County Kildare LEADER Partnership, Enterprise Skills ProgrammeRef: #CES-2451446Kildare Community Development Centre, Meadow Road, Kildare Town, Kildare, R51 RF88Job DescriptionThis is a developmental opportunity with no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.Job Title: 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.ResponsibilitiesSupport 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 a variety 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.Assist the staff of Kildare Sports Partnership in the promotion and delivery of outdoor activities and community events in Kildare.Assist the Kildare Sports Partnership Water Sports Hub co‑ordinator in Athy and Monasterevin as required.Assist with the leadership of walking groups and cycling groups.Attend team meetings and event briefings.Perform any other duties on the Grand Canal and Barrow Blueway as agreed with the Coordinator of Kildare Sports Partnership and the Enterprise Skills Programme.QualificationsMeet the eligibility requirements for Community Employment (CE): 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for at least 1 year, or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups.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 promote outdoor activity and water‑based activity along the Grand Canal Blueway in County Kildare.Be prepared to undertake training provided to help you fulfil your role in a professional manner.Commit to working at weekends or evenings on occasion if required.Have a full licence and own transport.ContactDavid O'Connor | davidoconnor@countykildarelp.ie | 086-0210160Sector: arts, entertainment and recreation
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