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Sports Inclusion Development Officer
Comhairle Chontae Mhuineacháin
MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position:
Sports Inclusion Development Officer – 1 Year Fixed Term Contract
Monaghan Sports Partnership and Cavan Sports Partnership, supported by the Irish Sports Council and partner agencies have secured funding for the recruitment of a Sports Inclusion Development Officer (SIDO). The Sports Partnerships will jointly manage the work of the SIDO and the officer will have the advantage of benefiting from an established sports development network and administration structure. The work programme of the SIDO will be guided by the LSPs strategic plans and the national objectives for this programme.
The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate proven experience of sports development and Disability Sport/Adapted Physical Activity. Excellent networking, leadership, planning, organisational, IT and communication skills will also be a prerequisite for this post. This post is offered on a 1 Year fixed term basis and the successful candidate will operate across the Counties of Monaghan and Cavan.
The annual salary for this post is €35,356
Application forms and further details are available from:
The Human Resource Management Section, Monaghan County Council,
County Offices, The Glen, Monaghan.
Tel no: (047) 30586
E-mail:
Website www.monaghan.ie
Closing date for receipt of completed application forms:
Friday, 08 June 2012
Candidates may be shortlisted for interviews on the basis of the information supplied on their application form.
Post of Sports Inclusion Development Officer
1 Year Fixed Term Contract
Monaghan Sports Partnership and Cavan Sports Partnership, supported by the Irish Sports Council and partner agencies have secured funding for the recruitment of a Sports Inclusion Development Officer (SIDO). The Sports Partnerships will jointly manage the work of the SIDO and the officer will have the advantage of benefiting from an established sports development network and administration structure. The work programme of the SIDO will be guided by the LSPs strategic plans and the national objectives for this programme.
Details of job
Location : Sports Partnership Office, Ballybay Town Council Building,
Ballybay, Co. Monaghan
Salary : The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as
determined from time to time. Holders of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of any services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform.
Current Salary - €35,356
Hours : 35 hours per week. The successful candidate must be flexible,
and willing to work evenings and weekends.
The provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and the Organisation of Working Time Act (Regulations) 2001 will apply to this employment.
Report/Responsible to : Sports Co-ordinators, Monaghan & Cavan on a direct basis
and to the Disability Sub Committee of the Board on an
indirect basis.
Purpose of job
The Sports Inclusion Development Officer (SIDO) will work towards increasing participation by people with a disability and older adults in sport and active recreation through working in partnership with all stakeholders. The SIDO will be responsible to the Local Sports Co-ordinators of Monaghan and Cavan in delivering this role.
1. Position
The office is wholetime, temporary and pensionable.
This is a fixed term contract for a period of 1 Year.
The post holder shall not engage in any gainful occupation, other than as an employee of a local authority, to such an extent as to impair the performance of his or her duties as an employee of a local authority or in any occupation which might conflict with the interests of the local authority or which might be inconsistent with the discharge of his duties as a local authority employee.
2. Duties
Specific tasks of the SIDO will be determined locally having regard to the overall job purpose (as set out above) and with reference to any particular issues, challenges and priorities identified in the sports strategy for the area The following represents an indicative, but not exhaustive list from which the SIDO tasks may be drawn depending on the above factors.
Information Sharing / Awareness
• Facilitating a sports disability/ older adults forum responsible for encouraging co-operation and collaboration with service providers, sports organisations, voluntary organisations and other key stakeholders in the these sector.
• Promoting the participation of people with disabilities/ older adults in sport and physical activity.
• Liaising with local special education needs (SENO) regarding provision for PE/physical activity at school.
• Promoting awareness of issues around disability and the importance of physical activity for people with disabilities through media and other communications channels.
• Updating section on organisation website re Disability news, events and other issues in sport
Research & Policy
• Assessing levels of participation of people with a disability in sport and physical activity in the area taking account of socio-economic, gender, demographic and other factors.
• Assessing levels of programme and service provision by relevant agencies targeted at encouraging increased participation by people with disabilities in sport and physical activity.
• Reviewing and making recommendations on Monaghan Sports Partnership and Cavan Sports Partnerships strategic plan re inclusion of people with a disability /older adults.
• Assessing levels of accessibility of sport and physical activity facilities for people with a disability/ older adults.
• Identifying level of uptake of sporting opportunities created, additional members to clubs, membership of clubs created, etc.
Training & Development
• Facilitating, developing and promoting the implementation of education programmes for teachers, coaches, fitness instructors, etc.;
• Providing recommendations for improving accessibility of sports facilities and access to services to encourage greater participation for people with a disability older adults in sport and physical activity;
• Organising events, taster sessions, etc. including any follow-up links with clubs, groups, schools and so on.
• Assisting with the set up of new clubs or activities for people with disabilities/ older adults.
• Organising training for coaches, teachers, sports tutors, etc to promote a greater understanding of disability issues in sport.
• Developing and implement an education programme to create an understanding of the benefits of exercise for people with a disability /older adults
• Promoting and supporting people with a disability /older adults becoming coaches, instructors etc
Developing Links
• Linking with major disability service providers and disability sports organisations about current needs and possible programmes facilitating increased participation and support.
• Linking with volunteer networks to assist people with a disability/ older adults to be active.
• Linking with 3rd level and other programmes providing training in sports area.
Monaghan and Cavan Sports Partnerships will manage the Sports Inclusion Development Officer and the officer will have the advantage of benefiting from an established sports development network and administration structure.
3. Trial Period
The first six months of your employment will be on a trial basis. During this time your suitability to the position will be assessed. Should Monaghan County Council find your performance unsatisfactory we reserve the right to terminate your employment with one week’s notice in writing or pay in lieu, at the discretion of the Manager.
4. Superannuation
The Local Government (Superannuation) (Consolidation) Scheme, 1998 will apply to the employment.
5. Residence
Holders of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof.
6. Recruitment
(i) Selection shall be by means of a competition based on an interview conducted by or on behalf of the local authority.
(ii) A panel may be formed on the basis of such interviews. Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the local authority that they possess the qualifications declared for the office and that they are otherwise suitable for appointment may within the life of the panel be appointed as appropriate vacancies arise. The life of the panel will not be more than one year from the date of the formation of the panel.
The local authority shall require persons to whom appointments are offered to take up such appointments within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take up the appointments within such period or such longer period as the local authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the local authority shall not appoint them.
Position of Sports Inclusion Development Officer
Qualifications
(1 Year Fixed Term Contract)
1. Character:
Each candidate must be of good character
2. Health
Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service
3. Education, Experience, etc
Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms for the post, possess;
(a) A third level qualification in sports development, leisure management, adapted physical activity, community development, health promotion or other relevant discipline
and
• Previous experience working in partnership on a disability/older adults
sports project
• Experience in programme monitoring, evaluation and reporting
• A proficiency in IT and communication technology systems
• Excellent communication (oral and written), administration, organisational and presentation skills
• Awareness and understanding of different models of disability
• Awareness of current issues for people with a disability/ older adults and the importance and value of their participation in sport / physical activity
• An ability to produce and disseminate information efficiently and accurately
• Ability and commitment to work unsociable hours
• Experience in managing budgets and preparing financial reports
• Full clean driving licence and access to own transport for travel incurred at work
Desirable Experience
• Experience in the disability/older adults sector or in sports development / community development
Candidates must be available to take up post with immediate effect
Monaghan County Council Is An Equal Opportunities Employer
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