Sports Unit Operative

Louth County Council is currently inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the above competition. Louth County Council will, following the interview process, form a panel for the post, from which future relevant vacancies may be filled subject to sanction approval from the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. This panel will exist for 12 months and may only be extended at the discretion of the Chief Executive.

Duties of the Sports Unit Operative:

The duties to be assigned include the following. This list is not exhaustive and may be reviewed from time to time as organisational needs require:

• Sports Unit Operative work in Dundalk Sports Centre (Dundalk), the Lourdes Stadium (Drogheda) or any other LCC-owned Sports facilities as required

• Maintain a clean & safe facility to National Quality standards

• Process payments

• Set up and tidy away equipment as necessary

• Take bookings on computerised booking system

• Work with other Sports Unit staff to deliver programmes and to assist in administration work

• Provide first aid (if qualified) where appropriate and/or required

• Delivering Sports Unit-run programmes and activities

• Assist supervisory team in meeting Sports Unit objectives and delivery of work

• Operate in a safe and efficient manner

• Comply with all Louth County Council policies and procedures

• Communicate effectively with all members of the Sports Unit team

• Any additional duties which may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications for the post

Essential Criteria

Character

Candidates shall be of good character.

Health

Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Education, Training, Experience, etc.

Each candidate must have on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:

(i) Hold a National Diploma (Level 7 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in a Sports/Leisure/Recreation/Physical Activity Related field or equivalent.

Qualifications obtained outside of Ireland must be accompanied by a comparability statement from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) confirming their equivalence to the Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). Where the qualification documentation is not in English, a certified translation must also be provided.

(ii) Have experience of working in the sports industry.

(iii) Have experience in the delivery of sports activities or services.

(iv) Be computer literate.

(v) Candidates should display enthusiasm and possess a high standard of interpersonal and organisation skills and be customer focused.

(vi) Candidates should be willing to undergo ongoing training to upskill, where necessary.

Desirable Criteria

(i) Experience working in sports development is desirable.

(ii) Ability to use social media and create media content.

Particulars of Post

The Post

The office is part-time, permanent and pensionable. The applicable pension scheme and retirement age will be determined on appointment based on individual candidate employment history.

Salary

Salary shall be at Light Equipment Operator Scale – currently €19.76 per hour.

Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. Salary is non-negotiable outside of Circular rules.

Location of post

The post holder will be based in any of Louth County Council's Sports facilities including:

• Dundalk Sports Centre, Muirhevnamor, Dundalk or

• Lourdes Athletic Stadium, Boyle O Reilly Terrace, Drogheda

Louth County Council reserves the right to assign the post holder to any council premises, now or in the future subject to reasonable notice. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work.

Probation

The Successful candidate shall be required to be on probation for a 9-month period from date of employment, as determined by the Council. This period may be extended at the discretion of the Council.

Superannuation

A. Officers joining the Public Service after the 1st January 2013 will be required to join the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. A Class rate of PRSI contribution will apply. A rate of 3% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the rate of State Pension Contributory (SPC). This includes a contribution to a Spouse’s and Children’s Scheme.

OR

B. Officers who became pensionable officers of the Public Service prior to 1st January 2013 and who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required to contribute at a rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of the net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the rate of State Pension Contributory (SPC). You will be required to contribute at a rate of 1.5% of your pensionable remuneration to the Spouses & Children’s Pension Scheme.