GAMES PROMOTION OFFICER

Coiste Chontae Mhuineachain

Are seeking to employ a

GAMES PROMOTION OFFICER

COISTE CHONTAEMHUINEACHAIN is seeking to recruit a coach who can deliver school, development squad, summer camp, community development work, disability coaching and some club mentoring support. The post is based on funding for it being retained and will commence immediately. The successful candidate will be contracted to work at locations throughout the County at the Games Development Manager’s discretion and direction. The candidate must also be prepared to do evening and weekend work. Attendance at GAA and generic coaching courses and conferences in their own time is a requirement.

SOME KEY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST ARE:

A recognised 3^rd level qualification is preferable.

GAA Level 1 Coaching Award in Hurling and or Football is essential, but preferably a Level 2 GAA Coaching Award.

Proven experience of working with children in a GAA environment

Experience of Summer Camp Coaching is desirable.

Coaching Qualification in Hurling with practical experience is essential.

Applicants should note that they will be required to demonstrate that they meet all of these requirements at the time submitting their CV.

The selection process will involve the following process:

Short listing of applicants

For those successful in the short listing process they will complete a Computer Literacy Test which will include Word, Excel, Power point and Database in the content.

Interview

Final selection will be based on a Practical Coaching session.

Skills:

Good communicator, Good interpersonal skills, Ability to work as part of a team and take direction. Ability to work with children, youths and those with disabilities.

This position will be for 37 hours per week. The salary will be discussed at interview.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 30 MARCH 2012

CV’s accompanied by copies of qualifications as stated above to Paul O’Connor, Games Development Manager, Cloghan Annyalla, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan.

Tel. No. 086 8374827             E Mail: developmentmanager.monaghan@gaa.ie