Sports and Wellbeing
Manager
(Balgaddy, Neilstown, Rowlagh)
Job Description
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Clondalkin Community Facilities (CCF) is a new organisation, responsible for management, governance and operations of three
community centres in North Clondalkin.The three community facilities overseen under management by CCF are based in Balgaddy,
Neilstown and Rowlagh, all in the North-Clondalkin area of South Dublin County. The three centres are owned by South Dublin
County Council, who provide a management license to the CCF Board of Clondalkin Community Facilities, a company limited by
guarantee, with a Board of locally elected directors, including representatives from South Dublin County Council, the local community
and key stakeholders. YMCA Dublin is engaged by CCF to oversee and manage the day-to-day operation of the community facilities
on behalf of the Board of CCF.
Overview of Role:
The Sports and Wellbeing Manager will be based in the Clondalkin community (Neilstown, Rowlagh, Balgaddy) where YMCA Dublin
has been invited to establish a presence. This role will work across all 3 centres.
The Sports and Wellbeing Manager will foster and encourage a culture of Active Participation, supporting opportunities for and
access to sport, wellbeing and physical activity in the 3 communities. The manager will address barriers to participation and
encourage access and increase opportunities for participation by those who experience disadvantage for any reason.
CONTEXT FOR APPOINTMENT THE POSITION
YMCA are seeking to recruit a Sports and Wellbeing
Manager to develop, facilitating and supporting the Title Sports and Wellbeing Manager
delivery of sporting and wellbeing initiatives across
Reporting to Clondalkin Community Regional Manager
Rowlagh, Neilstown and Balgaddy communities. This
is an exciting time to be joining YMCA Dublin as the Direct Reports CE Staff
organisation grows into new communities. Place of Work Rowlagh, Neilstown and Balgaddy Community Centres
Working Hours Full-time – 37.5 hours per week , You will be required to work one
Saturday per month and act as On Call out of hours.
Salary €45,000
Nature of Post 3 year
ROLE SUMMARY
We are seeking an individual who is inspired by playing an important role in changing people’s lives and
therefore communities. We are all about creating inspirational pathways and opportunities, opening doors
and welcoming all to get involved and make a positive difference. Working with us means helping
children, young people and families at all levels of ability, from all walks of life, to develop their
self-esteem and potential in new ways. This role will expand the range of sporting and wellbeing
opportunities for all people in Rowlagh, Neilstown and Balgaddy with a particular focus on Children, Young
People and underrepresented groups within the local communities.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
effective maintenance of the buildings and facilities, Consult and work with team and local communities to
including the supervision of contractors and others identify the need and demand for new activities.
regarding work carried out in the centre. Coordinate, deliver and promote relevant sporting activities,
line manager work manager
Day to day management for example drawing up rotas, Raise public awareness of health and fitness issues and
booking overviews, Purchase Order approvals etc. promote participation in sport, particularly for those who
have disabilities and among underrepresented groups.
Encourage and foster opportunities for programme
development and new initiatives with partner agencies.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Partnerships and Collaboration: Administration
Liaise and work with local partners and stakeholders to Maintain accurate records and provide regular reports on
assess gaps in provision, enhance the coherence, range, outcomes,
reach and quality of health and wellbeing services. Maintain essential administration, child protection, and
health and safety requirements relating to the service
when required.
evaluation systems to measure the effectiveness and legislation, child and adult at risk safeguarding.
impact of sports related activities. Represent YMCA Dublin at meetings, events, and
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
working in communities piloting and developing, ✔ Have a comprehensive understanding of the organisation, mission, ethos and
project management, facilitating and delivering sport service delivery.
and physical activity programmes
communities in the planning, delivery and evaluation ✔ Established strong relationships with community groups, and other relevant
of programmes and initiatives. organisations to lay a foundation for partnerships and community trust.
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