County Kildare LEADER Partnership, Enterprise Skills Programme
Ref: #CES-2417770
Kildare Community Development Centre, Meadow Road, Kildare Town, Kildare, R51 RF88
Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more, or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.
To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre. Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.
Overview
This is a developmental opportunity; no experience is necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.
Duties
Walking Tour Leaders (2 positions). Accredited training will be provided to participants, for example: Walking Leadership training, Cycle Leader Training, Disability Inclusion training, Community First Aid Responder training (including defibrillator operation), Active Leadership and Code of Ethics training. Opportunities to complete specialised training such as Hillwalking & Lowland Leader training, ACTIVATOR pole training, Nordic Pole training, and National Tour Guide training may also arise.
Responsibilities
* Support the organisation of community events on the Grand Canal and Barrow Blueway including the Kildare Annual Walking Festival, Blueway Cycle events, community walking programmes and a range of annual events such as European Week of Sport, National Walking Day, National Social Inclusion Week, and Operation Transformation walks.
* Support the Kildare Sports Partnership Water Sports Hub Coordinator with the organisation and supervision of Water Sport events at the Monasterevin and Athy Water Sports Hubs as required throughout the year.
* Some occasional weekend or evening work may be required.
* Assistance with leadership of walking groups.
* Assistance with leadership of cycling groups.
* Attendance at team meetings and event briefings.
* Any other duties on the Grand Canal and Barrow Blueway as agreed with the Coordinator of Kildare Sports Partnership and the Enterprise Skills Programme.
Person Specification
Minimum Requirements: Meet the eligibility requirements for Community Employment (CE). Be energetic and motivated with an interest in physical activity and outdoor activity. Have an interest in the development of the Grand Canal and Barrow Blueway in County Kildare. Be committed to helping with the promotion of outdoor activity and water-based activity along the Grand Canal Blueway in County Kildare. Be prepared to undertake training provided to help them fulfil their role in a professional manner. Commit to working at weekends or evenings on occasion if required. Have a full Licence and own Transport.
Contact
Contact: davidoconnor@countykildarelp.ie 086-0210160
Application Method
Please apply to this vacancy by the following means:
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This programme is for jobseekers that are in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment and those transferring from a social welfare scheme. Full eligibility details are available here.
To register your interest, take note of the scheme reference number and contact an Employment Personal Advisor in your local Intreo Office
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