General Information
Louth County Council is the authority responsible for local government in Louth. The county of Louth is divided into the three municipal districts of Drogheda, Ardee and Dundalk. There are five electoral areas in Louth: Ardee, Drogheda Rural, Drogheda Urban, Dundalk-Carlingford and Dundalk South. There are 29 elected county councillors and an annual operating budget of €171.7 million in 2024.
The Council provides a diverse range of services across a large geographic area. Key services areas include housing delivery, planning and development, emergency services, infrastructural upgrades and projects (road improvements, public realm), community services and facilities (community/leisure centres, libraries and parks), encouraging economic development through FDI (foreign direct investment), and supporting existing and new business.
The Sports Unit under the Community Section of Louth County Council manages the Dundalk Sports Centre, the Lourdes Stadium in Drogheda and Drogheda Community Centre, and oversees the operation of Dundalk & Drogheda Leisure Centres and swimming pools which are managed by a sports facilities management company.
Duties of the Sports Unit Operative:
The duties to be assigned include the following. This list is not exhaustive and may be reviewed from time to time as organisational needs require:
- Sport Unit Operative work in Dundalk Sports Centre (Dundalk),the Lourdes stadium (Drogheda) or any other LCC owned Sports facilities as required
- Maintain a clean & safe facility to National Quality standards
- Process payments
- Set up and tidy away equipment as necessary
- Take bookings on computerised booking system
- Work with other sports unit staff to deliver programmes and to assist in administration work
- Provide first aid (if qualified) where appropriate and/or required
- Delivering Sports unit run programmes and activities
- Assist supervisory team in meeting sports unit objectives and delivery of work
- Operate in a safe and efficient manner
- Comply with all Louth County Council policies and procedures
- Communicate effectively all member of the sports unit team
- Any additional duties which may be assigned from time to time
Qualifications for the post
Essential Criteria
Character – Candidates shall be of good character.
Health – Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Education, Training, Experience, etc. – Each candidate must have, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:
Hold a National Diploma (level 7 in the National Framework of Qualifications) In a Sports/Leisure/Recreation/Physical Activity Related field or equivalent.
Have experience of working in the sports industry.
Have experience in the delivery of sports activities or services.
Be Computer Literate.
Candidates should display enthusiasm and possess a high standard of interpersonal and organisation skills and be customer focused.
Candidates should be willing to undergo ongoing training to up skill, where necessary.
Desirable Criteria
Experience working in sports development is desirable.
Ability to use social media and create media content
Particulars of Post
The Post
The office is wholetime, permanent and pensionable. The applicable pension scheme and retirement age will be determined on appointment based on individual candidate employment history.
Salary
Salary shall be at Light Equipment Operator Scale – currently €717.25 – €720.81- €724.19 – €726.04 – €727.96 – €729.86 – €729.86 – €730.29 – €732.28 – €734.29 – €736.46- €738.54 – €740.51.
Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. Salary is non-negotiable outside of Circular rules.
Location of post
The post holder will be based in any of Louth County Councils Sports facilities including:
- Dundalk Sports Centre, Muirhevnamor, Dundalk or
- Lourdes Athletic Stadium, Boyle O Reilly Terrace, Drogheda
Louth County Council reserves the right to assign the post holder to any council premises, now or in the future subject to reasonable notice. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work.
Hours of work
39 hours per week averaged over 4 weeks. The current roster is as follows but this is subject to change based on the Sports Units needs.
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CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS is at 4.30 p.m. on Friday 20th September 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.