Job Title: Gaelic Games Development Officer
The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to fill the role of Gaelic Games Development Officer. This position will be responsible for delivering GAA games development policy and related programmes in local clubs and schools within a designated geographic area.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Oversee the timely implementation of GAA policies, strategies, and programmes relating to coaching and games development within a region;
2. Manage key relationships with clubs and schools to support growth and engagement across all Gaelic Games, working closely with Camogie, LGFA, Handball, and Rounders within a region;
3. Coordinate and supervise other county personnel as required, including responsibility for supporting the formulation of weekly/monthly work programmes with the County Head of Games;
4. Liaise with and support a team of Coach Developers in the County to deliver coach and referee development;
5. Coordinate the recruitment, training, and deployment of Cl Camp and Club-School Link coaches within a region;
6. Assist the County Head of Games, County Coaching and Games Committee, and key County Officers with the development and implementation of the County Games Development Strategy in the county and associated multi-annual plan;
7. Ensure the effective use of GAA coaching and games development IT systems;
8. Ensure programmes are delivered in line with national games development policy;
9. Coordinate the delivery of programmes in areas of potential growth and develop strategies to increase engagement in Gaelic Games and specific codes;
10. Coordinate the delivery of a club support programme in clubs to achieve the GAA's goal of creating self-sufficiency and sustainability by building capacity and capability (Club Compass);
11. Liaise, support, and provide ongoing training and development opportunities to Club Coaching Officers;
12. With the Club Coaching and Children's Officer, ensure all coaches and volunteers meet the required coaching, vetting, and safeguarding requirements;
13. Assist clubs with the development of player pathways and lead the coordination of participation and retention programmes in the region to help transition as many players as possible through child, youth, and adult stages of the pathway to include coordination and delivery of:
14. Club Nursery Programme;
15. Intra and inter-Club Go Games Camps;
16. Intra and Inter-Club Super Games;
17. Diversity and Inclusion Programmes;
18. Intra and Inter-Club Recreational Games for youths and adults;
19. Assist clubs with the development of coach and referee pathways and coordinate and lead the provision of volunteer, coach, and referee education in the region;
20. Coordinate and lead the provision of learning opportunities to club volunteers, club coaches, referees, and teachers required to assist the delivery of games development programmes;
21. Coordinate the delivery of the GAA5 STAR Programme in primary schools introducing and engaging children in all Gaelic Games;
22. Coordinate and oversee the delivery of participation and retention programmes in primary and post-primary schools to include:
23. Intra and inter-school Go Games;
24. Intra and Inter-school Super Games;
25. Diversity and Inclusion Programmes;
26. Assist with the delivery of Transition Year and GAA Future Leaders Programme;
27. Coordinate and provide ongoing training and support to a network of Club School Link Coaches;
28. Support the County Head of Games in identification of players and coaches to participate in the county talent academy programme;
29. Coordinate and organise regional/divisional games activities to support the programme;
30. Guide and support clubs and schools on the delivery of player development supports ensuring coherence with talent academy programme;
31. Work closely with the relevant Coaching and Games Development Committees at County level;
32. Work effectively with all key stakeholders to grow participation and increase retention rates, including LGFA, Camogie, GAA Handball, and Rounders.