Fingal County Council Sports Office seeks a highly motivated individual to fill the role of Graduate Sport Officer. This position is designed to strengthen and enhance the capacity of local sports development in Fingal through locally-led plans and sustainable physical activity programmes under the Fingal Local Sports Plan, Active Together (2024-2029). The Graduate Sport Officer will promote Active Participation in sport and physical activity, with a specific focus on overcoming barriers to participation for disadvantaged groups in Fingal County.
Key Responsibilities:

1. Research
   • Establish a baseline in target communities selected for intervention, assessing current levels of participation in physical activity and sports.
   • Conduct an audit of local sports clubs, ensuring data is updated where previous audits have been carried out.
   • Collect and analyse relevant data to identify community needs, gaps, and opportunities for the development of sports activities.
2. Community Activation
   • Collaborate with local communities to consult, identify, and address the need and demand for new sports and physical activity opportunities.
   • Offer guidance and support to foster the development of sustainable community sports clubs and groups.
   • Develop targeted initiatives and programmes to tackle local barriers to participation, particularly among underrepresented or disadvantaged groups.
   • Support and maintain strong links between schools and local sports clubs, ensuring pathways for young people to engage in community sports.
3. Planning
   • Develop community action plans based on the needs identified through research and consultation, ensuring they align with the strategic objectives of the Fingal Local Sports Plan Active, Together (2024-2029).
4. Relationship Building
   • Work closely with smaller national governing bodies of sport that do not currently have dedicated development officers, helping to expand and increase opportunities for participation across various sporting disciplines.
   • Build relationships with local sports clubs, community organisations, schools, and relevant stakeholders to create a cohesive and inclusive sports network within Fingal County.
5. Facilitation
   • Assist with the continued rollout of Sport Ireland’s funding initiatives, including Dormant Accounts Funded projects and other relevant investment schemes.
   • Coordinate and facilitate training, development, and capacity-building opportunities for community leaders, coaches, volunteers, and clubs.
6. Evaluation
   • Implement a monitoring and evaluation framework for all projects, ensuring outcomes and impact are effectively assessed and reported.
   • Use data from monitoring and evaluation activities to inform future programme development and improvements.
7. Additional Responsibilities
   • Contribute to the design, organisation, and implementation of key projects and events that support the development of sports and physical activity in Fingal County.
   • Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Senior Sport Officer or Principal Sport Officer.

Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on our website