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BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYMENT
POST OF: PERMANENT FULL-TIME MANAGER OF KILCORNAN LEISURE FACILITY
BASED IN, KILCORNAN CENTRE, CLARINBRIDGE, CO. GALWAY
JOB REF: 142/2024E
Brothers of Charity Services Ireland West Region provide a range of day, residential, respite and individual supports to 1,700 people with intellectual disability. The Brothers of Charity Services operate a Leisure Facility in Kilcornan, Clarinbridge. This consists of a Swimming Pool and Hall which was opened in 1975 and at present supports 2000 users each week including people with a disability, local schools and members of the public.

The primary purpose of Kilcornan Leisure Facility is to support Individuals with an Intellectual Disability and their families by providing a safe and supportive leisure facility to meet their needs. It also supports schools, clubs and the wider community in the area. Income generated from these activities helps to sustain the viability of the complex and assist in meeting the needs of the local community. Fostering inclusion and positive support of local community’s activities has always been a keystone of the Services provided. This in turn has enabled us to support people with disabilities to be involved in activities with the local community. The complex is adapted to support the access and specialist needs of people with a physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities.

The Role:
The manager is responsible for the day to day management of the facility ensuring the health and safety of all users, schedule staff and also provide life guard duties to support use of the pool. They will promote the facility and work closely with community groups, schools and drama groups to generate sufficient income to maintain the viability of the facility as well as ensuring that the facility supports the needs of people supported and their families.

Qualifications:
A certified Lifeguard qualification is essential. A qualification in Leisure Management would be desirable.
Experience:

The post holder will have experience of being a Lifeguard and Swimming Teacher. Experience in working in a Leisure Centre is desirable. Ideally the candidate would have experience of managing and running a facility. Experience in working with People with an Intellectual Disability is desirable. Experience of working with community groups is desirable.

Skills:

• Lifeguarding Skills
• Swimming instruction
• Ability to co-ordinate and run a Leisure Facility
• Ability to manage and support staff
• Willingness to support and understand People with an Intellectual Disability and a willingness to be flexible in meeting their specific needs
• Ability to liaise, co-ordinate and communicate effectively with staff of the Brothers of Charity Services, Clubs Organizations, Schools and members of the public who use the Leisure Facility
• Excellent communication, leadership and team building skills
• Willingness to work on own initiative, have good attention to detail and exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality.

Working Hours:
39 hours per week. The post will involve working on a rota covering a 7 day period and require working in evening as part of this rota.

Annual Leave:
28 days per annum

Remuneration:
Linked to Health Promotion and Improvement Officer €54,548- €66,641 (HSE Consolidated Salary Scale January 1st 2024)

Tenure:
This post is Permanent full-time and pensionable

Reporting/Responsible to:
East Sector Manager

Location:
Kilcornan Centre, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Be responsible for the overall management and running of the Leisure Amenity.
• Liaise with staff of the Brothers of Charity Services in supporting people in the use of the facility
• Liaise with other Organisations and Clubs including Special Olympics Clubs in supporting people with disabilities in the area
• Liaise with members of the local community, local schools and clubs in maximising the use of the facilities and ongoing discussions about events and specific bookings
• Be responsible for day to day running of the facility and safety of all people using the facilities
• Maintain an overall timetable and calendar of events and bookings and accept bookings from all Groups using the facilities
• Supervise, support and manage staff members working in the facility
• Assist People Supported and staff members to enable People Supported to use the facility.
• Carry out duties as a lifeguard in the pool and ensure that adequate skills, competencies and training required are updated regularly and maintain a level of physical and mental fitness necessary to carry out the role effectively
• Ensure that all health and safety obligations and considerations are upheld at all times and appropriate records of essential measures are maintained
• Maintain an overview of the maintenance of the facility and all equipment used in the facility and liaise closely with the Maintenance Department of the Brothers of Charity to ensure that the facility is well maintained and good standards are upheld.
• Liaise with Health and Safety Authorities and the Environmental staff of the HSE and Galway County Council to ensure that regulations are met and good standards of practice are upheld and promoted
• Ensure that regular water testing and chlorination of the Pool are maintained to the required standards
• Make sure that all Groups using the facilities produce letters of Indemnity for Brothers of Charity Ireland and The Congregation of Brothers of Charity 14 days in advance.
• Make sure that all payments for the use of facilities are made and recorded and oversee the financial records and accounts for the facility
• Ensure that all Groups using the Pool have a full and in date certified lifeguard on duty at all times
• Ensure that Groups using the Hall and other areas have responsible supervision in place
• Ensure that all children’s groups have adequate Child Protection Policies and measures in place and ensure that child protection measures in the changing areas are adhered to
• Ensure that all swim teachers and lifeguards have been Garda vetted
• Be responsible for controlling numbers using the facilities at any one time
• Make sure that all groups leave the facilities in a tidy and safe condition
• Be fully aware of normal Operational Procedures and Emergency Action Plan and advise Lifeguards and Supervisors of same
• Ensure that all Groups and Users of the facilities are observing the rules and regulations in regard to Health and Safety issues and the smooth operation of the facilities and are respecting other uses of the Facilities
• Ensure that Daily maintenance checks are carried out
• Ensure that Pool water is checked daily, that the Pool temperature is maintained at appropriate levels and the results are recorded in pool diary
• Ensure that Filters are backwashed twice weekly
• Ensure that all elements of the pool plant is checked regularly
• Ensure that all Contracts for the servicing of equipment is carried out within the proper time frames
• Ensure that Emergency Plans are maintained and that all staff and key users are familiar with them
• Ensure that the First Aid box is fully stocked and in date
• Be responsible for maintaining good standards of safety and hygiene in the Hall, Pool and Changing Rooms and other Toilet Areas
• Maintain confidentiality in respect of information gained in the course of the Work in the Facility
• Be familiar with and abide by all policies and procedures of the Brothers of Charity Services
• Be familiar and carry out regular fire drills and ensure that all Fire alarms and Prevention measures are in place and regularly maintained
• Report all accidents and incidents in line with Brothers of Charity Policies and Procedures
• As the duties of posts may change over time as the Service develops it is important that the post holder is flexible and adapts to new approaches to meet changing needs.

Informal enquiries for the above post to Noel Connolly Area Manager or Triona Kelly
on 091-721500.

Closing Date for receipt of completed Application Forms on-line is 5pm, Monday 30th September 2024

Interviews date to be confirmed

The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.