[Hiring] Swimming Activator @Swim Ireland

Role Description

We are currently recruiting for the role of Swimming Activator – Munster to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting time with the launch of the National Swimming Strategy which calls for the deployment of Swimming Activators to work with all stakeholders to ensure the active promotion and development of swimming opportunities.

Swimming Activators will work with:

• Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs)
• Local authorities
• Facility operators
• Clubs
• Schools
• Community groups

Their efforts will align with Swim Ireland’s Participation Strategy and the National Swimming Strategy (2024-2027), aiming for:

• Increased participation in the short term
• Long-term goals of community health improvement
• Increased capacity
• Aquatic workforce development

Swim Ireland’s selection process aims to ensure that we get the right people recruited into the right role. We want to ensure that you have the best opportunity to display your skills and experience. Swim Ireland has identified Core Values that we consider to be integral to delivering exceptional service to our stakeholders:

• Skills, Professionalism, Knowledge
• Wellbeing & Inclusivity
• Integrity and Excellence in Governance
• My Passion, Our Vision
• Teamwork & Collaboration

If selected for interview, you will be provided with a candidate support pack giving you information and guidance on the selection process.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a similar role, or previous experience in a sports environment.
• Relevant third level qualification to degree level in Sports Development, Sports & Recreation, Health Promotion, or other relevant disciplines or at least 2 years of relevant on the job experience.
• Ability to work on your own initiative.
• Ability to deal with queries efficiently and effectively.
• A knowledge of local and regional sports structures.
• Highly motivated and have a proven track record in sports development and programme delivery.

Requirements

• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and administration skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent people skills, willing to meet new people and work with volunteers.
• Strong work ethic, flexibility and adaptability.
• Team player, with ability to work on their own initiative or under pressure.
• Swimming teacher qualification would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Be eligible to work in Ireland on a full-time basis.
• Some evening and weekend work is expected; availability for flexible working hours is required.
• Full, clean driving license and access to vehicle.
• Excellent working knowledge of IT and software packages including MSOffice, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge and experience of designing, delivering and evaluating programmes.

Benefits

• The package will include a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience to commence at circa €35,000 per annum.
• Position Tenure: Fixed-term full-time contract to 31 December 2027.
• Position Location: Munster with a roving role working remotely and can utilise office space both at home and within offices in the Munster region.
• Occasional travel to Swim Ireland office at Sport Ireland Campus, Dublin will be required.
• Appointment will be made subject to satisfactory safeguarding and vetting requirements; and reference checks.
• Closing date for applications is Monday 13th July.
• Interviews will be held in Munster during the week commencing 20th July 2026.