Leitrim Sports Partnership plays a lead role in the co-ordination, development and delivery of sport and physical activities for the communities of County Leitrim. This role is guided by a Strategic Plan and year on year operational plans. The Sports Partnership encourages and facilitates participation in sport, recreation, and physical activity across all members of the community.
The primary function of the Sports Coordinator for Leitrim Sports Partnership is to co-ordinate the activities of Leitrim Sports Partnership and the individual partner contributions to ensure the promotion and development of sport at County level. The post holder will also be responsible for the management of the day-to-day operations of Leitrim Sports Partnership. The role will also include elements of strategic planning and marketing.

The main duties and responsibilities of the Sports Coordinator may include but will not be limited to:
Strategic and Operational Management of Leitrim Sports Partnership (LSP):
•Evaluating LSP’s strategic plan, identifying sports development needs, and preparing a new plan in consultation with the Board and key stakeholders.
•Managing the allocation, use and evaluation of resources efficiently to deliver on operational plans.
•Planning and managing the development and rollout of local sports and physical activity programmes.
-Developing and implementing evidence-based solutions to increase sports participation and physical activity.
•Implementing monitoring and evaluation systems to measure and report on LSP’s impact and reach.
•Implementing monitoring and evaluation systems to measure and report on the reach and impact of the LSP.
Leading the development of an inclusive and diverse sports culture with sustainable community governance structures.
•Providing assistance, support and guidance to sports clubs and community groups.
•Responsibility for the ongoing financial management of capital and operational projects.
•Preparing budgets and ensuring that work programmes are implemented within allocated budgets.
•Maintaining day to day financial and accounting services to meet legislative requirements, support operations and service delivery.
•Identifying and applying for sources of funding from a variety of stakeholders to further the work and strategic objectives of the LSP.
•Supporting the development of the Partnership Board / Committee and acting as secretary to the LSP Board.

Education, Training, Experience etc.
Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:
(i)hold a relevant qualification - Degree Level or Equivalent - in Sports Development, Sports and Recreation, Community Development, Health Promotion, Exercise Science, Health & Sports Studies, Business Management/Administration or related field

And

have a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in Community/Sports/Business Development – project and programme management and experience of the Community and Voluntary Sector.

OR
(ii)have a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in Community/Sports/Business Development – project and programme management and experience of the Community and Voluntary Sector

AND

(iii) Have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organization and control of staff.
(iv) Have a sound understanding of the sports development process and knowledge of local, regional and national sports structures.
(v) hold a clean, current Class B Driving Licence and have access to his/her own transport. (Copy of Licence must be submitted with your application).

Notes: Candidates must submit copy of educational qualifications as outlined above. Applications received without the necessary documentation will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered further