Sports and Wellbeing Manager

YMCA Dublin -
Dublin, County Dublin

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Full-time
€45,000 a year
7 days ago

Qualifications

Data collection
Communication skills

Full job description

Sports and Wellbeing
Manager

(Balgaddy, Neilstown, Rowlagh)

Job Description

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Clondalkin Community Facilities (CCF) is a new organisation, responsible for management, governance and operations of three
community centres in North Clondalkin.The three community facilities overseen under management by CCF are based in Balgaddy,
Neilstown and Rowlagh, all in the North-Clondalkin area of South Dublin County. The three centres are owned by South Dublin
County Council, who provide a management license to the CCF Board of Clondalkin Community Facilities, a company limited by
guarantee, with a Board of locally elected directors, including representatives from South Dublin County Council, the local community
and key stakeholders. YMCA Dublin is engaged by CCF to oversee and manage the day-to-day operation of the community facilities
on behalf of the Board of CCF.

Overview of Role:
The Sports and Wellbeing Manager will be based in the Clondalkin community (Neilstown, Rowlagh, Balgaddy) where YMCA Dublin
has been invited to establish a presence. This role will work across all 3 centres.

The Sports and Wellbeing Manager will foster and encourage a culture of Active Participation, supporting opportunities for and
access to sport, wellbeing and physical activity in the 3 communities. The manager will address barriers to participation and
encourage access and increase opportunities for participation by those who experience disadvantage for any reason.

CONTEXT FOR APPOINTMENT THE POSITION

YMCA are seeking to recruit a Sports and Wellbeing

Manager to develop, facilitating and supporting the Title Sports and Wellbeing Manager

delivery of sporting and wellbeing initiatives across
Reporting to Clondalkin Community Regional Manager

Rowlagh, Neilstown and Balgaddy communities. This

is an exciting time to be joining YMCA Dublin as the Direct Reports CE Staff

organisation grows into new communities. Place of Work Rowlagh, Neilstown and Balgaddy Community Centres

Working Hours Full-time – 37.5 hours per week , You will be required to work one
Saturday per month and act as On Call out of hours.

Salary €45,000

Nature of Post 3 year

ROLE SUMMARY

We are seeking an individual who is inspired by playing an important role in changing people’s lives and

therefore communities. We are all about creating inspirational pathways and opportunities, opening doors

and welcoming all to get involved and make a positive difference. Working with us means helping

children, young people and families at all levels of ability, from all walks of life, to develop their

self-esteem and potential in new ways. This role will expand the range of sporting and wellbeing

opportunities for all people in Rowlagh, Neilstown and Balgaddy with a particular focus on Children, Young

People and underrepresented groups within the local communities.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Sports Development
Centre Management Duties. Identify sport, recreation and health initiatives and oversee

As Manager, you will have responsibility for ensuring strategic planning and implementation across 3 sites.

effective maintenance of the buildings and facilities, Consult and work with team and local communities to
including the supervision of contractors and others identify the need and demand for new activities.
regarding work carried out in the centre. Coordinate, deliver and promote relevant sporting activities,

To co-ordinate, supervise, support, direct and motivate staff classes and events, often within a specific community or to

and volunteers. Support Tus and CE participants who are targeted groups.
based at the Centres while liaising with their supervisors. Developing School links and pathways for sports

To lead the team by example. participation

Ongoing support and supervision of volunteers Develop Active Healthy living programs for older people

Provide support and Supervision to designated staff within the local communities

Work to an annual plan to which will be agreed with your Develop youth sports in conjunction with Youth and Family

line manager work manager
Day to day management for example drawing up rotas, Raise public awareness of health and fitness issues and

booking overviews, Purchase Order approvals etc. promote participation in sport, particularly for those who
have disabilities and among underrepresented groups.
Encourage and foster opportunities for programme
development and new initiatives with partner agencies.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Partnerships and Collaboration: Administration

Liaise and work with local partners and stakeholders to Maintain accurate records and provide regular reports on
assess gaps in provision, enhance the coherence, range, outcomes,
reach and quality of health and wellbeing services. Maintain essential administration, child protection, and

health and safety requirements relating to the service
when required.

Project Coordination & Evaluation: Ensure that all activities comply with organisational

Utilise, maintain and develop the organisations policies and legal frameworks e.g. health and safety

evaluation systems to measure the effectiveness and legislation, child and adult at risk safeguarding.
impact of sports related activities. Represent YMCA Dublin at meetings, events, and

Use data analysis to identify successful practices and networks.

areas for improvement, leading to continuous project Work to a set budget
enhancement. Accessing funding as appropriate.

Participate in team meetings and supervision.
Abide by YMCA policies and procedures

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Desirable to hold a sports development, leisure KPIs / PRIORITIES AFTER 6 MONTHS

management, adapted physical activity, community
development, health promotion or other relevant After 6 months in the role, you will be expected to be working towards the following
discipline, and also have;

At least 1-year experience working in a similar role i.e. KPIs and priorities:

working in communities piloting and developing, ✔ Have a comprehensive understanding of the organisation, mission, ethos and
project management, facilitating and delivering sport service delivery.
and physical activity programmes

Inter-personal skills to involve people, schools and ✔ Design and initiate relevant sporting activities, classes and events,across 3 sites.

communities in the planning, delivery and evaluation ✔ Established strong relationships with community groups, and other relevant
of programmes and initiatives. organisations to lay a foundation for partnerships and community trust.

Experience of working with a variety of people

✔ Evaluation and Data Collection: Using our CRM, track and assess the impact of

(different ages, genders, ability levels etc)

Experience in programme monitoring, evaluation and community initiatives and gather data to inform future efforts.

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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