Active Disability Ireland are recruiting for a lead role.
Sport Inclusion Lead: Responsible for the implementation of key objectives specific to increasing sustainable community sport and physical activity opportunities for people with disabilities. A key priority is to guide and support the national network of Local Sports Partnerships and National Governing Bodies of sport through collaboration with Sport Ireland’s Participation Unit and the national network of Sports Inclusion Disability Officers.
The Sport Inclusion Lead will support the further development and roll out of
the National Xcessible Programme and Xcessible Club Toolkit to Local Sports
Partnerships, National Governing Bodies of Sport and community clubs as well
as the further promotion of the Sports Inclusion Disability Charter and national
‘I’m In Too’ campaign.
This is an opportunity for a highly motivated, driven individual to contribute to
our vision of ‘An Ireland where people with disabilities have equal opportunity
to be active’ and play a key role within a dynamic team operating in a rapidly
evolving national pan disability sport and physical activity organisation.
Person specification
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum 3+ year experience in programme management, preferable in
sport development, community development and disability sport
Inclusive Sport knowledge: In-depth understanding of inclusive sport and
physical activity practices
Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously,
prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines effectively
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability
to present to and engage with diverse audiences
Collaboration and Teamwork: Proven ability to work effectively as part of a
team and in partnership with a range of stakeholders
Leadership: Proactive, confident, and capable of taking initiative and
leading on key areas of work
IT Proficiency: Strong computer literacy, including experience with MS
Office, online collaboration tools, learning Management Systems, and data
reporting systems.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Competency in evaluating programme
outcomes and producing clear reports on impact and participation
Capacity Building: Experience developing and delivering training or
educational supports that build inclusive practice
Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to foster and manage relationships with
national and local partners, including LSPs, NGBs, and disability
organisations
Knowledge of Policy and Strategy: Familiarity with the National Sports
Policy 2018–2027 and relevant national frameworks
Financial Control: Experience managing budgets, fundraising, programme
monitoring, evaluation, and reporting
Interviews: Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place in
person.
Salary: Remuneration will be dependent on qualifications and
experience ranging €36,000- €40,000 per annum.
Location: Excellent working conditions in our office located at Sport
Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown Dublin 15. Opportunity for hybrid
working arrangements also available.
Company benefits: Access to Active Disability Ireland benefits,
outlined in final page of this advert.
Contract type: This is a 1-year fixed term contract, renewal subject
to continued annual funding from our funding partners.
Application Process
Applicants must clearly demonstrate, with relevant examples, how they meet
the essential criteria. Only those meeting the requirements will be shortlisted
for the next stage.
Please note this job specification is not exhaustive and may be adjusted
in line with organisational needs.
To view the full posting and Apply see below.
Application-Form-Sport-Inclusion-Lead-2026.docx
The closing date for this advert is Monday 30th of March 2026.