Sports, Leisure and Recreation Support Worker ST.
Vincent's Centre in Dublin is seeking a dedicated individual to fill a permanent-part time contract position as a Sports, Leisure and Recreation Support Worker. The successful candidate will work 35 hours per week and be responsible for supporting individuals with various needs in sports, leisure, and recreation activities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Hold a National College of Exercise and Health Studies (N.C.E.H.S.) or National College for Exercise and Fitness (N.C.E.F.) qualification, or an equivalent gym qualification such as QQI Level 6 in Sports, Recreation, and Exercise or QQI Level 5 in Sports, Recreation, and Exercise.
* Familiarity with key policies and strategies in sport, recreation, and health promotion including Ireland's Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Children in Sport, the Healthy Ireland Framework 2013-2025, and guidelines from CARA Sport Inclusion Ireland (now Active Disability Ireland) for inclusive sports and physical activity.
* Experience working in one of these fields and specifically supporting people with disabilities will be an advantage.
Requirements:
* Full clean manual Irish driving license or the agreement to pass test within 9 months of probation period.
* Desirable: Desire to support people to live their best lives and commitment to promoting the active engagement and participation of Service Users in their local communities.
* Willingness to support persons to develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning.
* Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.