Regional Community and Health Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

Cumann Lúthchleas Gael is Ireland’s leading sporting and cultural organisation with membership approaching one million people and more than 500,000 playing participants at all levels.  Inspired and supported by the voluntary efforts of its members, the GAA is focused on the development and promotion of Gaelic Games and culture nationally and in local communities.  

The Association is constantly responding to the growing and changing needs of our members, players, volunteers and supporters and on this basis is seeking suitable applications for a Regional Community & Health Coordinator that will support the delivery of this work through the club and county structures in the Connacht/Munster region in a sustainable and impactful manner. This is an 11 month fixed term full-time maternity cover contract.

The successful Connacht/Munster Community & Health Coordinator candidate shall be based in the most convenient of the two provincial offices. They will report directly to the National Community and Health manager in Croke Park.

This role offers candidates a unique opportunity. In an Irish sporting context, the GAA is unrivalled in its contribution to the health and wellbeing of its members and the communities it serves. The work of the Community & Health department includes health promotion, community development, diversity and inclusion, youth leadership, and sustainability. Its flagship programme is the Irish Life GAA Healthy Clubs programme, through which all this work is promoted.

Key responsibilities:

The role will include the facilitation, implementation, and promotion of the policies, programmes, and objectives of the GAA Community & Health department. These will include but are not limited to:

• Maintain a presence for the GAA Community & Health department agenda in Connacht & Munster and coordinate all related activities at regional level.

• Support the delivery and growth of the Irish Life GAA Healthy Club programme in the region as per agreed objectives and goals (established by the National Healthy Club Steering Committee and the Community & Health department).

• Attend all meetings and support the work of the Connacht & Munster provincial Community & Health committees.

• Aid County Health & Wellbeing Committees within the region in the delivery of their annual action plans and activities.
• Liaise with the Coaching & Games development department to support the promotion of the regional GAA Games for All and Social Gaelic Games programmes.

• Drive participation in the GAA's Youth Leadership programmes in the region.

• Assist in the delivery of the GAA Green Clubs Programme.

• Coordinate at regional level relevant partnerships with statutory, voluntary, and community groups.

• Support the delivery of national Community & Health events and conferences.

• Attend Community & Health department meetings in Croke Park as required and provide all necessary reports and updates.

• Provide guidance to Gaelic Games units in the aftermath of critical incidents (appropriate training will be provided)

• Assist in the development of all relevant training and resources.

• Undertake all other duties as reasonably required.

Essential Criteria:

• A minimum of two-years' experience in sport management/ development/ governance, and/or health promotion/public health and/or community development;

• A relevant third level degree in health promotion or similar (Minimum Level 7 NFQ);

• Excellent understanding of GAA structures and in-depth interest in Gaelic Games;

• The ability to integrate a professional position with volunteers;

• Demonstrate skills in area of project planning, reporting, and budgetary control;

• Experience in the provision of sport for special population groups highly beneficial;

• A self-starter and self-motivated; must demonstrate experience of working on own and as part of a team;

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and organisational skills;

• Exceptional IT and project management skills (CMS experience mandatory);

• Exceptional attention to detail and efficient at keeping records & minutes;

• Own car, clean driving licence and ability to travel for meetings.

Desirable Criteria

• A strong knowledge and understanding of the GAA Community & Health programmes.

Candidates interested in the above role should apply by sending an up-to-date cover letter and Curriculum Vitae on or before 27^th November. 

The GAA is an equal opportunities employer