The Camogie Association is recruiting a Club and Education Support Co-Ordinator and a Referee Development & Education Co-Ordinator to join the Camogie Association Development team. Please see full details below.
Club and Education Support Co-ordinator
The Camogie Association is recruiting for a Full Time Club and Education Support Co-ordinator to join the Association’s staff team. The key purpose of this role is to develop and manage initiatives to support development and best practice in governance, planning, implementation and administration of camogie development and participation within Clubs, Schools and Third Level colleges.
The successful candidate will be part of the Camogie Association’s Development Implementation Team, reporting to the Technical Development and Participation Manager. The Club and Education Support Co-ordinator will be responsible for delivering on a workplan aligned to the Camogie Association’s work, providing support to units, volunteers, and officers, and will assist in implementing the Camogie Association’s National Development Plan for 2020-2023 (https://camogie.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Camogie-Association-National-Development-Plan-2020-23.pdf) and successor plans to lead and drive a participation, growth and development of Camogie.
The Camogie Association
The Camogie Association is the National Governing Body for the sport of Camogie, and it is responsible for promoting and developing the game, and its governance structures across the Camogie community. The Association is part-funded by Sport Ireland.
In 2018, Camogie (along with Hurling) was added to UNESCO’s list of protected cultural activities around the world.
Camogie operates at club, county, provincial and international levels with teams of all ages participating in the sport in recreational and competitive activities. The Association works closely with colleagues in The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) and LGFA (Ladies Gaelic Football Association), at all levels of sport, administration and governance.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
| Programmes and Initiatives | Preparation, production and distribution of support materials, and other resources to support learning and development of club officers
Promotion and support to Camogie units for the implementation of the One Club model, as a unitary form of club administration across codes of the Gaelic games’ family The roll out of national programmes and initiatives under the Camogie Association’s National Development Plan Project management of the Camogie Club Development Award Programme. In conjunction with the Education Councils, Coordination of development initiatives for the 2nd and 3rd level units Ensuring effective management and delivery of Post primary and CCAO fixtures schedule |
| Research | Conducting, keeping up to date and sharing research and information relevant to the area of Club and Education sports and Camogie development |
| Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting | Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the impact of all initiatives, resources and supports provided.
Preparation of reports for Ard Stiurthoir, Ard Chomhairle, annual Congress and as and when required |
| Engagement & Management | Acting as the national liaison with the post primary and third level education Councils and Cuman na mBunscoil
Working with the Commercial and Communications team to promote, engage with and support delivery of objectives agreed with commercial sponsorship partners Working with colleagues in LGFA and GAA in relation to club and education development initiatives and programmes. |
| Guidance, Support and Advice | Acting as liaison to new clubs embarking on the process of formally establishing under the Camogie Association
Ensuring that club officers can avail of appropriate learning and development opportunities on relevant legal compliance requirements Supporting club executives to develop and implement effective governance, including succession planning for key officer positions. Supporting the National Development Implementation committee as servicing officer, and other committees and working groups as required |
| Health & Safety | Ensure that all camogie club and education units are aware of and complete the Health and Safety Requirements, and appropriate documentation when running club and education development events, initiatives and activities. |
| Communication & Collaboration | Acting as a representative upon cross-association/body working groups and committees.)
Work collaboratively with Communications team to profile initiatives and Camogie research publications. Working collaboratively with other National governing bodies for sport to maximise learning and develop cross organisation collaborative projects |
| Planning & Budgeting | Annual Work planning
Supporting education councils and clubs to develop and deliver annual and multi annual work plans in line with Camogie Association NDP Budget preparation and management Support and seek out external sources of funding to support the club development and education area |
| General | Represent Camogie at internal, Gaelic games Family and external events and committees.
Undertake any other duties as required, commensurate with the role, and as directed by the Ard Stiúrthóir Operate effectively as part of a team. Ability to be self-motivated, resourceful, work on own initiative in a flexible and co-operative manner. |
Person Specification
During the recruitment and selection process, candidates will be expected to demonstrate an appropriate mix of knowledge, experience and skills as described above. For shortlisting purposes, candidate submissions will be expected to demonstrate the degree to which they meet the criteria as set out above.
The Camogie Association an equal opportunities employer.
It will be advantageous for the successful candidate to demonstrate the following:
- A third level degree in sports, sports development, or other relevant area with at least 2 years’ professional experience of working in a development role in sport, community development, youth work or other relevant area.
And/ Or
5 years professional experience working in a development role in a sports organisation or other relevant area
- Experience of the unique environment of volunteer sporting National Governing Bodies, and of working with a wide variety of stakeholders including volunteers, committees and sporting colleagues.
- Experience in implementation of strategic plans and annual action plans
- Excellent communication and IT skills – verbal, written, reporting and presentations
- Extensive experience of project management.
- Be a dynamic self-starter with a proven ability to work independently as well as a constructive team member making positive contributions towards organisational objectives
- Awareness of current challenges and opportunities within a female sports environment
- Familiarity with social research methods and with designing or undertaking evaluations commissioned.
- Have an interest in the sport and a knowledge of the structures and operations of the Camogie Association and Gaelic games, specifically within Camogie activity at Post Primary Schools and Third Levels.
- Experience in collaborative working and developing new relationships while identifying opportunities and development of new programmes
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Current full clean driving license, insurance and access to own transport
- The appointment will be subject to Garda/PSNI vetting clearance.
Grade and Salary: commensurate with experience
Pension: The Association will make a matching contribution of between 3% – 7% pension subject to employee contribution on successful completion of probation.
Duration: Permanent (Subject to 6 Month Probation)
Working hours: Full Time – 39 Hour Working week. This role is offered on a 5/7-day contract. This role requires flexibility and will entail out-of-hours working. The responsibilities and accountabilities might differ from those outlined, and other duties as assigned, might be part of the job.
Location – It is anticipated that this role will be based in the Camogie Association Office, Dublin. Alternatives may be considered.
Expenses such as travel, overnight accommodation where required and other allowable expenditure will also be paid.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 12 noon on Tuesday 9th May 2023.
Interviews are scheduled to take place week beginning 15th May 2023.
Please submit a Current CV and Cover letter to jobs@camogie.ie , with Club and Education Support Co-ordinator in the Email Title. Please indicate your current salary and salary expectations should you be successful.
Referee Development & Education Co-Ordinator
The Camogie Association is recruiting for a full time Referee Development and Education Co-Ordinator to join the Association’s staff team. The key purpose of this role is to develop, manage and support initiatives that support clubs to recruit, educate, train and retain referees within the sport.
The successful candidate will be part of the Camogie Associations development team, reporting to the Technical Development and Participation Manager, and will responsible for delivering on a workplan aligned to the Camogie Association across its work, providing support to units, volunteers, and officers, and will assist in implementing the Camogie Association’s National Development Plan for 2020-2023 (https://camogie.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Camogie-Association-National-Development-Plan-2020- 23.pdf ) and successor plans to lead and drive a participation, growth and development of Camogie.
The Camogie Association
The Camogie Association is the National Governing Body for the sport of Camogie, and it is responsible for promoting and developing the game, and its governance structures across the Camogie community. The Association is part-funded by Sport Ireland.
In 2018, Camogie (along with Hurling) was added to UNESCO’s list of protected cultural activities around the world.
Camogie operates at club, county, provincial and international levels with teams of all ages participating in the sport in recreational and competitive activities. The Association works closely with colleagues in The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), and LGFA (Ladies Gaelic Football Association) at all levels of sport, administration and governance.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities include:
| Referee Education | Oversee the roll out of the Referee Strategy, launched in 2022.
Responsible for the management of Referee Education Programme in line with the Camogie Association Referee Pathway from Go Games to National Level. Development and coordination of delivery of National Referee & Referee support panel education including training modules, webinars and associated resources Ensure annual training and development programme of Referee Developers to deliver sustained high quality referee education and development across all levels of the Association, domestically and internationally Training, supporting and coordination of the referee advisor panel to support the National fixture committee in the assessment of National referees. Development of online training modules and resources Co-ordination of Fitness, Rules testing etc. |
| Referee Development – Guidance, Support and Advice | Ensure that referees, clubs, county and Provincial Executives are aware of and supported to comply with all requirements relevant to refereeing.
Support Units and county and Provincial Executives to develop and implement effective recruitment, training and retention of referees with specific attention to increasing the number of active female referees. Keep informed of new methodologies, technologies and supports relevant to referee recruitment, education, and training. |
| Programmes and Initiatives | Manage and deliver key referee programmes including the Peter Downey Referee Strategy and the Female Referee Academy Programmes.
Ensure that programmes and initiatives keep pace with changing standards and best practice in referee education, as well as Sport Ireland requirements |
| Communication & Collaboration | Work closely with the National Referee Development Committee & Liaise with relevant Ard Chomhairle committees and units as appropriate.
Work with the LGFA/GAA to maximise opportunities for integrated and aligned referee development Engage with colleagues in relation to co-ordination of safeguarding certification and inclusion education as part of referee development Initiatives Collaborate with Sport Ireland, Sport Northern Ireland and other NGBs and international agencies to ensure best practice in refereeing in camogie. |
| Health & Safety | Ensure that all camogie units are aware of and complete the Health and Safety Requirements, and appropriate Documentation when running referee development events. |
| Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting | Monitor and report on active referee data, progression and membership trends across the counties and province.
Preparation of Quarterly and annual progress reports on the Referee Strategy Conduct research, monitor, and share research and trends in refereeing and officiating across the Irish and international sporting context. |
| Planning & Budgeting | Contribute to the work planning and budgeting process to ensure high standard of education and programme delivery, and value for money.
Supervise and support interns, work placements and occasional contract work as appropriate. Co-ordination and preparation of grant applications. |
| General | Act as servicing officer for the Referee development Subcommittee of Ard Chomhairle, and other committees / working groups as required.
Represent Camogie at internal, Gaelic games Family and external events and committees. Undertake any other duties as required, commensurate with the role, and as directed by the Ard Stiúrthóir Operate effectively as part of a team. Ability to be self-motivated, resourceful, work on own initiative in a flexible and co-operative manner. |
Person Specification
During the recruitment and selection process, candidates will be expected to demonstrate an appropriate mix of knowledge, experience and skills as described above. For shortlisting purposes, candidate submissions will be expected to demonstrate the degree to which they meet the criteria as set out above.
It will be advantageous for the successful candidate to demonstrate the following:
- A third level degree in sports, sports development, or other relevant area with at least 2 years’ professional experience of working in a development or educational role in sport, community development, youth work or other relevant area, And/ Or
5 years professional experience working in a development or educational role in a sports organisation or other relevant area
- Experience of the unique environment of volunteer sporting National Governing Bodies, and of working with a wide variety of stakeholders including volunteers, committees, and sporting colleagues.
- Experience in development and coordination of education modules, resources and supports, for both online and in person delivery.
- Knowledge and/or experience of adult learning
- Experience in implementation of strategic plans and annual action plans
- Excellent communication and IT skills – verbal, written, reporting and presentations.
- Extensive experience of project management.
- Be a dynamic self-starter with a proven ability to work independently as well as a constructive team member making positive contributions towards organisational objectives.
- Awareness of current challenges and opportunities within a female sports environment.
- Have an interest in the sport and a knowledge of the structures and operations of the Camogie Association and Gaelic games.
- Experience in collaborative working and developing new relationships while identifying opportunities and development of new programmes.
The successful candidate will also have the following:
- Current full clean driving license, insurance, and access to own transport.
- The appointment will be subject to Garda/PSNI vetting clearance.
Grade and Salary: commensurate with experience
Pension: The Association will make a matching contribution of between 3% – 7% pension subject to employee contribution on successful completion of probation.
Duration: Permanent (Subject to 6 Month Probation)
Working hours: Full Time – 39 Hour Working week. This role is offered on a 5/7-day contract. This role requires flexibility and will entail out-of-hours working. The responsibilities and accountabilities might differ from those outlined, and other duties as assigned might be part of the job.
Location – It is anticipated that this role will be based in the Camogie Association Office, Dublin. Alternatives may be considered.
Expenses such as travel, overnight accommodation where required and other allowable expenditure will also be paid.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 12 noon on Tuesday 9th May 2023.
Interviews are scheduled to take place week beginning 15th May 2023.
Please submit a Current CV and Cover letter to jobs@camogie.ie , with Referee Education and Development Co-ordinator in the email title. Please indicate your current salary and salary expectations should you be successful.
The Camogie Association is an equal opportunities employer.
