SafeSport & Integrity Executive - Gymnastics Ireland
Gymnastics Ireland, the national governing body for the sport of gymnastics in Ireland, is seeking a motivated and organised SafeSport Executive to join our team. This new role will be crucial in supporting our membership community across a range of key areas all relevant to ensuring a safe and positive experience of our sport for individuals & clubs. It is envisaged that this will be a full-time role with an initial 1 year contract offered with potential to extend for the longer term. A competitive market rate remuneration package including salary, flexible work-from-home approach plus standard expenses provision is offered.
This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills to contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, now one of the largest participation sports in Ireland and having come off the back of Ireland’s historic first ever Olympic gold medal in gymnastics at the Paris 2024 Games. To view Gymnastics Ireland's 'Strategy 2025-2028' ... click here...
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure we continue to provide our members with a safe and enjoyable experience of our sport from club to national level underpinned by up-to-date policies and best practice approaches.
- Play a central role in the implementation/management of key GI policies plus provide education & support from club to national level to ensure we continue to operate in line with best practice across a series of key areas including, but not limited to :
- Safeguarding
- Club governance & culture
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
- Garda Vetting/Access NI
- Anti-doping
- Club/International Travel
- Ensure our ongoing compliance with Children’s First legislation by:
- Educating & supporting clubs in relation to their obligations
- Under the guidance of the Director of Community Support & Operations, the National Children’s Officer & the Complaints & Disciplinary Officer, fulfil key national roles as per the legislation including the Designated Liaison Person & Mandated Person.
- Work to develop innovative new initiatives to further ensure we continue develop in line with our values as outlined in our strategic plan.
- Due to the nature of sport this is not a standard 9-5 role. It is a project/programme focussed role that will require evening and weekend work on occasion. The successful individual will therefore be required to operate utilising their initiative to manage their own time/schedule ensuring projects/programmes are delivered as planned.
Candidate Requirements / Desirables
- A “People Person” who understands the value of sport, the importance of supporting a community such as Gymnastics Ireland & someone who can grow in the role as our organisation evolves.
- An individual who shares our values & vision for the sport, who is committed to working to ensure we provide a safe and enjoyable experience from club to national level covering participation through to performance pathways for all our members.
- An individual with strong communication skills with a professional and helpful manner when dealing with our members & professional advisors.
- Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise tasks, manage deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to handle confidential information regarding safeguarding & welfare in a discreet & professional manner.
- Experience in using Windows-based software application including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
- An interest & enthusiasm for Sport.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: 1 year initial term with potential for the longer term.
- Location: Irish Sport HQ, Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 (hybrid working model)
- Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
- Start Date: TBC
How to apply
Those interested in the position should submit their CV along with an attached cover letter outlining their suitability for the position to
The closing date for applications is Friday 27th February 2026.
