WOMEN IN SPORT DEVELOPMENT AND INCLUSION OFFICER
The Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) is the National Governing
Body of Sport responsible for the development and management of the
sport of amateur boxing in Ireland.
The IABA is seeking to appoint a Women in Sport Development and
Inclusion Officer.
ROLE AND PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
IABA is committed to increasing the sustained involvement of women in
the sport as coaches, volunteers, club members, officials, leaders,
and participants, from grassroots to elite performance and, in tandem,
to ensuring boxing continues its tradition of inclusion of people from
a diversity of backgrounds and experiences. The purpose of the role is
to project manage and ensure the implementation of current and future
WIS and Inclusion programmes while developing strong relationships and
providing expertise and support to the grassroots clubs in the areas
of women and girls boxing, and making boxing accessible to all .
This role will build on existing IABA industry-leading WIS programmes,
including IABA.Period, which is delivering free period products to
over **Apply on the website** clubs, and in Inclusion, develop on the
strong foundation laid in **Apply on the website** in the pan-NGB roll
out of the first additional needs boxing programme for children.
DURATION OF POST: This post will be funded initially for Duration (1
year) with the possibility of extensions (Probationary period 6
months).
LOCATION: National Stadium, Dublin.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Coach Development Programmes: Project manage the implementation of
women in coaching programmes ? Women?s Coaching Pathway, Women?s
Coaching Networks, Mentoring programmes and coach education
initiatives.
* Coach Education: Project manage the implementation of focssed
women?s coach education programme, provision and management of
inclusion related training to all coaches.Assisting the Development
Manager in the development and administration of the programme.
* Officiating Programme: Project manage the implementation of
programmes to encourage and support women in officiating, working
closely with the Referees and Judges committee responsible for
officiating boxing.
* Governance and Leadership Programme: Support the Board to achieve
their objective of minimum **Apply on the website**% gender balance
through the implementation and coordination of Women in Leadership
programmes from club to board level. Support the Board in achieving
inclusion goals, such as the expansion and creation of boxing
programmes for adults and children who may not historically have
accessed our sport.
* _Sustainable development club support_: Provide support for the
Sustainable Development Clubs programme with focus on encouraging more
female involvement in administration, coaching and officiating within
the Club.
* Coordinate and collaborate: work in partnership with other sports
and organisations to maximise impacts and effect use of resources in
WIS and Inclusion areas
* Financial Management: Maintain the Women in Sport and Inclusion
budgets, and complete funding applications when required, working
closely with the Finance Lead
* Leading our sport: Support the development team and clubs in
becoming an innovative National Governing body using efficient and
effective internal structures and systems.
Candidates should note that this list is not an exhaustive list and is
subject to change as the job requires.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* Third level qualification in Sport Management/Coaching/Development
or at least a years? work experience in this area.
* An understanding of boxing.
* A background in coordinating and managing projects.
* Administration experience.
* A demonstrable record of achieving results through others.
* The facility to work flexible hours, as dictated by a sport which
is largely leisure/volunteer based would be an advantage
* Possess excellent organisational and leadership skills
* Proven ability to work as part of a team
* Proven ability to think and plan strategically
* Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Full clean driving licence with own transport
* Self-starter and able to work on own initiative
DESIRABLE
* Digital native with good understanding of all social media
platforms.
* Level 1 sports coaching qualification or equivalent or higher
REMUNERATION
Remuneration will be dependent on experience and skill relevant to
this job description.
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The post may require travel within Ireland.
To apply for this role, email your CV along with a covering letter to
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Closing Date 5pm Friday **Apply on the website**th November **Apply on
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_NOTE: LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR CONSIDERED AND
CANVASSING WILL DISQUALIFY._
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Type: Permanent
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