Sport Inclusion Officer

Sport Inclusion Officer
Closing date: Applications to be received no later than 12 noon on Friday 3rd may 2024
Interviews: Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place the week commencing the 13thth May 2024
Salary: Remuneration will be dependent on qualifications and experience.

Excellent working conditions in our office located at Sport Ireland National Sports Campus, Blanchardstown Dublin or Kerry Sports Academy, Tralee, Co. Kerry. Opportunity for Hybrid working arrangements may be available.
Access to Active Disability Ireland contributory pension scheme after 6 months service.

Opportunity to avail of continuous professional development training specific to the role and as deemed appropriate.

Contract Type: This is a 1-year fixed term contract, renewal subject to continued annual funding from our funding partners.
We are excited to be advertising for the position of Sport Inclusion Officer to join our team.

Background:
Active Disability Ireland, through the support of the Dormant Accounts Fund is looking for a full time Sport Inclusion Officer to help support and enhance opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in sport and physical activity throughout Ireland by working with Local Sport Partnerships, National Governing Bodies, and the wider Disability sector.

Active Disability Ireland is committed to working in collaboration with our partners at a national and local level in enhancing the range and quality of participation opportunities available for people with disabilities in sport and physical activity.

Over the past 17 years Active Disability Ireland has been supporting the work of the Local Sports Partnerships and National Governing Bodies of Sport specific to the inclusion of people with disabilities in sport and physical activity. In supporting the implementation of the National Sports Policy 2018-2027, we are seeking to employ a Sport Inclusion Officer to support, enhance and promote the work of Local Sports Partnerships, National Governing Bodies of Sport and Community Clubs in increasing national and local sport and physical activity opportunities for people with disabilities. The Sport Inclusion Officer will support the further development and roll out of the National Xcessible Programme and Xcessible Club Toolkit to Local to Local Sports Partnerships, National Governing Bodies of Sport and community clubs as well as the further promotion of the Sports Inclusion Disability Charter and national ‘I’m In Too’ campaign.

This is an opportunity for a highly motivated, driven individual to contribute to our vision of ‘An Ireland where people with disabilities have equal opportunity to be active’ and play a key role within a dynamic team operating in a rapidly evolving national pan disability sport and physical activity organisation.

Job Purpose:
As Sport Inclusion Officer you will be responsible for the implementation of key objectives specific to increasing sustainable community sport and physical activity opportunities for people with disabilities. A key priority is to guide and support the national network of Local Sports Partnerships and National Governing Bodies of sport through collaboration with Sport Ireland’s Participation Unit and the national network of Sports Inclusion Disability Officers.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide support, and advice on key aspects of inclusive sport and physical activity to the Local Sport Partnerships and National Governing Bodies of Sport.
• Work with our Insights Officer and key partners to develop a greater understanding of local provision of sport and physical activity for people with disabilities to enable collaboration, partnerships, shared knowledge, and synergies across various partners within the sector.
• Work closely with Sport Irelands Participation Unit in supporting the Local Sports Partnerships to develop and enhance local sport and physical activity opportunities for people with disabilities though increased awareness of the Sport Inclusion Disability Charter and the Xcessible Programme.
• Organise an annual programme of support for the National Network of Sports Inclusion Disability Officers providing training/upskilling coordination of national networking days and the development of support resources and best practice guidelines.
• Work closely with Sport Ireland’s NGB Unit in coordinating and supporting National Governing Bodies of Sport to develop and enhance and inclusive culture to provide opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in their sport.
• Increase awareness amongst National Governing Bodies of Sport in adopting the principles of the Sport Inclusion Disability Charter and availing of the Xcessible Programme to support and enhance an inclusive culture across their organisations.
• Work closely with Local Sports Partnerships and National Governing Bodies of Sport in the promotion of the Sport Inclusion Disability Charter and Xcessible Club toolkit to all community clubs.
• Support the Training and Education Framework to develop a coordinated approach to the promotion and delivery of standardised inclusive training across the network of NGB’s and LSP’s to enhance awareness and build capacity at national and community level.
• Encourage and support effective relationships between sport organisations and disability services providers to assist in increasing participation opportunities at community level.
• Encourage and support effective relationships between the Local Sports Partnerships and National Governing Bodies of Disability
• Support Active Disability Ireland Health and Wellbeing Coordinator in the national delivery and promotion of our Active Healthy Me programme to disability services across Ireland.
• Engage with the Local Sports Partnerships and National Governing Bodies of Sport and in heightening awareness of people with disabilities experiences in sport and physical activity through the Active Disability Ireland ‘I’m In Too’ Campaign.
• Provide guidance and support to local and national organisations with our organisational campaigns through resource development, training and awareness campaigns.
• Support national organisations to adopt a culture of inclusion to further enhance the role of all agencies in enhancing sport and physical and activity opportunities for people with disabilities.
• Maintain partnerships and connections with local/regional and national organisations and agencies who also support people with disabilities in becoming more physically active.
• Provide regular reporting on the developments within project areas and their impact on the level of participation in sport and physical activity for people with disabilities.
• Assist with Active Disability Ireland’s annual flagship events and campaigns such as the National Inclusion Awards, National Seminar for Inclusion and I’m In Too.
• Manage related programme areas finances, budgets, and reporting

Note to all applicants:
Only those applicants who clearly demonstrate, by example, how they meet the criteria will go forward to the next stage in the recruitment and selection process.

Please note: This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and can be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation.
Suitable candidates should apply by completing the attached application available from our website – Latest News | Active Disability Ireland

Closing date for applications is 12 noon on the 3rd May 2024

Please submit your application form electronically to Cathriona Curtin, Business Support manager at Ccurtin@activedisability.ie Queries may be directed to Stephanie Mac Sweeney Strategic Operations Manager at Smacsweeney@activedisability.ie

Active Disability Ireland is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be treated in strict confidence.