The Active Cities project is funded by Sport Ireland through the Dormant Accounts Fund (DAF). An Active City will strive to create social norms about the benefits of sport and physical activity, create programmes and opportunities for its citizens regardless of ability or age, work in partnership to increase physical activity and decrease inactivity, and create/maintain environments where sport and physical activity can happen ultimately working toward healthier lifestyles of their citizens. The Active Cities concept is built on the principles of the Global Action Plan for Physical Activity (GAPPA) developed by the WHO in 2018. 

The Active Cities Dublin Project Lead will be responsible for the development, delivery and coordination of a programme of work that leads to an increase in participation in sport, physical activity, and active lifestyles across all communities in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown, with a particular focus on people who are economically or socially disadvantaged, educationally disadvantaged or who have a disability. This will involve creating effective partnerships with a wide range of agencies and community organisations and maximising access to and use of resources, both financial and human. 

The Active Cities Dublin Project Lead will be a member of the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Sports Partnership team and will need to develop a strong working relationship with relevant staff in DLRCC and other local agencies, local sports clubs and relevant staff from National Governing Bodies. The Active City Officer will also work closely with the national network of Active Cities Dublin Project Leads and Sport Ireland. 

The Active Cities Dublin Project Lead is a key point of contact and liaison with other Sections or Departments in relation to all operational matters for the service delivery of the Active Cities project in the County for which they are responsible.