Title: Community Sports Development Officer
Salary Scale: Grade 4 administrative scale in line with the local authority grades
commencing at Point 1 – €35,613
Hours: 37.5 hours per week. The chosen candidate must be flexible, and willing to
work evening and weekends to accommodate the service needs, for which
time off in lieu can be taken.
Annual Leave 28 days annual leave and pro rata where less than full time hours worked.
Location 5 Dean Street, Kilkenny R95HD79
Reports to: Kilkenny Recreation & Sports Partnership CEO & KRSP Programme
Manager.
Duration: 12-month fixed term contract subject to satisfactory completion of a 4-month
probationary period
KRSP shall require the person to whom the appointment is offered to take up
such appointment as soon as possible.
Job Purpose
The Community Sports Development Officer (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.
Specific tasks of the CSDO will be determined locally having regard to the overall job purpose (as
set out above) in line with Kilkenny Recreation & Sports Partnership Strategic Plan and with
reference to any issues, challenges and priorities identified in the sports strategy for the area. The
following represents an indicative list from which the CSDO tasks may be drawn depending on the
above factors.
Specific Areas of Responsibility
• Establish a baseline in the communities chosen for interventions and conduct an audit of
local clubs and update where this has already been completed
• Develop and support the implementation of a comprehensive range of physical activity
programmes and events for relevant target groups with a view to creating sustainable
participation
• Work collaboratively with key partners and stakeholders to explore and develop new
initiatives that enhance inclusive participation.
• Work with smaller national governing bodies that do not currently have development officers
to increase opportunities for participation
• Provide guidance and support to develop sustainable community sports clubs
• Support and maintain strong links between schools and community sports clubs
• Support the continued roll out of Sport Ireland’s investment including Dormant Accounts
Funded projects
• Organise and facilitate training and development opportunities including research,
administration, planning, organisation and delivery of relevant courses, workshops and
seminars with a view to building capacity within communities, clubs and volunteers.
• Support the administration and oversight of externally delivered training, maintaining high
standards and representing KRSP with professionalism.
• Support the purchase, storage and shared use of equipment including loan or lease
agreements in line with KRSPs asset management system.
• Lead the promotion of CSDO-delivered programmes in line with KRSP’s Communications
Plan, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines and tone of voice.
• Provide regular reports and updates to the Programme Manager, CEO, KRSP Board and
funders, supporting both internal planning and external accountability.
• Undertake any other relevant and related duties as may reasonably be required by KRSP in
line with the evolving needs of the organisation and local communities
To find our more about the Role visit KRSP CSDO Job Description
Please submit a statement of suitability and CV Ref: KRSP CSDO by 1pm Friday 20th February 2026 to
info@krsp.ie
Shortlisting of candidates may apply based on the information supplied at application. Canvassing
will disqualify.
Those shortlisted will be invited to attend for interview which will take place in person in Kilkenny
City in March 2025. Informal enquires up to 13th February 2026 at 056 7794991 or info@krsp.ie
Kilkenny Recreation & Sports Partnership is an Equal Opportunities Employer