Clonmel Og has a vacancy for a HEALTHY CLUB OFFICER. Details of the role are outlined below and we'd love to hear from interested parties. Contact secretary.clonmelog.tipperary@gaa.ie, or ring Brian at 086 8373150. Note that this largely involves creating and implementing policies - you won't be asked to hand out apples at training! - and if two people were interested in taking the job on as a team, then even better.

The Healthy Club Officer Role

The role of the Healthy Club Officer is to help ensure that the club is a healthier place for everyone to enjoy. This is a relatively new initiative within the GAA. You will be supported in this work by the Club Executive and the County Health & Wellbeing Committee. Policies, programmes, partnerships, and resources specific to the role are available.

Responsibilities

• The key functions of the role are to communicate the good work your club is doing and/or plans to do, support the on-going development of the club’s health and wellbeing policies, programmes, partnerships and overall ethos and signpost to health and wellbeing opportunities in your club and to support services in your community.
• It is recommended that the Healthy Club Officer attend club executive meetings. Alternatively, regular formal reporting of activities should be agreed.
• The officer will familiarise themselves with the content of the GAA’s Community & Health Department website www.gaa.ie/community
• The officer WILL NOT BE required to provide direct services or support to members but may help signpost to appropriate services provided by local/national agencies and/or voluntary group

Requirements

• Good communication and interpersonal and organisational skills - computer literacy is essential.
• Ability to work with other club officers e.g. Children’s/Coaching Officer and the Executive as required.
• Have a genuine interest and knowledge in the Association and interest in health and wellbeing.
• Good standing in the community and the ability to deal discretely with potentially sensitive issues.
• Willingness to attend training as provided by the GAA or its partners.