Role Profile Position: Course Tutor: BA in Sports Coaching & Business Management (GAA) & Games Development Officer SETU Carlow Purpose: Oversee the development and delivery of the Gaelic Games components of the BA in Sports Coaching and Business Management (GAA) at SETU Carlow. Responsible for the co-ordination & promotion of Gaelic Games in the college. Reports to: Head of Sport SETU Carlow & Leinster GAA Provincial Games Manager Base: SETU Carlow Campus Duties and Responsibilities include: To work with Head of Sport and GAA Learning & Development Manager at Leinster GAA, in setting out the structure to support the development and delivery of the Player Development and Coach Education strands of the BA in Sports Coaching & Business Management (GAA) at SETU Carlow; Support delivery and assessment of Coach and Player Development modules and take a lead role in delivering Coaching Environment module; To oversee selection (interview process) of students for the BA in Sports Coaching & Business management (GAA); To provide ongoing mentoring and support to the students To work in conjunction with the GAA team at SETU Carlow in enhancing and developing the partnership with the college and in particular the BA in Sports Coaching and Business Management (GAA); Responsible for managing the Sports Science Officer and GAA Development Officer and their duties internal to and external to SETU Carlow; To support SETU Carlow in the development of a high performance unit and establishment of services to support clubs and inter-county teams; To support the preparation and training of SETU Carlow GAA teams; To provide individualised programmes and ongoing support to SETU Carlow GAA players. Liaise with the Coach Education Manager in Leinster GAA on the delivery & support of Provincial Coach Education programs. Essential Criteria: Relevant Third Level Degree (minimum level 8 NFQ); Minimum Award 1 GAA Coaching Qualification; Demonstrable knowledge and experience of best-practice coaching, learning and development strategies and tools. Proven people management skills with proven ability to build and maintain strong business and team relationships, and manage conflict; Exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills; Excellent administrative and IT skills with a strong working knowledge of IT related packages and systems; Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written); Ability to work independently on own initiative and perform as part of a team; Strong leadership and decision-making skills; Established ability to effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines; hands-on approach to getting things done with a demonstrable ability to work well under pressure. Desirable Criteria: At least 3 years experience of working in the GAA or similar sporting organisation (Voluntary or Professional Capacity); Clear and detailed knowledge of the GAAs coaching schemes and initiatives; Experience of coaching up to and including senior level; Coaching Ireland tutor qualification. Candidates interested in the above role should apply with an up to date cover letter and Curriculum Vitae on or before Friday 4th July 3.00pm Please note the post is subject to Garda Vetting. Leinster GAA is an equal opportunities employer.
Cumann Lthchleas Gael is Irelands leading sporting and cultural organisation with membership approachingonemillion peopleand inexcessof500,000 playing participantsatall levels.Inspired by its amateur status and supported by the voluntary efforts of all its members, the GAA devotes its entireresourcestothedevelopmentofGaelicGamesandCulturenationallyandinlocalcommunities. ApplicationsarenowwelcomefortheroleofGAAGamesDevelopmentCoordinator (Hurling)inCountySligo. RoleSummary The role holder will be responsible for the delivery of GAA games development policy and related programmes as contained in the county coaching and games development plan in local clubs and schools (Primary and Post Primary) within a geographic area of a county. The role will also focus on establishing self-sufficient and sustainable clubs by building capacity and capability within the volunteer structure to deliver a games development programme. PrincipleAccountabilitiesincludebutarenotlimitedto: Operations Oversee the timely implementation of Association policies, strategies and programmes relating to coaching and games development within a region of a county; Manage key relations with clubs and schools to support growth and engagement across all GaelicGamesworkingcloselywithCamogie,Handball and Rounderswithin a regionof the county. PeopleManagement Coordinate and supervise other county personnel e.g., Participation Officers as required to include responsibility for supporting the formulation of weekly/monthly work programmes with the County Head of Games; LiaisewithandsupportateamofCoachDevelopersintheCountytodelivercoachandreferee development; Coordinate the recruitment, training and deployment of Cl Camp and Club-School Link coaches within a region of the county. Leadership Assist the County Head of Games, County Coaching and Games Committee and key County Officers with the development and implementation of the County Games Development Strategy in the county and associated multi-annual plan; EnsuretheeffectiveuseofGAAcoachingandgamesdevelopmentITSystems; Ensureprogrammesaredeliveredinlinewithnationalgamesdevelopmentpolicy; Coordinatethedeliveryofprogrammesinareasofpotentialgrowthanddevelopstrategiesto increase engagement in Gaelic Games and specific codes. ClubSupport CoordinatethedeliveryofaclubsupportprogrammeinclubstoachievetheGAAsgoalof creatingself-sufficiencyandsustainabilitybybuildingcapacityandcapability(ClubCompass) Liaise,supportandprovideon-goingtraininganddevelopmentopportunitiestoClub Coaching Officers; WiththeClubCoachingandChildrensOfficerensureallcoachesandvolunteersmeetthe requiredcoaching,vettingandsafeguardingrequirements; Assist clubs with the development of player pathways and lead the coordination of participationandretentionprogrammes inthe regionto helptransitionasmanyplayers and aspossiblethroughchild,youthandadultstagesofthepathwaytoincludecoordinationand delivery of: ClubNurseryProgramme o Intra and inter-Club Go Games o Camps o Intra and Inter-Club Super Games o Diversity and Inclusion Programmes o Intra and Inter-Club Recreational Games for youths and adults Assistclubswiththedevelopmentofcoachandrefereepathwaysandcoordinateandlead the provision of volunteer, coach and referee education in the region; Coordinateandleadtheprovisionoflearningopportunitiestoclubvolunteers,clubcoaches, referees and teachers required to assist the delivery of games development programmes. SchoolsSupport CoordinatethedeliveryoftheGAA5STARProgrammeinprimaryschoolsintroducingand engaging children in all Gaelic Games; Coordinateandoverseethedeliveryofparticipationandretentionprogrammesinprimary and post-primary schools to include: o Intra and inter-school Go Games o Intra and Inter-school Super Games o Diversity and Inclusion Programmes AssistwiththedeliveryofTransitionYearandGAAFutureLeadersProgramme; CoordinateandprovideongoingtrainingandsupporttoanetworkofClubSchoolLink Coaches. TalentAcademy/PlayerDevelopmentSupport SupporttheCountyHeadofGamesinidentificationofplayersandcoachestoparticipatein the county talent academy programme; Coordinateandorganiseasrequiredregional/divisionalgamesactivitiestosupportthe programme; Guideandsupportclubsandschoolsonthedeliveryofplayerdevelopmentsupports ensuring coherence with talent academy programme;. StakeholderManagement WorkcloselywiththerelevantCoaching andGamesDevelopmentCommitteesatCountylevel Work effectively with all key stakeholders (National GAA, Province, County, Clubs, Schools, Third Level, etc) to grow participation and increase retention rates including Camogie, GAA Handball and Rounders. Other It is anaturalfunctionof the rolethattherole holder is requiredto workand attend evening and weekend meetings/activities in line with business needs and undertake any other such projects or duties as deemed appropriate by their manager; Theroleholdermayberesponsibleforfulfillingaleadprogrammefunctionwithinthecounty games development operation. EssentialCriteria: Atleast3-5yearsexperienceofworkingintheGAAorsimilarsportingorganisation(Voluntary orProfessionalCapacity); MinimumAward1GAACoachingQualification; Appropriatethirdlevelqualification(Level7NFQ); ClearanddetailedknowledgeandexperienceoftheGAAscoachingschemesandinitiatives; Excellent administrative and IT skills with a strong working knowledge of IT related packages and systems; Exceptionalinterpersonalskillsandastrongabilitytoworkinhigh-pressuresituations; Excellentcommunicationandpresentationskills(verbalandwritten); Demonstrablyexcellentleadershipskillsandinfluencingability; Excellent ability to manage people/resources and build and sustain good team relationships and manage conflict; Strongleadershipanddecision-makingskills; Excellentnegotiationskills; Strong organisational skills and demonstrable ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities; hands-on approach to getting things done; Abilitytoclearlypresentgoalsanddirection. DesirableCriteria: Experienceinmanaging/supervisingstaff; GAATutor/CoachDeveloperqualification; Thirdlevelsportssciencequalification; Strongcoacheducationexperience. OtherRequirements: Owncarwithafullcleandriving license; HavecompletedtheGAAChildProtectioninSportAwareness/Safeguarding1 programme; Abilitytoworkandattendeveningandweekendmeetings/activitiesinadditionto normal day to day activities. PleasenotethisroleissubjecttoGardaVetting. Candidates interested in the above role should apply with an up-to-date cover letter and Curriculum Vitae on or before 3pm, Friday 4th July 2025. TheGAAisanequalopportunitiesemployer.
Join to apply for the GAA County Games Development Coordinator (Hurling), Sligo GAA role at GAA 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the GAA County Games Development Coordinator (Hurling), Sligo GAA role at GAA Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Cumann Lthchleas Gael is Irelands leading sporting and cultural organisation with membership approachingonemillion peopleand inexcessof500,000 playing participantsatall levels.Inspired by its amateur status and supported by the voluntary efforts of all its members, the GAA devotes its entireresourcestothedevelopmentofGaelicGamesandCulturenationallyandinlocalcommunities. ApplicationsarenowwelcomefortheroleofGAAGamesDevelopmentCoordinator (Hurling)inCountySligo. RoleSummary The role holder will be responsible for the delivery of GAA games development policy and related programmes as contained in the county coaching and games development plan in local clubs and schools (Primary and Post Primary) within a geographic area of a county. The role will also focus on establishing self-sufficient and sustainable clubs by building capacity and capability within the volunteer structure to deliver a games development programme. PrincipleAccountabilitiesincludebutarenotlimitedto Operations Oversee the timely implementation of Association policies, strategies and programmes relating to coaching and games development within a region of a county; Manage key relations with clubs and schools to support growth and engagement across all GaelicGamesworkingcloselywithCamogie,Handball and Rounderswithin a regionof the county. PeopleManagement Coordinate and supervise other county personnel e.g., Participation Officers as required to include responsibility for supporting the formulation of weekly/monthly work programmes with the County Head of Games; LiaisewithandsupportateamofCoachDevelopersintheCountytodelivercoachandreferee development; Coordinate the recruitment, training and deployment of Cl Camp and Club-School Link coaches within a region of the county. Leadership Assist the County Head of Games, County Coaching and Games Committee and key County Officers with the development and implementation of the County Games Development Strategy in the county and associated multi-annual plan; EnsuretheeffectiveuseofGAAcoachingandgamesdevelopmentITSystems; Ensureprogrammesaredeliveredinlinewithnationalgamesdevelopmentpolicy; Coordinatethedeliveryofprogrammesinareasofpotentialgrowthanddevelopstrategiesto increase engagement in Gaelic Games and specific codes. ClubSupport CoordinatethedeliveryofaclubsupportprogrammeinclubstoachievetheGAAsgoalof creatingself-sufficiencyandsustainabilitybybuildingcapacityandcapability(ClubCompass) Liaise,supportandprovideon-goingtraininganddevelopmentopportunitiestoClub Coaching Officers; WiththeClubCoachingandChildrensOfficerensureallcoachesandvolunteersmeetthe requiredcoaching,vettingandsafeguardingrequirements; Assist clubs with the development of player pathways and lead the coordination of participationandretentionprogrammes inthe regionto helptransitionasmanyplayers and aspossiblethroughchild,youthandadultstagesofthepathwaytoincludecoordinationand delivery of: ClubNurseryProgramme Intra and inter-Club Go Games Camps Intra and Inter-Club Super Games Diversity and Inclusion Programmes Intra and Inter-Club Recreational Games for youths and adults Assistclubswiththedevelopmentofcoachandrefereepathwaysandcoordinateandlead the provision of volunteer, coach and referee education in the region; Coordinateandleadtheprovisionoflearningopportunitiestoclubvolunteers,clubcoaches, referees and teachers required to assist the delivery of games development programmes. SchoolsSupport CoordinatethedeliveryoftheGAA5STARProgrammeinprimaryschoolsintroducingand engaging children in all Gaelic Games; Coordinateandoverseethedeliveryofparticipationandretentionprogrammesinprimary and post-primary schools to include: Intra and inter-school Go Games Intra and Inter-school Super Games Diversity and Inclusion Programmes AssistwiththedeliveryofTransitionYearandGAAFutureLeadersProgramme; CoordinateandprovideongoingtrainingandsupporttoanetworkofClubSchoolLink Coaches. TalentAcademy/PlayerDevelopmentSupport SupporttheCountyHeadofGamesinidentificationofplayersandcoachestoparticipatein the county talent academy programme; Coordinateandorganiseasrequiredregional/divisionalgamesactivitiestosupportthe programme; Guideandsupportclubsandschoolsonthedeliveryofplayerdevelopmentsupports ensuring coherence with talent academy programme;. StakeholderManagement WorkcloselywiththerelevantCoaching andGamesDevelopmentCommitteesatCountylevel Work effectively with all key stakeholders (National GAA, Province, County, Clubs, Schools, Third Level, etc) to grow participation and increase retention rates including Camogie, GAA Handball and Rounders. Other It is anaturalfunctionof the rolethattherole holder is requiredto workand attend evening and weekend meetings/activities in line with business needs and undertake any other such projects or duties as deemed appropriate by their manager; Theroleholdermayberesponsibleforfulfillingaleadprogrammefunctionwithinthecounty games development operation. EssentialCriteria Atleast3-5yearsexperienceofworkingintheGAAorsimilarsportingorganisation(Voluntary orProfessionalCapacity); MinimumAward1GAACoachingQualification; Appropriatethirdlevelqualification(Level7NFQ); ClearanddetailedknowledgeandexperienceoftheGAAscoachingschemesandinitiatives; Excellent administrative and IT skills with a strong working knowledge of IT related packages and systems; Exceptionalinterpersonalskillsandastrongabilitytoworkinhigh-pressuresituations; Excellentcommunicationandpresentationskills(verbalandwritten); Demonstrablyexcellentleadershipskillsandinfluencingability; Excellent ability to manage people/resources and build and sustain good team relationships and manage conflict; Strongleadershipanddecision-makingskills; Excellentnegotiationskills; Strong organisational skills and demonstrable ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities; hands-on approach to getting things done; Abilitytoclearlypresentgoalsanddirection. DesirableCriteria Experienceinmanaging/supervisingstaff; GAATutor/CoachDeveloperqualification; Thirdlevelsportssciencequalification; Strongcoacheducationexperience. OtherRequirements Owncarwithafullcleandriving license; HavecompletedtheGAAChildProtectioninSportAwareness/Safeguarding1 programme; Abilitytoworkandattendeveningandweekendmeetings/activitiesinadditionto normal day to day activities. PleasenotethisroleissubjecttoGardaVetting. Candidates interested in the above role should apply with an up-to-date cover letter and Curriculum Vitae on or before 3pm, Friday 4th July 2025. TheGAAisanequalopportunitiesemployer. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Administrative and Support Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at GAA by 2x Get notified about new Game Developer jobs in Sligo, County Sligo, Ireland . 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eLearning Administrator CumannLúthchleasGael is Ireland’s leading sporting and cultural organisation with membership approaching one million people and in excess of 500,000 playing participants at all levels. Inspired by its amateur status and supported by the voluntary efforts of all its members, the GAA devotes its entire resources to the development of Gaelic Games and Culture nationally and in local communities. Home of the GAA, Croke Park Stadium is Ireland’s foremost sporting and entertainment venue. With over 1,500,000 visitors welcomed annually to national and international events, the Croke Park campus also features the Croke Park Conference Centre and the GAA Museum. An opportunity now arises for an ambitious eLearning Administrator to join our eLearning Team, to assist with management, delivery, and optimisation of Tobar - the GAA’s digital learning platform within the GAA and Croke Park Stadium. Reports/Accountable to: eLearning Manager Principal Responsibilities: Support the management, delivery, and optimisation of Tobar – the GAA’s Digital learning platform. Maintain the Learning Management System (LMS). Assist with content and course development. Provide user support and ensure a seamless eLearning experience for all Gaelic Games stakeholders. Keep up to date with technology advancements. Provide technical support and training to learners, instructors, and staff. Monitor course progress, generate reports, and analyse learning data to support decision-making. Essential Criteria: Minimum bachelor’s degree in education technology, Information Technology, Data Analytics, or a related field. Relevant third-level qualification ideally in a related discipline e.g., Digital Learning, Education, Learning and Development. Experience administering an LMS (e.g., Moodle, Totara, LearnUpon, or similar). Strong IT proficiency, including knowledge of eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate) and SCORM content. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Excellent organisational and time-management skills. Demonstrated experience working in a team environment to deliver effective results. Attention to detail and accuracy. Desirable Criteria: Knowledge of the GAA and Croke Park. Knowledge of accessibility and usability best practices. Candidates interested in the above role should apply with an up-to-date cover letter and Curriculum Vitae on or before 3 pm, 11th of May 2025. The GAA is an equal opportunities employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
