Work with Westmeath Sports Partnership
Would you like the opportunity to work with Westmeath Sports Partnership as a Programme Manager?
Westmeath County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered on a panel from which fixed term contract posts for the position of Sports Partnership Programme Manager will be drawn. The Programme Manager will be based in the Sports Partnership Department and report to the Sports Partnership Co-Ordinator or other appropriate Line Manager in the Department.
The role of the Programme Manager, which is funded by Sport Ireland, will focus on supporting the management function and working at a strategic level with the Westmeath Sports Partnership Team. The successful candidate will also have a role in the co-ordination of high-level programming within the LSP.
Duties/responsibilities
Strategy & Governance
Assist with the development, delivery and reporting of the LSP’s Strategy & Annual Operation Plan
Provide direct support to the Coordinator and the LSP team to achieve a coordinated approach to the development of sport and physical activity throughout the community and for agreed target groups.
Coordinate and manage reviews of the annual operational plan reporting on the effectiveness and impact of work areas.
Management & Programming
Manage and coordinate the work activities of direct reports to achieve the goals and objectives of the LSP.
Be responsible for leading staff, monitoring performance and identifying training and development needs.
Plan and manage the work activities of work placement students, volunteers, coaches and tutors.
Create and implement a comprehensive range of physical activity programmes and events for relevant target groups with a view to creating sustainable participation.
Support the coordinator in implementing accurate and efficient reporting structures
Manage and be responsible for programme budgets ensuring timelines and reporting structures are met and budgets adhered to.
Research/Evaluation
Manage the implementation of a monitoring and evaluation framework for all projects, programmes and initiatives.
Conduct research of participation in sport and physical activity in the community including, where relevant, needs analysis to identify suitable support to increase participation in sport and physical activity in the community and target groups.
Prepare reports as appropriate relating to existing and proposed initiatives and present timely and relevant information and advice to the coordinator.
Partnership and Communication
Develop relationships with appropriate partner organisations and local community groups to create links and encourage collaboration between partners.
Work in partnership with stakeholders to share knowledge and information relevant to target groups in the community to identify the needs and demand for new activities.
Support and guide clubs and communities with various issues as they arise.
You can find a full list of duties and responsibilities in the candidate booklet.
Apply
Programme Manager Application Form
Programme Manager Candidate Booklet
Closing date for receipt of completed application forms for the Sports Partnership Programme Manager position is : Friday, 10th January 2025 @ 4pm
If you have any queries on the above posts, please contact the Human Resources Department, Westmeath County Council, Aras an Chontae, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath Tel. (044) 9332298 or email recruitment@westmeathcoco.ie
Westmeath County Council is an equal opportunities employer.