave of 24 days (pro-rata).
• Paid Maternity / Adoptive leave after 12 months’ service.
• Closure of the office on Good Friday and Christmas Eve (gift days).
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programme.
• Opportunity to avail of continuous professional development training specific to the role as deemed appropriate.
• Travel (bike to work scheme, tax saver commuter tickets).

To apply:

Please send your CV and cover letter to Audrey Farrell, HR Executive, at jobs@ageandopportunity.ie by 12 noon on Monday 22^nd June 2026. Please put FitLine Administrator in the title of your email.

Interviews will be held in person in Dublin on Tuesday 7^th July. No other dates can be facilitated.  Shortlisting will apply. Age & Opportunity is an equal opportunities employer.  Garda vetting is required for this position.  

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The Athlete Support Executive will support the interests of athletes by providing them with independent, confidential, and expert advice in the areas of integrity, athlete representation and dispute resolution, working within the relevant processes of the sport National Governing Body (NGB) and wider High-Performance system.

Reporting To: The Athlete Support Manager

Key Role Responsibilities
Athlete Representation
• Work collaboratively with athletes and NGBs to maximise the effectiveness of the ‘athlete voice’, through the establishment and development of formalised Athlete Representative Structures.
• Design and deliver a range of training opportunities for athlete representatives to support them in their roles.
• Where requested, the Athlete Support Executive will independently facilitate athlete representative election and review processes on behalf of athletes and NGBs.
• The aim of this output is to ensure athletes have a formal mechanism to provide feedback to their NGB’s High-Performance programmes and have a central voice in key decision making processes directly impacting their experience as athletes in the High-Performance system in Ireland.

Independent and Confidential Advice
• Provide independent and confidential advice to all carded athletes in dispute with their NGBs.
• This would include initial assessment of the merits of the dispute, with the option of acting as a critical friend to both athlete and NGB, where options for informal resolution exist.
• Where requested, advocate for athletes within their NGBs.
• The aim of this output is to provide an independent space for athletes to discuss concerns, navigate challenges, and support athletes with the efficient and effective resolution of disputes at the lowest level possible.

Athlete Welfare and Safeguarding
• In a positive and constructive manner, advocating welfare and safeguarding concerns on behalf of athletes to their NGB, and/or statutory agencies.
• Signpost athletes to relevant support services available to them within Ireland’s HighPerformance system.
• Support transition outcomes by providing a link to the work of the Sport Ireland Institute’s Performance Life Skills Service Providers.
• The aim of this output is to support the delivery of athlete welfare and uphold the values of Ireland’s High-Performance system.

High-Performance System Development
• Engage with Athlete Representative Structures across Sport Ireland funded Olympic and Paralympic High-Performance programmes to capture feedback and the experiences of Irish athletes.
• Engage constructively with key stakeholders to continuously develop the HighPerformance system to enhance the athlete experience on Sport Ireland funded Olympic and Paralympic High-Performance programmes.
• The aim of this output is to support the continuous improvement of Ireland’s HighPerformance system.

Miscellaneous:
• Attend meetings, workshops and seminars deemed relevant to the role.
• Support the planning and delivery of events relevant to the role.
• Always maintain the highest standard of professional conduct.
• Comply with all relevant health and safety regulations and procedures as required by legislation and individual training environments.

Person Specification:
Essential: Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• The post-holder to have at least a primary degree.
• The ability to operate with discretion and handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Experience of building strong and effective relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Understanding of high-performance sporting systems.
• Knowledge and experience of dispute resolution processes (grievance, disciplinary, and mediation).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to facilitate workshops that engage and inform.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and adults at risk.
• Full clean driving licence.

Desirable: Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Experience of high-performance sport, either as a participant or administrator/coach.
• Mental health awareness training.
• Qualification or knowledge of sports law.
• Interest in and enthusiasm for sport.
• Qualified mediator.

Behavioural Competences and Qualities
• Enthusiastic, dynamic, self-reliant individual.
• Strong and effective communicator in a range of different contexts.
• Trustworthy, morally courageous, and working with integrity to gain the trust and respect of athletes and High-Performance programme coaches and staff.
• Ability to assess and prioritise competing demands/requirements.
• Self-aware, willingness to accept and encourage constructive criticism.

This job description is not exhaustive and is intended to provide an indication of the areas of activity for the role. It may be amended in the future if the requirements of the High-Performance system change, through the appropriate consultation and by mutual agreement of all parties.

Key Relationships
• Athletes and staff across Sport Ireland funded High-Performance programmes in Ireland, and in particular athletes on the Sport Ireland International Carding Scheme.
• The Athlete Support Manager and Chief Executive Officer of FIS.
• Members of the Olympic Federation of Ireland and Paralympics Ireland Athletes’ Commissions.
• Sport Ireland and the Sport Ireland Institute staff and practitioners.
• Olympic Federation of Ireland and Paralympics Ireland staff.

Additional Information:
Job Title: Athlete Support Executive.
Type of Contract: Fixed term to December 2028
Hours of Work: 25 hours, which may involve work in the evenings and at
weekends/public holidays.
Salary: €25,641 – €32,051
Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave per annum (pro rata for part-time hours), plus public holidays.
Location: Hybrid working model. Will be required to travel within Ireland, and occasionally to overseas competitions and camps.
Expenses: Travel and subsistence expenses will be paid in accordance with the FIS Employee Handbook.
If you would like to apply for this position, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your  suitability for the role in confidence to recruitment@irishsport.ie.
Closing date for applications is COB July 1st 2026.
The Federation of Irish Sport is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace which values and benefits from the diversity of the workforce. The Federation of Irish Sport is an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals. We actively welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on any protected groups. If you require reasonable accommodations to interview, let us know and we will do our best to assist.

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