Swim Ireland is the National Governing Body (NGB) for Swimming, Water Polo, Diving and Artistic Swimming across the 32 counties of Ireland, with a vision of ‘An island of swimmers’. We exist to ensure swimming is at the heart of a healthy, active nation. We promote participation and competition in the aquatics, listen to our members and the voice of our athletes, strive for excellence in all we do, and ensure our sport is well governed.
The Get Cavan Swimming Officer will be joining the team at an exciting time, as we start the journey of the new 5-year strategic plan they will be able to help shape, develop and improve swimming participation rates throughout the county and country.
This role is in partnership with Cavan County Council and Cavan Sports Partnership.
Role and Reporting Structure:
Reporting to the Head of Participation and the Get Ireland Swimming Team Leader, the Get Cavan Swimming Officer will assist Swim Ireland and Cavan County Council in achieving their core objectives of promoting swimming. The successful applicant will work closely with Cavan Sports Partnership, other Cavan County Council staff & facility operators and commercial entities to both enhance and create opportunities to encourage more people to swim on a regular basis.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Schools Swimming
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Support the implementation of a school specific ‘Learn to Swim’ programme that has, as an outcome, a targeted number of participants being able to reach swimming milestones.
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Identify an agreed number of schools in which to promote and deliver certain suitable Swim Ireland programmes.
Local Communities
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Develop and support the delivery of community-based aquatic programmes that will link young people and adults to their local pool.
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Introduce pathways for swimming, diving, water polo and open water swimming into communities.
Open Water Programmes
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Develop and support the delivery of open water programmes and events to increase participation.
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Create a number of open water swim Initiatives with local partners, Water Safety Ireland, Cavan County Council and Local Community Groups.
Inclusion
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Develop swimming programmes aimed at people from diverse backgrounds and communities.
Infrastructure
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Research pool provision
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Improve access to open water swimming locations
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Seek to extend the use of outdoor places to swim
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Provide support to the new Cavan Sports Infrastructure Plan
Stakeholders
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Establish and maintain links with sports officers, facility operators, community groups, schools, clubs, and others as required.
Education
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Identify education and training requirements for relevant people working within facilities and communities that will help to meet Swim Ireland’s, Cavan County Council and Cavan Sports Partnership objectives around delivery of programmes
Campaigns
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Engage on and deliver flagship events e.g., European Week of Sport, Her Outdoors, Women in Sport Week, Water Safety Week.
Quality and Reporting
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Set and monitor standards for the delivery of swimming programmes in the council’s administrative area.
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Collate all evaluation data as required by Swim Ireland and Cavan County Council and Cavan Sports Partnership.
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Monitor the budget for programme delivery, ensuring that spend is within allocated budget.
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Produce regular reports as detailed in the relevant section above.
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Applicants should note that this list is not exhaustive and is subject to change as required as appropriate.
Person Specification:
Essential
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A knowledge of local and regional sports structures
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Excellent organisational and leadership skills
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Highly motivated and a proven track record in sports development and programme delivery
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Good verbal and written communication skills
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Relevant third level qualification to degree level in Sports Development, Sports & Recreation, Health Promotion, or other relevant disciplines
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At least 2 years of relevant on the job experience
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Ability to work on own initiative
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Ability to deal with queries efficiently and effectively
Desirable
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A knowledge of the role of the local statutory and voluntary sectors in relation to sports development
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Level 1 Swim Coach or Level 2 Teacher qualification would be beneficial.
Remuneration and Location:
The salary will be €33,500 per annum plus entitlement to join the Swim Ireland Company Pension Scheme subject to meeting and acceptance of the terms & conditions of the scheme.
Position Tenure: 2 year fixed-term full-time contract
Start: Immediate Start
Position Location: Cavan Sports Partnership, Co Cavan. Some level of hybrid working will be permitted but is dependent on the requirements of the business. Occasional travel to Swim Ireland office at Sport Ireland Campus, Dublin will be required.
Appointment will be made subject to satisfactory:
Garda Vetting; and suitable reference checks.
Applications, to include CV and Cover Letter, should be made for the attention of the HR Manager - chloekinahan@swimireland.ie
Closing date for applications is Sunday 26th February.
We would particularly welcome applications from black & minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in the Swim Ireland team as a whole. We always appoint on merit.
