Social Innovative Sports Officer SDCC is an equal opportunities employer. Canvassing will automatically disqualify. Opportunity starts here Come to SDCC to do your greatest work. Were forward-thinking and focused on diversity, inclusion and community. As an equal opportunities employer, were opening the doors to new careers, creating flexible ways of working and putting people at the heart of everything we do. Were the people responsible for local government in South Dublin County. Aside from the exciting range of opportunities to make a real difference in your community, SDCC is a great place to work. Working with us will give you the opportunity to gain experience at the heart of local government and to develop your career in a diverse work environment. At SDCC we provide plenty of opportunity for career progression with structured training, personal development, coaching and mentoring. We offer flexible working including blended working arrangements and a positive work environment. Read our accompanying Employee Value Proposition to find out more. Welcome to a team thats making a difference powered by people like you. Applications Applications will only be accepted through SDCCs e-Recruitment system before midnight on Thursday, 26th March 2026. The Role The office is wholetime, temporary and pensionable on a specified purpose contract for the purpose of supporting the delivery of Sport Irelands Sport4Empowerment (S4E) programme. This post will be fully funded through the European Social Fund + Programme 2021-2027 with grants administered through Sport Ireland. A panel will be formed to fill temporary vacancies. Persons employed will be required to work in any location within the South Dublin administrative area. The role will be part of the Active South Dublin team. Salary / Wages €52,239 - €53,799 - €55,392 - €57,019 - €58,657 - €60,567 (1st LS1) - €62,484 (2nd LSI). Hours of Work &weekendswhenrequired. Annual Leave Annual leave entitlement for this position is 30 days. Qualifications Character Candidates will be of good character. Health Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Essential Education, Training and Experience Eachcandidatemust,onthelatestdateforreceiptofcompleted application forms: 1. Level 8 in any of the following areas Health, Exercise Science, Physical Activity, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Justice, Community Development, Education or related field. AND Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years relevant experience working with two or more of the target groups and stakeholder engagement. OR Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years relevant experience working with two or more of the target groups and stakeholder engagement. Must have access to a car and hold a current Irish driving licence In-depth knowledge and understanding of the lived experience of two or more target groups. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) such as report writing, grant applications and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)Good project management, organisational, stakeholder, and time management skills. An understanding of research and evaluation methods and an appreciation of research integrity and the ethical issues of carrying out research with target populations Effective team player in the context of a multidisciplinary team Ability to work under pressure. Health/safety and risk awareness Demonstrate a commitment to life-long learning. Be prepared to work evenings & weekends when required. Ability to travel efficiently between sites. Desirable Education, Training and Experience FurtherEducationorTrainingrelevanttothepostinrelationto physicalactivity,socialintegration/inclusionandD&I. Experienceoffacilitatingphysicalactivityandsportsactivitieswith peopleofdifferingabilitiesand/orfromunderrepresentedgroups. Anunderstandingandexperienceinthedeliveryand/or implementationofsocialinnovation/designofinnovationprogrammesanduseofdesignthinkingprinciples. Knowledge of the sport and physical activity sector and policies Key Competencies / Skills Deliveringresults PerformancethroughPeople Personaleffectiveness Localgovernmentknowledgeandunderstanding Candidates are requested to give an example of a situation which highlights the behaviour, skills and attitude that underpin effective performance in these areas and which demonstrates their suitability to meet the challenges of this role. Candidates should ensure the example used clearly demonstrates their ability in this area and that the scale and scope of the example given is appropriate to the post and level of the post. Duties Duties will include but are not limited to: Leadthedesign,planninganddeliveryoftheS4Eprogrammeata locallevelwithafocusonbuilding skillsandconfidencetofoster socialinclusionandengagewithandmaintainsportparticipation independently CoordinateESF+programmeswiththeobjectiveoffosteringactive inclusionwithaviewtopromotingequalopportunities,non-discriminationandactiveparticipation,andimprovingemployability,in ESF + target groups locally. EnsurethedesignanddeliveryoftheESF+programmealignswithEuropean Social Fund requirements andcomplements existing Sport Ireland and LSPs policies and plans. projectisco-fundedbytheGovernmentofIrelandandthe European Union Providetimely,standardiseddataandreportingonactivityandoutcomes on the programmes. CollaboratewithSportIrelandtosupportthesuccessfuldeliveryof this project. Develop and support strong working relationships with other LSP These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive and are carried out under general guidance.
Social Innovative Sports Officer SDCC is an equal opportunities employer. Canvassing will automatically disqualify. Opportunity starts here Come to SDCC to do your greatest work. Were forward-thinking and focused on diversity, inclusion and community. As an equal opportunities employer, were opening the doors to new careers, creating flexible ways of working and putting people at the heart of everything we do. Were the people responsible for local government in South Dublin County. Aside from the exciting range of opportunities to make a real difference in your community, SDCC is a great place to work. Working with us will give you the opportunity to gain experience at the heart of local government and to develop your career in a diverse work environment. At SDCC we provide plenty of opportunity for career progression with structured training, personal development, coaching and mentoring. We offer flexible working including blended working arrangements and a positive work environment. Read our accompanying Employee Value Proposition to find out more. Welcome to a team thats making a difference powered by people like you. Applications Applications will only be accepted through SDCCs e-Recruitment system before midnight on Thursday, 26th March 2026. The Role The office is wholetime, temporary and pensionable on a specified purpose contract for the purpose of supporting the delivery of Sport Irelands Sport4Empowerment (S4E) programme. This post will be fully funded through the European Social Fund + Programme 2021-2027 with grants administered through Sport Ireland. A panel will be formed to fill temporary vacancies. Persons employed will be required to work in any location within the South Dublin administrative area. The role will be part of the Active South Dublin team. Salary / Wages €52,239 - €53,799 - €55,392 - €57,019 - €58,657 - €60,567 (1st LS1) - €62,484 (2nd LSI). Hours of Work Thesuccessfulcandidatesnormalhoursofworkwillbe35hoursperweek.SDCCreservestherighttoalteryourhoursofworkfromtimetotime.Workevenings&weekendswhenrequired. Annual Leave Annual leave entitlement for this position is 30 days. Qualifications Character Candidates will be of good character. Health Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Essential Education, Training and Experience Eachcandidatemust,onthelatestdateforreceiptofcompleted application forms: 1. Level 8 in any of the following areas Health, Exercise Science, Physical Activity, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Justice, Community Development, Education or related field. AND Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years relevant experience working with two or more of the target groups and stakeholder engagement. OR Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years relevant experience working with two or more of the target groups and stakeholder engagement. Must have access to a car and hold a current Irish driving licence In-depth knowledge and understanding of the lived experience of two or more target groups. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) such as report writing, grant applications and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)Good project management, organisational, stakeholder, and time management skills. An understanding of research and evaluation methods and an appreciation of research integrity and the ethical issues of carrying out research with target populations Effective team player in the context of a multidisciplinary team Ability to work under pressure. Health/safety and risk awareness Demonstrate a commitment to life-long learning. Be prepared to work evenings & weekends when required. Ability to travel efficiently between sites. Desirable Education, Training and Experience FurtherEducationorTrainingrelevanttothepostinrelationto physicalactivity,socialintegration/inclusionandD&I. Experienceoffacilitatingphysicalactivityandsportsactivitieswith peopleofdifferingabilitiesand/orfromunderrepresentedgroups. Anunderstandingandexperienceinthedeliveryand/or implementationofsocialinnovation/designofinnovationprogrammesanduseofdesignthinkingprinciples. Knowledge of the sport and physical activity sector and policies Key Competencies / Skills Deliveringresults PerformancethroughPeople Personaleffectiveness Localgovernmentknowledgeandunderstanding Candidates are requested to give an example of a situation which highlights the behaviour, skills and attitude that underpin effective performance in these areas and which demonstrates their suitability to meet the challenges of this role. Candidates should ensure the example used clearly demonstrates their ability in this area and that the scale and scope of the example given is appropriate to the post and level of the post. Duties Duties will include but are not limited to: Leadthedesign,planninganddeliveryoftheS4Eprogrammeata locallevelwithafocusonbuilding skillsandconfidencetofoster socialinclusionandengagewithandmaintainsportparticipation independently CoordinateESF+programmeswiththeobjectiveoffosteringactive inclusionwithaviewtopromotingequalopportunities,non-discriminationandactiveparticipation,andimprovingemployability,in ESF + target groups locally. EnsurethedesignanddeliveryoftheESF+programmealignswithEuropean Social Fund requirements andcomplements existing Sport Ireland and LSPs policies and plans. MonitoringimpactonprogrammesandsupportingthesharingofinformationandreplicationofprogrammesinotherLSPs.The projectisco-fundedbytheGovernmentofIrelandandthe European Union Providetimely,standardiseddataandreportingonactivityandoutcomes on the programmes. CollaboratewithSportIrelandtosupportthesuccessfuldeliveryof this project. Develop and support strong working relationships with other LSP These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive and are carried out under general guidance.
