Role and Reporting Structure
Reporting to the Head of Clubs and Education, the Club Support Manager will lead in the development and delivery of the annual Club Development Programme across the network of Swim Ireland clubs. They will encourage and promote good governance, support Swim Ireland Clubs in providing structured programmes and resources to help them deliver in their day-to-day operations.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Club & Regional Support
· Work closely with clubs and regions to support day-to-day volunteering and capacity building.
· Provide guidance on best practice in volunteer management at club level.
· Support clubs in managing governance, compliance, and volunteer-related matters.
· Engage directly with volunteers through club visits, events, and communications channels.
· Build strong relationships with regions, clubs, and key stakeholders.
· Managing the annual club affiliation process.
Ensuring safeguarding of young people is prioritised in all support and development initiatives with clubs.
Programme Development and Delivery
The role holder will lead in the development and delivery of a comprehensive club development programme, to include:
· Identifying and developing new training opportunities and resources for clubs to ensure that we meet their needs.
· Reviewing and updating policies, resources, templates etc. as required.
· Creating an annual calendar of training events (online and face to face) to support clubs.
· Setting clearly defined outcomes for programmes and direct reports, including tangible measures of success.
· Creating and managing use of evaluation and reporting tools for all programmes.
· Managing annual club development budget in conjunction with the Head of Clubs and Education.
People Management & Leadership
· Line manage and support Club Support Officers and Membership Administrator, ensuring:
o Clear objectives and performance management.
o Ongoing coaching and development.
o Strong team culture and collaboration.
· Act as a leader in volunteer engagement culture, promoting a positive and inclusive environment.
· Build capability across the organisation in working effectively with volunteers.
· Support internal teams to integrate volunteers into programme delivery.
Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships
Develop and maintain relationships with:
· Clubs and regional committees.
· Sport Ireland and other NGB’s.
· External organisations supporting volunteering.
· Promote volunteering opportunities through events, campaigns, and communications.
· Represent Swim Ireland at sector networks and events.
Other Responsibilities
· Ensure website and resources are updated with relevant volunteer information.
· Respond to stakeholder queries in a timely manner.
· Support events and competitions as required.
· Collaborate across departments to deliver organisational objectives.
· Undertaking additional duties as required.
Education & Experience
· Relevant experience in volunteer management, sports development, or a similar role
· Demonstrated people management experience (essential)
· Experience working with volunteers, clubs or community organisations
· Experience developing or delivering programmes and training initiatives
· Relevant third-level qualification or at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
Key Competencies
· Strong people leadership and coaching skills
· Excellent communication and relationship management skills
· Ability to influence and support volunteers across diverse environments
· Strategic thinking with the ability to deliver operationally
· Strong organisational and project management skills
· Commitment to inclusion, equity and positive volunteer experiences
· High level of initiative, flexibility and problem-solving ability
Remuneration and Location
· The package will include a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, commencing circa €40,000 per annum.
· Position Tenure: 3 year fixed-term full-time contract.
· Position Location: Swim Ireland Head Office, Irish Sport HQ, Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, with some hybrid working possible.
Appointment will be made subject to satisfactory:
· Safeguarding and vetting requirements; and reference checks.
Closing date for applications is Monday 29 June at 12pm.
Interviews will be held in Irish Sport HQ during the week commencing 6 July 2026.
At Swim Ireland, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate to for this or other roles. Swim Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.