Club & Community Administrator and Communications Executive

Connacht Rugby; Galway; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Connacht Rugby is seeking a Club & Community Administrator & Communications Executive to support grassroots rugby across Connacht. The role combines administration with communications and content creation, promoting club programmes, workshops and events, and coordinating with the Marketing and PR teams.

You will manage clubs and schools communications, maintain databases, and act as a key contact for course accreditation and volunteer needs within a supportive provincial rugby environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years administration experience.
• Full clean Irish drivers license and access to your own transport.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Well-developed time management skills, able to prioritise deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Degree in Sports Management/Business.
• Knowledge of Irish Rugby/Connacht Rugby is desirable.
• Solid working knowledge of website CRM platforms.
• Experience with photography and video editing.
• Experience using content creation tools.
• Understanding of needs of Club & School Volunteers.
• Experience of working within a sports organisation.
• Practical experience working with Club & School Volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration support for Club & Community Rugby Programmes.
• Schedule and manage resources for workshops/courses.
• Maintain up-to-date club and player database.
• Publish course/workshop details to clubs and schools.
• Prepare agendas for Disciplinary Committee in conjunction with Chairperson.
• Administer Rugby Connect, Club Support Scheme, insurance, and fees.
• Support Coach & Player Development with course administration and data updates.
• Be primary administrator of Rugby in Connacht social channels.
• Promote Connacht Rugby clubs and schools’ competitions across channels.
• Coordinate content on connachtrugby.ie with Marketing/PR teams.

Skills

Administration

Communications

Content creation

Social media

Photography

Video editing

CRM platforms

Teamwork

Independent work

Time management

Attention to detail

Organization

Project management

Volunteer engagement

Sports management knowledge

Education

Degree in Sports Management/Business

Tools

CRM platforms

Job description

JOB TITLE: Club and Community Administrator & Communications Executive

LOCATION: Connacht Rugby, Dexcom Stadium, College Road, Galway with occasional travel throughout the province

ROLE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Club & Community Administrator & Communications Executive will support the delivery and promotion of Club & Community rugby programmes across the province. The role combines administration with communications and content creation, helping to enhance engagement with clubs, schools, coaches, players and volunteers. Working closely with the Coach & Player Development team, volunteers, and Connacht Rugby staff, the successful candidate will play a key role in showcasing and supporting grassroots rugby throughout Connacht and raising the profile of rugby at domestic level.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Club & Community Administration

• Provide administration support in the delivery of all Club & Community Rugby Programmes.
• Schedule and manage resources for Club & Community workshops/courses.
• Maintain up-to-date club and player database.
• Issue notifications and publish details of courses/workshops & Club Forums to clubs/schools.
• Prepare and issue agendas for Disciplinary Committee in conjunction with Disciplinary Committee Chairperson
• Administer Rugby Connect, the Club Support Scheme, insurance processes and Affiliation Fees.
• Provide administration support for the Coach & Player Development team in the following areas:
• Course administration for coaching courses, CPD workshops and other seminars.
• Maintain and update the coach data on the IRFU Sportlomo system.
• Act as a point of contact for clubs regarding course and coach accreditation queries.

Communications, Social Media & Digital Channels

• Ensure adequate promotion and support for the Club Support, Participation and Coach Development sub-departments of the Club & Community team.
• Create domestic rugby content from ideation to execution in line with Connacht Rugby’s content strategy, that aligns with the club's broader vision & strategy, and in conjunction with the club's Marketing Manager and PR & Media Manager.
• Promotion of all Connacht Rugby clubs and schools’ competitions across relevant communications channels.
• In conjunction with the Commercial & Marketing team, manage Club & Community content on connachtrugby.ie including news stories and the ‘Rugby in Connacht’ sub-section.
• In conjunction with the club's Marketing Manager and PR & Media Manager, ensure a presence of Club & Community content on relevant digital channels.
• Be the primary administrator of the Rugby in Connacht and relevant social media channels.
• Lead the promotion of Connacht Age Grade squads and all Club & Community organised events, courses and workshops.

Other

• Build relationships with key stakeholders, particularly club PROs.
• Other tasks which may be required and designated by the Head of Rugby Development, Marketing Manager and PR & Media Manager.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 2-5 years administration experience.
• Full clean Irish drivers license and access to your own transport.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Well-developed time management skills, including the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Degree in Sports Management/Business.
• A knowledge of Irish Rugby/Connacht Rugby is desirable.
• Solid working knowledge of website CRM platforms.
• Experience with photography and video editing.
• Experience using content creation tools.
• An understanding of the needs of Club & School Volunteers.
• Experience of working within a sports organisation.
• Practical experience of working with Club & School Volunteers.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The Club & Community Administrator & Communications Executive will report to the Coach & Player Development Manager and will be a member of the Club & Community team.

The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across the Club & Community department, as well as the club's Commercial & Marketing team, including the Marketing Manager, PR & Media Manager and Content Executive.

WORKING PATTERN

The successful candidate will work primarily from Monday to Friday from 9am-5pm, however the nature of the role will require a degree of flexibility and may include working atevenings and weekends.

The role will also involve regular travel around the province, connecting with grassroots members at our clubs and schools.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The closing date for applications is Sunday 22nd November 2026.

Connacht Rugby are equal opportunities employers.