Gaelic Games Development Lead – County (Wexford)

GAA; Wexford; Remote; EUR 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) in Wexford seeks a County Games Development Coordinator to deliver games development policy and programmes in local clubs and schools. The role focuses on building self-sufficient clubs by strengthening volunteer capacity and coordinating coach and club development across the county.

You will work with coaches, schools and community stakeholders to implement Go Games, player pathways and retention programmes, while coordinating County Games Development Strategy

Qualifications

• At least 3–5 years’ experience in the GAA or a similar sporting organisation.
• Minimum Award a GAA Coaching Qualification.
• Appropriate third level qualification (Level 7 NFQ).
• Strong knowledge of GAA coaching schemes and initiatives.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage people and resources.

Responsibilities

• Deliver GAA games development policy and programmes within the county.
• Build capacity within the volunteer structure to sustain programmes.
• Oversee coaching and games development policies in a region of the county.
• Coordinate recruitment, training and deployment of coaches within a region.
• Support delivery of player pathways, retention programmes and Go Games initiatives.
• Coordinate a club support programme to create self-sufficiency and sustainability.
• Provide learning opportunities to club volunteers, coaches, referees and teachers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People management

IT packages

Organisational skills

Working under pressure

Education

GAA Coaching Qualification

Level 7 NFQ qualification

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) in Wexford seeks a County Games Development Coordinator to deliver games development policy and programmes in local clubs and schools. The role focuses on building self-sufficient clubs by strengthening volunteer capacity and coordinating coach and club development across the county.

You will work with coaches, schools and community stakeholders to implement Go Games, player pathways and retention programmes, while coordinating County Games Development Strategy