Job Opportunity: Administrator, Club & Community

The Administrator will have responsibility for the administration of Club & Community programmes and activities within the province. They will work closely with the Coach Development Manager, Club Support Manager and the Rugby Participation Manager.

The Administrator’s responsibilities will include:

• Provide administration support in the delivery of all Club & Community Rugby Programmes.


• Schedule and manage resources for Club & Community workshops/courses.


• Maintain up to date club and player database and update the Branch Year Book & Clubhouse annually with details of officials, officers and key contacts.


• Issue notifications and publish details of courses/workshops to clubs/schools


• Prepare and issue agenda for all Branch meetings in conjunction with relevant committee chairmen/secretaries


• Responsible for the provision of administration services to the Connacht Branch Committees including the AGM, Connacht Branch Executive Committee, Connacht Branch Rugby Committee


• Administration of Age Registration Cards / Club Support Scheme / Insurance / Affiliation Fees


• Provide administration support for Coach Development Department in the following areas


• Course administration for coaching courses Stage 1-3 workshops and seminars


• Maintain and update the coach data on the IRFU EMS system


• Be point of contact for club for course and coach accreditation queries


• Liaise with the accounts department in relation to coaching courses finances


• Other duties as assigned by the CEO/Domestic Rugby Manager from time to time.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Attention to detail


• Project Management Skills


• Well-developed time-management skills, including the ability to set and meet deadlines and to prioritise work


• Excellent organisational skills


• Ability to work alone and as part of a team


• Strong computer literacy skills including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word & website administration


• 3-5 years administration experience

The successful candidate will receive a remuneration package commensurate with this responsibility. This position is being offered on a fixed term two (2) year contract

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Please email your Curriculum Vitae (in confidence) with a covering letter (of no more than one page) to jobs@connachtrugby.ie.

Closing date for applications is Monday, 6th March 2017 at 4.00pm.

Connacht Rugby is an equal opportunities employer.