Youthreach Coordinator

Dublin and Dún Laoghaire ETB (DDLETB); Dublin; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dublin College DDLETB is a major provider of Further Education and Training, committed to social inclusion and skills development across the region. This Youthreach Coordinator role supports leadership, curriculum development and centre operations within the ETB framework.

We value work-life balance, flexible arrangements, and opportunities for professional learning. Assistance services and schemes are available, with emphasis on wellbeing and sustainable commuting.

Qualifications

• A third level qualification to degree or equivalent.
• Experience of education management.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Ability to create and maintain business networks/relationships.
• Excellent office administration experience (IT literate).
• The enthusiasm and confidence needed to deliver the subject area.

Responsibilities

• Manage the centre daily in liaison with YR Regional Coordinator.
• Supervise staff, develop teams and lead the centre.
• Recruit trainees and deliver the centre programme including curriculum development.
• Organise work experience, guidance and counselling support, and certification procedures.
• Engage with local community and other agencies; monitor trainee coursework.
• Develop and monitor programmes; manage budgets within ETB framework.
• Oversee premises management, health and safety, and direct class contact as required (max 15:40 hours/week).

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Networking

Office administration

IT literacy

Curriculum planning

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary/ Purpose

Dublin College DDLETB is one of Ireland's largest providers of Further Education and Training (FET), serving learners across a wide network of colleges and centres. Dublin College plays an important role in supporting educational opportunity, social inclusion and skills development across the region, it is a cornerstone of economic opportunity and social mobility in the capital, operating within a diverse and dynamic regional context

DDLETB are proud to be a family-friendly employer that values work-life balance and employee wellbeing. Our flexible working arrangements support you in managing your professional and personal commitments. We offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Service, a Cycle to Work Scheme, and a Tax Saver Travel Pass Scheme as well as supporting opportunities for professional learning and development—helping you progress in your career ,stay healthy, save money, and commute sustainably. DDLETB achieved IBEC Keep Well accreditation in 2026 which recognises our commitment to supporting staff wellbeing and creating a positive, healthy workplace culture across our schools, colleges, centres and services across key areas such as leadership, mental health, healthy lifestyles, and safe working environments.

Duties of Youthreach Coordinator - CL12/03

• Responsibility to the YR Regional Coordinator for the overall daily management of the centre.
• Supervision of staff, staff development, team formation and leadership
• Recruitment of trainees
• Delivery of the centre programme, including curriculum development, discipline, administration of certification procedures, organisation of work experience, networking with other co-ordinators and centres, and organisation of guidance and counselling support
• Liaising with the local community and other appropriate agencies
• Assessment and monitoring of trainee course work
• Development and monitoring of programmes
• Administrative duties appropriate to the post
• Budgeting and financial management within the financial framework of the ETB system
• Management and development of premises, including health and safety
• Direct class contact in keeping with programme needs, as required by the ETB, subject to a maximum of 15:40 hours per week..

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• A third level qualification to degree or equivalent
• Experience of education management
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to create and maintain business networks/relationships
• Excellent office administration experience (IT literate)
• The enthusiasm and confidence needed to deliver the subject area

COMPETENCIES

• Leadership & Management Skills
• Planning & Organisational and Time Management Skills
• Communication and Relations Building
• Subject Knowledge & Practice
• Continuous Professional Development

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

In accordance with ETB’s commitment to equality of opportunity for all job applicants, you are asked to request any reasonable accommodation in sufficient time to ensure you can participate fully in the recruitment process.

Please contact [e-mail] should you require any assistance.

Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment to posts within the ETB is on the basis of qualifications and the ability to carry out the responsibilities of the grade or post.