Our Jobs in Sport section is updated daily with vacancies from across the Sport for Business community.

We currently have 25 open positions listed, including nine new positions with Sport Ireland and Swim Ireland; Connacht Rugby; a Women’s Development Manager role at Golf Ireland; and two new positions at the FAI and the GAA, uploaded this week.

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RESEARCH AND INNOVATION EXECUTIVE AT SPORT IRELAND

Sport Ireland is recruiting a Research and Innovation Executive to support the administration and daily operation of its Research, Evaluation and Innovation Unit.

Reporting to the Evaluation Manager, the successful candidate will coordinate administrative activity across research, evaluation, innovation, planning and data science while helping the unit deliver projects, funding programmes and sector supports.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative support across the unit’s research, evaluation, innovation, planning and data-science functions.
  • Support the development and delivery of research and evaluation projects.
  • Assist with procurement, requests for quotations, e-tendering and associated documentation.
  • Coordinate stakeholder correspondence and manage shared email accounts.
  • Administer contracts from initiation through to completion.
  • Track approvals, deliverables, invoices, variations and contract end dates.
  • Administer the Research Grant Scheme, Evaluation Grant Scheme, Digital Catalyst Fund and other funding calls.
  • Develop an internal library of commissioned research and evaluation projects.
  • Maintain the unit’s webpages and support the dissemination of its work.
  • Manage access requests for Sport Ireland’s digital dashboards and insight tools.
  • Monitor relevant planning-consultation deadlines and EU funding opportunities.
  • Support workshops, webinars, events and stakeholder meetings.
  • Coordinate project and grant-completion reports.
  • Maintain procedures, templates, checklists and audit trails.

Applicants require a relevant third-level qualification or substantial relevant administrative experience.

Experience within a busy administration, project-support, governance, finance, grants, procurement or contracts environment is required. Candidates should also demonstrate strong organisational, written, verbal and IT skills and experience maintaining accurate records, trackers and documentation.

Knowledge of public-sector procurement, financial controls, records management or data protection would be advantageous. Experience undertaking research or evaluation projects and an understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods are also desirable.

This is a permanent, full-time position at Executive Officer grade, based at Sport Ireland’s offices on the Sport Ireland Campus in Blanchardstown. The appointment will be made on the standard Executive Officer public-service salary scale.

Applications close at 5 PM on Friday, November 27th, 2026.

View the official candidate booklet and apply through Sport Ireland’s recruitment page.

Sport Ireland is an equal-opportunities employer.

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COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS EXECUTIVE AT SPORT IRELAND

Sport Ireland is recruiting a Communications and Public Affairs Executive to support its media, communications, stakeholder and government-relations activity.

Working within the Marketing and Communications Unit, the successful candidate will assist the Communications Manager and Public Affairs Manager while collaborating with teams throughout Sport Ireland and its funded bodies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the delivery of Sport Ireland’s communications and public-affairs plans.
  • Draft press releases, statements, quotations, website copy, Q&As and stakeholder updates.
  • Assist with media enquiries, coverage monitoring and identifying communications opportunities.
  • Update Sport Ireland’s website and publish content across its social-media channels.
  • Draft responses to departmental requests and Parliamentary Questions.
  • Prepare briefing material, speeches and remarks.
  • Maintain media, stakeholder, publication and approval records.
  • Monitor shared communications inboxes and coordinate timely responses.
  • Assist with events, including guest lists, running orders, branding, brochures and logistics.
  • Support purchase-order, budget and administrative processes.
  • Ensure activity complies with accessibility standards, GDPR, the Official Languages Act and relevant governance requirements.

Applicants require a relevant third-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.

Candidates should be strong, accurate writers, have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, and be comfortable managing several priorities under tight deadlines. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, digital platforms and social media is also required.

Previous communications, media, or public-affairs experience would be advantageous, along with an interest in sport, public policy, and current affairs. Irish-language proficiency is also desirable.

This is a full-time, 13-month maternity-cover contract at Executive Officer grade, based at Sport Ireland’s offices on the Sport Ireland Campus in Blanchardstown.

Applications close at 5 PM on Tuesday, November 24th, 2026.

View the official specification and apply through Sport Ireland’s recruitment page.

Sport Ireland is an equal-opportunities employer.

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WORKFORCE ACTIVATOR AT SWIM IRELAND

Swim Ireland is recruiting a Workforce Activator to coordinate a new programme creating education, training and employment pathways into the aquatics and leisure sector.

Working within the Education team, the successful candidate will oversee the Aquatic Workforce Activation Project, supporting 50 young people aged between 16 and 24 across hubs in Dublin, Kildare, Cork, Limerick and Cavan.

The programme will particularly support young people facing barriers to education, training or employment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the project’s launch, recruitment, training, placements, evaluation and completion.
  • Maintain a delivery plan covering agreed activities, timelines and outcomes.
  • Work with local partners to recruit and support participants.
  • Assess participant needs and identify appropriate education and employment pathways.
  • Coordinate swimming-teacher, lifeguard and other relevant qualifications.
  • Arrange venues, pool bookings, schedules, registration and course materials.
  • Support participants with CVs, applications, interviews and career planning.
  • Build relationships with employers, pool operators, Local Sports Partnerships and community organisations.
  • Identify work-placement and employment opportunities.
  • Track participant attendance, qualifications, placements and progression.
  • Prepare grant reports, evaluations, case studies and impact evidence.
  • Maintain project, financial and participant records.
  • Embed safeguarding, inclusion and accessibility throughout the programme.

Applicants need experience coordinating projects in education, training, sport, community development, or workforce activation.

Experience supporting young people, learners, or groups facing barriers to participation is required, along with strong administration, stakeholder engagement, and monitoring skills.

Experience with grant-funded programmes, employment activation, qualification delivery, community organisations or Local Sports Partnerships would be advantageous. Knowledge of the aquatics and leisure sector or a relevant sport, education, social-care or community-development qualification would also be beneficial.

Applicants require a full clean driving licence, access to a vehicle and eligibility to work full-time in Ireland. Some evening and weekend work will be required.

This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract, operating on a hybrid basis from Swim Ireland’s headquarters at Irish Sport HQ in Blanchardstown. Salary will depend on qualifications and experience.

Applications close on Wednesday, November 25th, 2026, with interviews expected during the week beginning December 7th.

View the complete vacancy and apply directly through Swim Ireland

Swim Ireland is an equal-opportunities employer.

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CLUB AND COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATOR AND COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE AT CONNACHT RUGBY

Connacht Rugby is recruiting a Club and Community Administrator and Communications Executive to support and promote grassroots rugby programmes throughout the province.

Reporting to the Coach and Player Development Manager, the successful candidate will combine programme administration with communications, content creation and stakeholder engagement across clubs, schools, coaches, players and volunteers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative support for Club and Community rugby programmes.
  • Schedule workshops, courses and associated resources.
  • Maintain club, player and coach records.
  • Administer Rugby Connect, the Club Support Scheme, affiliation fees and insurance processes.
  • Support coaching courses, continuing professional development workshops and seminars.
  • Maintain coach information through the IRFU SportLoMo system.
  • Produce content promoting domestic rugby, clubs, schools and age-grade squads.
  • Manage Club and Community website information and relevant social-media channels.
  • Promote competitions, workshops, forums and other grassroots activity.
  • Build relationships with club public-relations officers and other volunteers.

Applicants require between two and five years’ administrative experience, strong written and verbal communication skills and experience managing competing deadlines.

Website administration and Microsoft Office proficiency are required. A sports-management or business qualification, experience within a sporting organisation and knowledge of website platforms, photography, video editing or content-creation tools would be advantageous.

A full driving licence and access to personal transport are essential.

This is a full-time, two-year fixed-term contract based at Dexcom Stadium in Galway. Occasional travel throughout Connacht and some evening and weekend work will be required. Normal working hours will principally be Monday to Friday, from 9 AM to 5 PM.

Applications comprising a covering letter and current CV should be submitted through Connacht Rugby’s portal by Sunday, November 22nd, 2026.

View the complete vacancy and apply through Connacht Rugby.

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MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT AT CONNACHT RUGBY

Connacht Rugby is recruiting a Management Accountant to support the daily operation of its finance function.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the successful candidate will take responsibility for payroll and Accounts Payable while contributing to monthly accounts, reporting, budgets, forecasts and the continued improvement of financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with monthly management accounts and balance-sheet reconciliations.
  • Monitor departmental expenditure and analyse performance against budgets.
  • Prepare accruals, prepayments and accounting adjustments.
  • Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting.
  • Assist with year-end reporting and external-audit requirements.
  • Prepare VAT and other statutory financial returns.
  • Oversee Accounts Payable and supplier-payment runs.
  • Manage employee payroll, deductions and Revenue reporting.
  • Reconcile payroll and associated balance-sheet accounts.
  • Identify opportunities to strengthen controls and improve financial processes.

Applicants must be qualified through ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA and possess at least three years’ relevant experience in a finance or accounting position.

Experience managing Accounts Payable, preparing management accounts and producing financial reports is required. Candidates should also have strong Excel and financial-systems skills.

Payroll experience, knowledge of Irish payroll legislation and experience within sport or another commercial environment would be advantageous.

This is a full-time, two-year fixed-term contract based at Dexcom Stadium in Galway.

Applications comprising a covering letter and current CV should be submitted through Connacht Rugby’s portal by Wednesday, November 25th, 2026.

View the complete vacancy and apply through Connacht Rugby.

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PROVINCIAL PATHWAY ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT COACH – FEMALE PATHWAY AT CONNACHT RUGBY

Connacht Rugby is recruiting a Provincial Pathway Athletic Development Coach to oversee the physical development of female players progressing through its provincial pathway.

The successful candidate will design and deliver long-term athletic-development programmes for players from regional under-16 activity through to the under-23 Provincial Talent Squad and potential entry into the senior provincial squad.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design individual athletic-development programmes for female pathway players.
  • Plan and deliver physical testing according to provincial and national standards.
  • Collect, manage and interpret performance and training data.
  • Develop the athletic elements of individual Player Development Plans.
  • Coach strength, power, speed, agility and conditioning.
  • Support injury-prevention and return-to-play programmes.
  • Work within the pathway’s multidisciplinary performance team.
  • Assist with provincial age-grade and senior representative squads.
  • Provide workshops and education for coaches in clubs and schools.
  • Maintain alignment with the Women’s National Talent Squad programme.

Applicants require a recognised degree or Higher National Diploma in physical education, athletic performance or sports science.

Between two and three years’ practical experience delivering athletic-development programmes is required. Candidates should have experience coaching and programming in a team-sport environment and using GPS, player-monitoring and performance-testing systems.

A postgraduate qualification, recognised strength-and-conditioning accreditation and current first-aid or CPR certification would be advantageous.

A full driving licence and personal transport are essential.

This is a full-time, two-year fixed-term position based between Dexcom Stadium and other locations throughout Connacht. Evening and weekend work will be required.

Applications comprising a covering letter and current CV should be submitted by Sunday, November 29th, 2026.

View the complete vacancy and apply through Connacht Rugby.

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PROVINCIAL PATHWAY COACH – FEMALE PATHWAY AT CONNACHT RUGBY

Connacht Rugby is also recruiting a Provincial Pathway Coach to identify and develop female players between 16 and 23 years of age.

The successful candidate will lead coaching within the Provincial Talent Squad programme while supporting talent identification, player development and coaching capacity across clubs and schools.

Key Responsibilities

  • Scout and identify potential pathway players.
  • Monitor players in club, school and representative competitions.
  • Build relationships with coaches supporting the talent-identification process.
  • Lead elements of the under-17, junior and senior pathway programmes.
  • Coach and support players selected for Provincial Talent Squads.
  • Prepare training plans for squad and position-specific sessions.
  • Produce player-feedback and coaching videos using Sportscode and Hudl.
  • Maintain player-development records and pathway depth charts.
  • Deliver coaching workshops in clubs, schools and universities.
  • Work with Connacht Rugby and IRFU multidisciplinary personnel.
  • Support progression into national age-grade and senior environments.

Applicants require at least two years’ experience coaching at performance level and a strong record in individual player development.

A minimum IRFU Senior Coach Award, Stage 3, or an equivalent qualification is required. Candidates should possess detailed knowledge of women’s rugby and strong coaching, communication, relationship-management, administrative and IT skills.

A full driving licence and access to personal transport are essential.

This is a full-time, two-year fixed-term position based between Dexcom Stadium and locations throughout Connacht. Regular evening and weekend work will be required.

Applications comprising a covering letter and current CV should be submitted by Sunday, November 29th, 2026.

View the complete vacancy and apply through Connacht Rugby.

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WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT MANAGER AT GOLF IRELAND

Golf Ireland is recruiting a Women’s Development Manager to lead initiatives designed to increase participation, strengthen pathways and expand leadership opportunities for women and girls in golf.

Reporting to the Director of Development and Club Support, the successful candidate will develop a new action plan building on Golf Ireland’s existing Level Par programme and aligned with its next strategic plan.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create and implement a dedicated women-and-girls action plan.
  • Lead programmes designed to increase participation and develop volunteers.
  • Manage Get into Golf, the Women in Golf Charter and the Drive On Leadership Programme.
  • Support the development of junior-golf initiatives for girls.
  • Coordinate Golf Ireland’s strategic objectives relating to women in golf.
  • Manage relevant funding applications, budgets and reporting requirements.
  • Report to senior management, the Board and national and regional committees.
  • Oversee research and analysis relating to women’s participation.
  • Evaluate existing programmes and recommend improvements.
  • Develop education supporting the recruitment and retention of women in golf.
  • Advocate for women’s inclusion at community, club, regional and national levels.

Applicants require a relevant third-level qualification in sports development, sports management or a related discipline.

Demonstrable experience delivering participation projects is essential, together with project-management, stakeholder-engagement and funding-application experience. Candidates should understand sports governance, Golf Ireland’s strategy and Sport Ireland’s Women in Sport Policy.

Experience implementing governance change and knowledge of golf or the golf industry would be advantageous. The specification does not prescribe a minimum number of years’ experience.

This is a full-time, three-year fixed-term contract based at Golf Ireland’s headquarters in Carton Demesne, Maynooth. The salary is described as competitive but no figure is stated.

Applications require a detailed covering letter and a CV of no more than two pages, uploaded through the Careers in Golf portal.

The closing date is Thursday, December 3rd, 2026, with interviews expected during the week beginning December 7th.

View the complete vacancy and apply directly.

Golf Ireland is an equal-opportunities employer.

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MARKETING AND BRAND EXECUTIVE AT SPORT IRELAND

Sport Ireland is recruiting a Marketing and Brand Executive to support integrated marketing, communications and branding activity across the organisation.

Reporting to the Marketing and Brand Manager, the successful candidate will help increase awareness of Sport Ireland’s work through campaigns, digital content, social media, events and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the planning and delivery of integrated marketing campaigns.
  • Create accessible content for Sport Ireland’s website, social channels and digital campaigns.
  • Manage website updates and support the development of Sport Ireland’s digital platforms.
  • Plan, schedule, publish and monitor social-media content.
  • Support events, sponsorship activations and partner campaigns.
  • Liaise with event organisers, funded bodies and internal teams.
  • Coordinate the production of marketing and digital assets.
  • Work with creative agencies, suppliers and digital partners.
  • Monitor campaign performance and prepare reports covering reach, engagement and impact.
  • Ensure consistent application of the Sport Ireland brand.
  • Identify digital tools and approaches that could improve audience engagement.

Applicants require either a Level 6 or higher qualification in marketing, communications or a related discipline and at least two years’ relevant experience, or at least four years’ experience in a comparable position.

Experience managing social channels, website content and digital campaigns is essential, along with content creation, integrated campaign delivery, event coordination and stakeholder management.

Knowledge of the Irish sporting environment, proficiency in Irish, experience implementing brand partnerships and familiarity with content-management, SEO and social-scheduling tools would be advantageous.

This is a permanent, full-time position at Executive Officer grade, based at Sport Ireland’s offices on the Sport Ireland Campus in Blanchardstown. The salary will follow the standard Executive Officer public-service scale.

Applications close at 5 PM on Monday, November 16th, 2026.

View the candidate booklet and apply through Sport Ireland’s recruitment page

Sport Ireland is an equal-opportunities employer.

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DIRECTOR OF SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE ACTION AT SPORT IRELAND

Sport Ireland is recruiting a Director of Sustainability and Climate Action to lead environmental strategy and embed sustainable practice throughout the organisation, the Sport Ireland Campus and the wider sporting sector.

Reporting to the Director of Governance, Risk, Compliance and Strategy, the successful candidate will oversee Sport Ireland’s sustainability strategy and Climate Action Roadmap while supporting sporting bodies to improve their environmental performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development, implementation and review of Sport Ireland’s sustainability strategy.
  • Oversee the Climate Action Roadmap and its associated actions, milestones and risks.
  • Embed sustainability within planning, governance, procurement, capital investment, grant programmes and operational decisions.
  • Work with the Campus, estates and facilities teams on energy efficiency, decarbonisation and renewable energy.
  • Develop initiatives covering sustainable buildings, transport, water, waste, biodiversity and climate adaptation.
  • Establish environmental baselines, targets and performance indicators.
  • Coordinate sustainability data collection, reporting and quality assurance.
  • Monitor legislation, public-sector requirements, standards and funding opportunities.
  • Develop practical sustainability guidance for National Governing Bodies and Local Sports Partnerships.
  • Build partnerships with government departments, public bodies and sporting organisations.
  • Lead staff engagement, learning and behaviour-change initiatives.
  • Manage relevant budgets, advisers, suppliers and projects.
  • Lead and develop personnel assigned to the sustainability function.

Applicants require a relevant Level 8 qualification in sustainability, environmental science, climate action, engineering, energy, planning, the built environment or a related discipline.

The specification seeks at least five years’ senior experience in sustainability, corporate responsibility or environmental management. Candidates should demonstrate experience developing organisational strategies and action plans, managing complex programmes and influencing senior stakeholders.

Strong knowledge of Irish public-sector climate obligations and environmental regulation is required. Experience in sport, the public sector, a large campus, or a multi-site organisation would be advantageous.

This is a permanent, full-time position at Assistant Principal Officer grade, based at Sport Ireland’s offices in Blanchardstown. The live recruitment page states a salary of €83,113.

There is a deadline discrepancy: the downloadable candidate booklet states 5 PM on Friday, November 20th, while the live application page states 5 PM on Thursday, November 26th. I would publish November 20th as the safe deadline while seeking confirmation from Orange Recruitment.

View the candidate booklet and apply through Sport Ireland’s recruitment page.

Sport Ireland is an equal-opportunities employer.

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NATIONAL LEAGUE ADMINISTRATOR AT THE FAI

The Football Association of Ireland is recruiting a National League Administrator to provide day-to-day administrative and operational support for the FAI National League.

The new position will support participating clubs and help ensure that fixtures, registrations, match operations and league communications are delivered consistently.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate National League fixtures, rescheduling and the competition calendar.
  • Serve as the primary administrative contact for participating clubs.
  • Support match-day administration, including team sheets, disciplinary matters, permissions and results.
  • Maintain player-registration and eligibility records through COMET and FAI Connect.
  • Support league communications and stakeholder updates.
  • Assist with competition draws, livestreams and other digital platforms.
  • Gather feedback from clubs and help improve league operations.
  • Plan and track work through the department’s Asana platform.
  • Support budget administration, purchase orders, invoices and expenditure records.
  • Maintain accurate league and departmental records.
  • Ensure that participant and club information is handled in accordance with GDPR.

Applicants require experience in an administrative-support position, ideally within competitions, events, sport or a membership organisation.

Candidates should have experience managing a substantial workload and competing deadlines, along with strong stakeholder service, organisational, and record-keeping skills.

Experience administering fixtures or competitions, familiarity with FAI Connect or a comparable platform, knowledge of Asana and an understanding of Irish domestic football would be advantageous. No particular academic qualification or minimum years’ experience is required.

This is a permanent, full-time position based at FAI headquarters in Abbottstown, Dublin. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements are included among the published benefits.

Applications close at 12 noon on Monday, November 23rd, 2026.

View the complete vacancy and apply directly through the FAI. Jobs at Football Association of Ireland

The FAI is an equal-opportunities employer.

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GAMES DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR – FOOTBALL AT LIMERICK GAA

The GAA is recruiting a Games Development Coordinator to lead the delivery of football development programmes across clubs and schools in County Limerick.

Working with the County Head of Games and county coaching structures, the successful candidate will support participation, player retention, coach education and sustainable club development within an assigned area.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement GAA coaching and games-development policies and programmes.
  • Build relationships with clubs, primary schools and post-primary schools.
  • Coordinate and supervise Participation Officers and other county personnel when required.
  • Support Coach Developers and coordinate coach and referee education.
  • Recruit, train and deploy Cúl Camp and Club-School Link coaches.
  • Assist with implementing Limerick’s county games-development strategy.
  • Support clubs through the Club Compass development programme.
  • Coordinate nursery, Go Games, Super Games, camps and recreational activity.
  • Develop participation and retention programmes for children, young people and adults.
  • Deliver the GAA 5 STAR Programme and other school-based initiatives.
  • Support player and coach identification for the county talent-academy programme.
  • Work with the LGFA, Camogie Association, GAA Handball and Rounders to increase participation.

Applicants require between three and five years’ experience within the GAA or a comparable sporting organisation, whether in a professional or voluntary capacity.

A minimum Award 1 GAA coaching qualification and an appropriate Level 7 third-level qualification are essential. Candidates should also possess detailed knowledge of GAA coaching programmes and strong leadership, administration, communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Experience supervising personnel, a GAA Tutor or Coach Developer qualification, a sports-science qualification and coach-education experience would be advantageous.

A full clean driving licence and access to a car are required. Applicants must have completed Safeguarding 1 and be available for evening and weekend duties. Appointment is subject to Garda vetting.

The position is based in Castletroy, County Limerick, and carries responsibilities throughout the county. The official advertisement does not state whether the contract is permanent or fixed-term, its working hours or salary; those details should not be inferred in the published insert.

Submit applications with a current CV and covering letter through the GAA recruitment portal by 3 PM on Friday, November 20th, 2026.

View the complete vacancy and apply directly through the GAA.

The GAA is an equal-opportunities employer.

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NATIONAL SPORTS SCIENTIST AT THE IRFU

The Irish Rugby Football Union is recruiting a National Sports Scientist to support players within its Women’s Centralised Programme through performance data, athletic training and rehabilitation.

Reporting to the Head of Athletic Performance for the Women’s National Team, the successful candidate will work across the Women’s XV and Sevens programmes alongside coaching, rehabilitation and performance-support personnel.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation of GPS and other athletic-performance data.
  • Maintain systems covering readiness, training loads, strength, athletic testing and recovery.
  • Manage technical issues with GPS hardware, software and service providers.
  • Assist with pitch-based and gym-based training.
  • Provide sports-science and athletic-performance support to injured players.
  • Help deliver training within the return-to-performance pathway.
  • Translate performance information into clear and useful insights for coaches and players.

Applicants require a recognised degree or Higher National Diploma in physical education, human movement, exercise science or sports science.

A minimum of three years’ experience in a sports-science or strength-and-conditioning position within rugby is required, although applicants with substantial comparable experience may also be considered.

Candidates must have experience using GPS and performance data to support athlete development, along with a record of programming and coaching across strength, speed, power, conditioning and movement.

A relevant master’s degree, experience in women’s sport, knowledge of R or Python and recognised strength-and-conditioning, first-aid or CPR qualifications would be advantageous.

This is a full-time, two-year fixed-term position based at the IRFU High Performance Centre in County Dublin. Salary will depend on experience.

Applications close on Wednesday, November 18th, 2026.

View the complete vacancy and apply through the IRFU.

The IRFU is an equal-opportunities employer.

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CRM AND DIGITAL MANAGER AT LEINSTER RUGBY

Leinster Rugby is recruiting a CRM and Digital Manager to lead its approach to supporter data, customer journeys and owned digital channels.

Reporting to the Head of Brand and Marketing, the successful candidate will combine strategic planning with hands-on campaign delivery across CRM, email, messaging, the Leinster Rugby website and its app.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop Leinster Rugby’s CRM and supporter-lifecycle strategy.
  • Design supporter journeys covering acquisition, onboarding, engagement, loyalty and reactivation.
  • Plan and deliver email, e-Zine, SMS, WhatsApp and automated campaigns.
  • Use audience behaviour and segmentation to personalise communications.
  • Support ticketing, season-ticket, match-day, women’s-rugby and grassroots campaigns.
  • Analyse supporter data and campaign performance.
  • Maintain appropriate data-quality, consent, governance and GDPR standards.
  • Lead the performance and continued development of Leinster Rugby’s website and app.
  • Use analytics, research and user feedback to shape the digital roadmap.
  • Establish and report against digital engagement and conversion measures.
  • Coordinate commercial-partner activity across the website and app.

Applicants require experience in CRM, lifecycle or audience marketing, including automated journeys and email or messaging campaigns.

Experience with CRM platforms, segmentation, testing, digital analytics and customer-data analysis is essential. Candidates should also possess strong project and stakeholder-management skills and a working knowledge of European data-protection requirements.

Experience within sport, entertainment, live events or a membership organisation would be advantageous. The advertisement does not prescribe a minimum qualification or number of years’ experience.

This is a full-time position based in Dublin. The published material does not state whether it is permanent or fixed-term.

Applications close on Monday, November 16th, 2026.

View the complete vacancy and current application route.

Leinster Rugby is an equal-opportunities employer.

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GRAPHIC DESIGNER AT LEINSTER RUGBY

Leinster Rugby is also recruiting a Graphic Designer to create distinctive visual work across its brand campaigns, digital platforms, match-day presentation and commercial activity.

Working within the Brand and Marketing team, the successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues and external agencies to deliver creative work supporting men’s, women’s and domestic rugby.

Key Responsibilities

  • Translate campaign briefs into visual concepts and finished creative work.
  • Produce material across digital, print and physical environments.
  • Develop assets for ticketing, kit launches, supporter engagement and commercial campaigns.
  • Design content for social media, email, digital advertising and the Leinster Rugby website.
  • Create stadium branding, screen graphics and match-day engagement assets.
  • Apply and develop Leinster Rugby’s visual identity.
  • Work with agencies, printers, production suppliers and other external partners.
  • Maintain design templates and brand-asset libraries.
  • Manage several projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Applicants require proven professional graphic-design experience supported by a strong portfolio.

Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign is required, together with experience in brand identity, visual communication and digital and social-first design.

Experience within sport, fashion, entertainment, media or live events is also required. Motion graphics, animation, photography, video editing and knowledge of social-media platform requirements would be advantageous.

This is a full-time position based in Dublin. The published material does not specify whether the contract is permanent or fixed-term.

Applications close on Monday, November 16th, 2026.

View the complete vacancy and current application route.

Leinster Rugby is an equal-opportunities employer.

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NATIONAL CENTRE PATHWAY COACH AT SWIM IRELAND

Swim Ireland is recruiting a National Centre Pathway Coach to support athletes progressing through its performance pathway at the University of Limerick.

Reporting to the National Centre Head Coach, the successful candidate will work within the Limerick coaching team while connecting the National Centre with regional programmes, pathway hubs and swimming clubs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coach and oversee a designated group of National Centre athletes.
  • Deliver coaching sessions within the Centre’s performance programme.
  • Support athletes preparing for national and international junior and senior competition.
  • Connect club programmes with regional athlete-support programmes and National Centre activity.
  • Support athlete and coach identification.
  • Build relationships with clubs interested in developing links with the National Centres.
  • Contribute to camps, competitions and coach-development initiatives.
  • Support athletes transitioning from club swimming into performance programmes.
  • Attend swim meets and training camps as required.
  • Serve on regional, national-programme or national-team staff when required.
  • Coordinate and deliver relevant education opportunities.

Applicants should have experience developing, organising and delivering coaching programmes designed to maximise athlete potential.

Strong communication and relationship-management skills are required, together with the ability to support short- and long-term programme development. Candidates must maintain an appropriate Swim Ireland coaching qualification and have the legal right to work in Ireland.

The role will involve early-morning, evening and weekend work, along with attendance at competitions and training camps. The advertisement does not prescribe a minimum academic qualification or number of years’ experience.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position based at the National Centre in the UL Sport Arena, Limerick. The appointment will begin in January 2027, or earlier, and continue until August 31st, 2028. Remuneration will reflect qualifications and experience.

Applications require a cover letter, personal statement, relevant CV and details for three referees. The closing date is Monday, November 16th, 2026.

View the complete vacancy and apply directly through Swim Ireland.

Swim Ireland is an equal-opportunities employer.

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LEAGUE OF IRELAND ACADEMY PERFORMANCE SUPPORT COACHES AT THE FAI

The Football Association of Ireland is establishing a panel to fill up to 23 full-time Performance Support Coach positions within League of Ireland academies nationwide.

Working with the relevant Club Academy Director, Head of Academy Coaching and multidisciplinary staff, each coach will support the physical development and long-term progression of young female and male players.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver age-appropriate strength-and-conditioning, movement, speed and athletic-development programmes.
  • Develop individual programmes informed by physical testing, maturation, training history and player needs.
  • Coordinate standardised physical-performance testing.
  • Record growth, maturation, wellness, workload and player-availability information.
  • Act as the academy’s principal operational contact for physical-performance data.
  • Maintain player information through the League of Ireland Intelligence Platform.
  • Use GPS, wearables and testing equipment to monitor development.
  • Produce reports supporting coaching decisions and individual player-development plans.
  • Work with medical and coaching staff on workload management and return-to-performance programmes.
  • Educate players about preparation, recovery, nutrition, hydration and positive training habits.
  • Support the continuity of player information as athletes progress through academy, senior and international pathways.
  • Participate in national professional-development programmes and performance-support networks.

Applicants must hold, or be completing before starting work, a Level 8 honours degree in sports and exercise science, strength and conditioning, athletic development, sports performance, physiotherapy, athletic therapy or a closely related discipline.

Practical experience gained through employment, placements or volunteering in strength and conditioning, athletic development or performance support is required. Candidates should understand youth athletic development, physical testing, growth and maturation and possess experience using performance technology or athlete-management systems.

Postgraduate qualifications, football-academy experience, FAI coaching qualifications, first-aid certification and a driving licence would be advantageous.

These are full-time, three-year fixed-term appointments based at participating League of Ireland clubs nationwide. Successful candidates will be employed directly by the appointing club following a centrally coordinated panel-selection process.

Applications close at the end of Friday, November 20th, 2026.

View the complete vacancy and apply directly through the FAI. Jobs at Football Association of Ireland

The FAI is an equal-opportunities employer.

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RESEARCH MANAGER AT SPORT IRELAND

Sport Ireland is recruiting a Research Manager to lead the delivery and continued development of its national research programme.

Reporting to the Director of Research and Innovation, the successful candidate will manage research across participation, performance and high-performance sport and help translate evidence into policy, investment and practical action throughout the sector.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the delivery of the Sport Ireland Research Strategy.
  • Develop research projects with Sport Ireland business units, National Governing Bodies, Local Sports Partnerships and academic institutions.
  • Help sporting organisations identify relevant research questions and commission effective studies.
  • Manage major projects, including the Irish Sports Monitor.
  • Oversee Sport Ireland’s research repository, data models, statistical analysis and visualisations.
  • Commission data mining, rapid reviews, systematic reviews and meta-analysis.
  • Deliver conferences, webinars, workshops and training designed to translate research into practice.
  • Recruit academic partners and identify potential research funding.
  • Oversee the Sport Ireland Research Grant Scheme.
  • Strengthen relationships between the research, policy and sporting communities.
  • Promote evidence-led decision-making throughout Irish sport.

Applicants require a relevant third-level qualification and at least three years’ professional experience in a research role.

Experience managing research programmes is essential, along with knowledge of quantitative or qualitative research design, data analysis, and interpreting findings. Candidates also require project-management, stakeholder-engagement and people-leadership experience.

Knowledge of SPSS or comparable analysis software is required. Experience with SQL, Python, R, Tableau, Power BI, Azure or other data-modelling and visualisation tools would be advantageous, as would knowledge of Irish sports policy.

This is a permanent, full-time position at Higher Executive Officer grade, based at Sport Ireland’s offices on the Sport Ireland Campus in Blanchardstown.

Submit applications through Sport Ireland’s recruitment partner by 5 PM on Wednesday, November 18th, 2026. sportireland.ie

View the complete vacancy and apply through Orange Recruitment.

Sport Ireland is an equal-opportunities employer.

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INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBER AT THE IRISH FA FOUNDATION

The Irish FA Foundation is seeking an Independent Board Member to help shape the strategic direction and future development of the Irish Football Association’s charitable arm.

The Foundation uses football to strengthen communities across Northern Ireland. Its work includes participation, inclusion, youth development, education, employability, health and wellbeing, and initiatives that address discrimination and sectarianism.

The successful candidate will work with fellow Board members and the senior leadership team to ensure that the Foundation’s programmes, partnerships and resources deliver lasting societal benefit.

Key Responsibilities

  • Help shape an ambitious but deliverable strategy for the Foundation.
  • Assess opportunities to extend the reach and impact of its programmes.
  • Provide independent oversight, constructive challenge and strategic advice.
  • Scrutinise organisational and programme performance.
  • Translate strategic ambitions into clear priorities and measurable outcomes.
  • Promote accountability throughout the organisation.
  • Ensure that senior management has appropriate objectives and performance standards.
  • Support and challenge the leadership team in executing agreed plans.
  • Help ensure that partnerships and resources are aligned with the Foundation’s social-impact objectives.

Applicants should have senior leadership experience at Board, committee, or executive level, along with strong commercial judgement and corporate-governance knowledge.

Candidates should understand the potential of sport to support social cohesion, community development, inclusion, education, health and wellbeing and economic regeneration.

Private-sector and non-executive experience would be advantageous, particularly within an organisation with a strong corporate-social-responsibility, sustainability or community-impact agenda.

This is a voluntary, non-remunerated Board appointment based in Northern Ireland. It involves six Board meetings each year, together with the necessary preparation and occasional strategy or training sessions. Jobs NI

Submit applications through the current JobsNI and Clarendon Executive recruitment route by Friday, November 20th, 2026.

Applicants may also contact Ciaran Sheehan at Clarendon Executive for a confidential discussion, quoting reference 26062. Jobs NI

View the complete position and application route.

The Irish FA Foundation is committed to equality of opportunity.

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NATIONAL REFEREE EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR AT THE CAMOGIE ASSOCIATION

The Camogie Association is recruiting a National Referee Education and Development Coordinator to strengthen the recruitment, education, progression and retention of match officials throughout the game.

Reporting to the National Development Manager, the successful candidate will lead the development of a national refereeing pathway and support a stronger network of tutors, assessors, mentors and referee developers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop a national referee education and development plan.
  • Create an accessible pathway from introductory education through to county, provincial and national officiating.
  • Coordinate courses, refresher training and continuing professional development.
  • Establish consistent educational resources and quality standards.
  • Develop the national network of tutors, assessors, mentors and referee developers.
  • Work with clubs and counties to recruit new referees, including former players and under-represented groups.
  • Strengthen referee mentoring, welfare, recognition and retention.
  • Use workforce data and learning feedback to improve standards and report on outcomes.

Applicants require a relevant qualification or equivalent professional experience in sports development, education, officiating, coaching or a related discipline.

At least five years’ relevant experience in officiating education, sports development or adult learning is required, including experience delivering national or multi-regional programmes.

Candidates should understand referee pathways, adult learning, assessment, quality assurance and volunteer development. Experience leading tutors, assessors or mentors, detailed knowledge of Camogie rules or familiarity with GAA and LGFA officiating structures would be advantageous.

A full driving licence, appropriate insurance and access to transport are required.

This is a permanent, full-time position comprising 39 hours per week. It is based at the Camogie Association’s national office, with hybrid working under organisational policy. Frequent national travel and regular evening and weekend work will be required.

Applications comprising a CV and short cover letter should be emailed to jobapplications@gaa.ie, using “National Referee Education and Development Coordinator – Camogie” as the application reference.

The closing date is Saturday, November 21st, 2026. The preferred starting date is early 2027.

View the official National Referee Education and Development Coordinator specification.

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PLAYER WELFARE COORDINATOR AT THE CAMOGIE ASSOCIATION

The Camogie Association is recruiting a Player Welfare Coordinator to develop programmes that improve the experience, welfare and inclusion of players throughout their involvement in the game.

Reporting to the National Development Manager, the successful candidate will ensure that player feedback informs practical initiatives at club, county and national level.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and coordinate a national player-welfare action plan.
  • Establish structured opportunities for players to influence programmes and improvements.
  • Deliver workshops, online learning and educational resources with approved tutors and specialist partners.
  • Coordinate player-related diversity, equity and inclusion priorities.
  • Identify and address barriers to participation.
  • Coordinate anti-doping education and maintain the associated records.
  • Support compliance reporting.
  • Maintain appropriate referral and escalation routes for clinical, safeguarding, disciplinary and other specialist matters.
  • Evaluate the reach and impact of player-welfare programmes.

Applicants require either a relevant third-level qualification in sport, sports development, education or a related discipline and at least two years’ professional experience, or at least five years’ relevant professional experience without that qualification.

Experience within a volunteer-led governing body or comparable membership organisation is required, together with substantial project-management experience.

Candidates should understand player welfare, adult learning, educational design and planning. Experience delivering welfare programmes, anti-doping education, inclusion initiatives, programme evaluation or research would be advantageous.

A full driving licence, appropriate insurance and access to transport are required.

This is a permanent, full-time position comprising 39 hours per week. It is based at the national office, with hybrid working under organisational policy. Regular national travel and some evening and weekend work will be required.

Applications comprising a CV and short cover letter should be emailed to jobapplications@gaa.ie.

The closing date is Saturday, November 21st, 2026, with a preferred starting date in early 2027.

View the official Player Welfare Coordinator specification.

 

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STRATEGY, DATA AND TRANSFORMATION MANAGER AT THE CAMOGIE ASSOCIATION

The Camogie Association is recruiting a Strategy, Data and Transformation Manager to strengthen organisational planning, performance reporting and the delivery of change.

Reporting directly to the CEO and Ard Stiúrthóir, the successful candidate will connect strategy, data and practical organisational improvement during an important period of growth and integration across Gaelic games.

Key Responsibilities

  • Translate organisational strategy into a delivery plan with clear responsibilities, milestones and performance measures.
  • Establish planning and review cycles across the Association.
  • Develop dashboards covering performance, participation, retention and investment.
  • Establish consistent organisational data definitions.
  • Evaluate priority programmes and funding outcomes.
  • Use evidence to support recommendations and resource-allocation decisions.
  • Coordinate improvements to CRM, reporting, document-management and other organisational systems.
  • Strengthen data governance and internal workflows.
  • Apply programme-management discipline to integration and joint initiatives with the GAA and LGFA.
  • Track dependencies, risks and decisions.
  • Help colleagues use data and planning tools effectively.
  • Prepare concise analysis for the CEO and management team.

Applicants require a relevant degree or equivalent professional experience in strategy, business analysis, data, programme management or organisational development.

At least seven years’ relevant experience delivering strategy, analytics, transformation or complex programmes is required.

Candidates should possess strong knowledge of strategic planning, KPI design, data governance, programme evaluation and change management. Experience within sport, membership organisations, public service or complex partnerships would be advantageous, as would familiarity with business-intelligence tools, CRM platforms or digital transformation.

This is a permanent, full-time position comprising 39 hours per week. It is based at the national office, with hybrid working under organisational policy. Regular national travel and occasional evening or weekend commitments will be required.

Applications comprising a CV and short cover letter should be emailed to jobapplications@gaa.ie, using “Strategy, Data and Transformation Manager – Camogie” as the application reference.

The closing date is Saturday, November 21st, 2026. The preferred starting date is early 2027.

View the official Strategy, Data and Transformation Manager specification.

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NATIONAL CLUB GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY COORDINATOR AT THE CAMOGIE ASSOCIATION

The Camogie Association is recruiting a National Club Growth and Sustainability Coordinator to establish new clubs, strengthen existing organisations and create additional opportunities for people to play Camogie.

Reporting to the National Development Manager, the successful candidate will use participation and population data to identify growth opportunities while coordinating support for clubs experiencing volunteer, participation or facility challenges.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify communities and locations offering potential for sustainable Camogie growth.
  • Guide new clubs and Camogie sections through the establishment process.
  • Support local leadership, coaching, facilities and player-pathway development.
  • Develop a club-health framework.
  • Coordinate targeted assistance for clubs encountering participation, volunteer or facility difficulties.
  • Establish delivery plans with the Association’s participation, growth, retention and Táin personnel.
  • Work with schools, counties, provinces, the GAA, LGFA, Local Sports Partnerships and local authorities.
  • Convert introductory participation programmes into sustained club membership.
  • Use programme evidence, budgets and feedback to demonstrate impact and direct resources.

Applicants require a relevant degree or equivalent professional experience in sports development, community development, management or a related discipline.

At least three to four years’ relevant experience is required, including experience leading staff, regional teams or substantial national programmes.

Candidates should demonstrate experience delivering participation, club, community or organisational growth and understand volunteer-led sport, club development and the structures of Gaelic games or comparable governing bodies.

Experience establishing clubs, supporting organisations at risk, planning facilities or working across several regions would be advantageous.

This is a permanent, full-time position comprising 39 hours per week. It is based at the national office, with hybrid working under organisational policy. Frequent national travel and some evening and weekend work will be required.

Applications comprising a CV and short cover letter should be emailed to humanresources@gaa.ie, using “National Club Growth and Sustainability Coordinator – Camogie” as the application reference.

The closing date is Saturday, November 21st, 2026. The preferred starting date is early 2027.

View the official National Club Growth and Sustainability Coordinator specification.

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SWIM ACCESS PROJECT COORDINATOR AT SWIM IRELAND

Swim Ireland is recruiting a Project Coordinator to lead the expansion of its Swim Access Project, which uses an accessibility-audit tool to assess swimming pools and improve access for people with disabilities.

Funded through the Disability Participation and Awareness Fund, the project is moving from pilot delivery to a structured national rollout.

Reporting to the DEIB and Women in Sport Manager, the successful candidate will coordinate delivery in accordance with the project’s action plan and funding requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and coordinate delivery of the Swim Access Project.
  • Ensure project outputs are delivered on time, within budget and to the required standard.
  • Coordinate accessibility audits of swimming pools.
  • Support the preparation of Swim Access audit reports.
  • Develop training and education for pool auditors.
  • Support the project steering group and participating partners.
  • Maintain administrative systems, databases and financial records.
  • Work with relevant organisations and networks locally and nationally.
  • Prepare progress reports and maintain appropriate project records.
  • Ensure safeguarding and GDPR standards are applied throughout the project.
  • Support other Swim Ireland participation initiatives, events and programmes.

Applicants need a relevant third-level qualification in sport, health, or community development, or relevant experience in sport or project management.

Applicants must have experience managing community grant applications and funded programme delivery, along with strong planning, administration, communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

A full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential, as regular travel is required. Applicants must also be eligible to work full-time in Ireland.

This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract, based on a hybrid basis at Swim Ireland’s headquarters on the Sport Ireland Campus in Blanchardstown.

The salary range is €35,000 to €40,000. Some evening and weekend work will be required.

Applications close on Monday, November 16th, 2026, with interviews scheduled for the week beginning November 23rd.

View the complete vacancy and apply directly through Swim Ireland.

Swim Ireland is an equal-opportunities employer.

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