Job Posting – Tipperary County Games Development Adminstrator

Cumann Lúthchleas Gael is Ireland’s leading sporting and cultural organisation with membership approaching one million people and in excess of 500,000 playing participants at all levels. Inspired by its amateur status and supported by the voluntary efforts of all its members, the GAA devotes its entire resources to the development of Gaelic Games and Culture nationally and in local communities.

COUNTY GAMES DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR
Tipperary

The Tipperary County Board wish to recruit a County Games Development Administrator. The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation of GAA Games Development Policy and will report directly to the Tipperary County Games Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities include:
 Implement a regular programme of games appropriate to the age and ability of the various playing groups at all levels;
 Introduce coaching and skill development initiatives appropriate to the age and ability of the various playing groups;
 Deliver a programme of courses and workshops appropriate to the requirements of Coaches, Administrators and Referees to fulfil their various functions in a Games Development context;
 Introduce and implement a variety of initiatives to support the development of a sustainable sports system by managing the identification, recruitment and training of key personnel within Clubs, Schools and Counties to effectively develop Gaelic Games in the community;
 Work as part of a team in conjunction with other full time and voluntary personnel to deliver set goals and objectives for all GAA sports.

Requirements:
 At least 5 years experience of working in the GAA or similar sporting organization (Voluntary or Professional Capacity);
 Exceptional interpersonal skills;
 Proven ability to work in high-pressure situations;
 Excellent administrative and IT Skills are essential;
 At least Award 1 GAA Coaching Qualification;
 Excellent communication/presentation skills (verbal and written);
 An appropriate Third Level Qualification would be a distinct advantage;
 Full clean drivers licence is essential.

Candidates interested in the above role should apply with an up to date cover letter and curriculum vitae at http://www.jobs.ie/ApplyForJob.aspx?Id=1425807 on or before 5 p.m. on Friday 30th January 2015.

GAA is an equal opportunities employer