Job Title: Aquatic Participation Specialist
We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate individual to work with us to promote swimming participation across Dublin.
About the Role:
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering programs and initiatives that increase swimming participation among females, hard-to-reach groups, and local communities.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Secure pool time for community programs and hard-to-reach groups by engaging with swimming pool operators.
* Identify suitable open water swimming locations, ensuring they are safe, accessible, inclusive, and welcoming.
* Organise swimming teaching courses in conjunction with the Education department and local facilities.
* Recruit, train, and retain Community Coaches to deliver community programs in each county.
This role requires excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience in sports development, program delivery, and coaching.
This role also requires a full clean driving license, access to a vehicle, high level of IT proficiency, and knowledge of MS Office software packages.
Requirements:
* Certified coach or instructor qualification
* Experience in program delivery and coaching
* Excellent communication and leadership skills
* High level of IT proficiency
Please note that this is a 3-year fixed-term contract role with opportunities for hybrid working.