Job Summary
The Sports & Wellbeing Manager promotes a culture of active participation by increasing access to sport, wellbeing initiatives, and physical activity opportunities. The role focuses on reducing barriers to participation and creating inclusive opportunities for individuals and communities experiencing disadvantage.
The community centres support children, young people, families and the wider community through inclusive, community‑led programmes and services. This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in shaping vibrant community hubs and creating positive opportunities across Clondalkin.
Reporting to: Clondalkin Community Regional Manager
Direct Reports: CE Staff
Working Hours: Full‑time – 37.5 hours per week; one Saturday per month and on‑call out of hours
Salary: €45,000
Nature of Post: 3‑year contract
Key Responsibilities
Sports Development
Identify sport, recreation and health initiatives and oversee strategic planning and implementation across 3 sites.
Consult and work with team and local communities to identify the need and demand for new activities.
Coordinate, deliver and promote relevant sporting activities, classes and events often within a specific community or to targeted groups.
Develop school links and pathways for sports participation.
Develop active healthy living programmes for older people within the local communities.
Develop youth sports in conjunction with the Youth and Family work manager.
Raise public awareness of health and fitness issues and promote participation in sport, particularly for those with disabilities and among under‑represented groups; encourage and foster opportunities for programme development and new initiatives with partner agencies.
Centre Management Duties
Ensure effective maintenance of the buildings and facilities, including supervision of contractors and other parties regarding work carried out in the centre.
Coordinate, supervise, support, direct and motivate staff and volunteers; support CE participants based at the Centres while liaising with their supervisors.
Lead the team by example.
Provide ongoing support and supervision of volunteers.
Provide support and supervision to designated staff.
Implement an annual plan agreed with line manager.
Manage day‑to‑day tasks such as drawing up rotas, booking overviews, purchase order approvals, etc.
Partnerships and Collaboration
Liaise and work with local partners and stakeholders to assess gaps in provision, enhance the coherence, range, reach and quality of health and wellbeing services.
Project Coordination & Evaluation
Utilise, maintain and develop the organisation's evaluation systems to measure the effectiveness and impact of sports‑related activities.
Use data analysis to identify successful practices and areas for improvement, leading to continuous project enhancement.
Administration
Maintain accurate records and provide regular reports on outcomes.
Maintain essential administration, child protection, and health and safety requirements relating to the service when required.
Ensure that all activities comply with organisational policies and legal frameworks such as health and safety legislation and child and adult at risk safeguarding.
Represent YMCA Dublin at meetings, events, and networks.
Work to a set budget.
Access funding as appropriate.
Participate in team meetings and supervision.
Abide by YMCA policies and procedures.
Experience & Qualifications
Desirable to hold a qualification in sports development, leisure management, adapted physical activity, community development, health promotion or other relevant discipline.
At least 1‑year experience in a similar role: piloting and developing, project management, facilitating and delivering sport and physical activity programmes in communities.
Inter‑personial skills to involve people, schools and communities in the planning, delivery and evaluation of programmes and initiatives.
Experience working with a variety of people (different ages, genders, ability levels, etc.).
Experience in programme monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
Awareness and understanding of different models of integrated sports programming.
Awareness of current issues for people in accessing and participating in sport/physical activity.
Ability and commitment to work unsociable hours.
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