About Lakers:

Lakers is a unique organisation based in Bray Co. Wicklow which provides its 340 members - all with an Intellectual Disability - with the opportunity to participate in over 60 different sporting and social activities every week in a strongly, supportive environment. This participation is highly effective in the development of their self-esteem, their social skills, their health & fitness and in that way enables them to actively participate in their communities.
In addition to a small staff, Lakers is fortunate to have a panel of 140 Volunteers who are critical to the delivery of the activities to our members. These Volunteers run classes, support other Coaches and Tutors in running classes and carry out a range of tasks essential to the day-to-day operation of Lakers.

Due to expansion, Lakers now seeks to recruit a Junior Sports and Recreational Instructor.

About the role:

As Junior Sports and Recreational Instructor, you will be responsible for developing and delivering activities to Lakers Junior Members. You will provide, under direction, instruction in a variety of areas including, sports, arts, crafts, social skills, cookery depending on Lakers requirements.

Hours of work: 35 hours per week, covering mostly evenings and weekends.

Rate of Pay: TBD (based on experience)

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Research and develop sports and recreational activities.
• Planning and delivering weekly activities.
• Provide support and guidance to members, parents, and guardians.
• Provide support and guidance to volunteers and work experience students.
• Maintain a professional, helpful learning environment.
• Assist in developing curriculum and class calendar.

Knowledge and Experience Required

Essential:

• Experience with children/young people with an intellectual disability
• Computer literacy
• Genuine respect and empathy for diversity and individuality.
• Flexible, responsible, and mature approach to work.
• Team player
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Approachable and empathetic manner.
• Ability to work on own initiative and be proactive.

Advantageous:

• Training/Tutoring experience
• Clean Drivers licence
• Experience with disabilities

For more information or to apply for this position please send an up-to-date CV and cover letter to hannah.fox@lakers.ie or by post to Lakers, The Old Schoolhouse, Eglinton Road, Bray Co. Wicklow A98P6X9

Closing date for applications: 26th of June 2024

The duties outlined in this job description are not meant to be definitive or prescriptive and may be adapted to meet the changing needs of the organisation. The role will require attendance at activities and events outside normal Office hours.

Lakers values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen) and welcome applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities and so if you are not 100 per cent sure that you meet all the requirements but believe you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and use your cover letter to tell us about your experience and what you hope to bring to this role.