The purpose of this recruitment campaign is to form a panel for the post of Senior Sports Development Officer for Cavan County Council from which fixed-term specific purpose contract posts may be filled.
The Role
This role is funded by the European Social Fund + (ESF +) Programme 2021 -2028 through Sport Ireland. The ESF+ Programme will support the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights by seeking to:
- Support access to employment for young people and underrepresented groups
- Promote skills and lifelong learning
- Tackle poverty and social exclusion Sport and Physical Activity will be used as mechanism to support these principles and the Local Sport Partnerships will be the main drivers on this project locally.
Sport Ireland published its first policy on Diversity and Inclusion in Sport in 2022 which expresses its vision for a sport sector that celebrates diversity, promotes inclusion, and is pro-active in providing opportunities for lifelong participation for everyone.
The ESF + Social Innovation in Sport officer will work in collaboration with key local and national stakeholders to support the implementation of this policy.
Job Purpose
The ESF + Social Innovation in Sport officer will support the delivery of Sport Ireland’s Diversity & Social Inclusion Innovation Programme for Sport. This will involve leading with the delivery of the ESF+ programmes with the objective of fostering active inclusion with a view to promoting equal opportunities, non-discrimination and active participation, and improving employability, in ESF + target groups and organisations locally. The programmes on this project will be designed, piloted and scaled using design thinking principles.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, planning and delivery of the Diversity & Social Inclusion Innovation Programme for Sport at a local level with a focus on building skills and confidence to foster social inclusion and engage with and maintain recreational sport participation independently.
- Coordinate ESF+ programmes with the objective of fostering active inclusion with a view to promoting equal opportunities, non-discrimination and active participation, and improving employability, in ESF + target groups locally.
- Ensure the design and delivery of the ESF+ programme aligns with European Social Fund requirements and complements existing Sport Ireland and Local Sports Partnership policies and plans.
- Monitoring Impact on programmes and supporting the sharing of information and replication of programmes in other Local Sports Partnerships. The project is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union
- Provide timely, standardised data and reporting on activity and outcomes on the programmes.
- Collaborate with Sport Ireland to support the successful delivery of this project.
- Develop and support strong working relationships with other Local Sports Partnerships and other outside agencies and relevant stakeholders.
- Participate in regular supervision, appraisal and education as identified.
- Undertake any other relevant and related duties that may be required.
Diversity & Inclusion
Sport Ireland and Local Sport Partnerships are committed to building a diverse sport sector and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. Local Sports Partnerships are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background. Local Sports Partnerships strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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