Sport Ireland ASPIRE Graduate Opportunity

Swim Ireland is delighted once again to be partnering with Sport Ireland for this fantastic graduate employment programme.

This is an exciting time for a Graduate to join our Team at Swim Ireland as we:

  • Embark on the second year of our 5-year strategy with many exciting initiatives and developments planned.
  • Are preparing our athletes for selection for the Paris 2024 Olympics and the European and World Championships in the lead up to it.
  • Are preparing to host the inaugural LEN European U23 Swimming Championships in 2023 at the Sport Ireland Campus in August 2023 and this event will be running in addition to our many national competitions.
  • Are delivering participation programmes to provide greater opportunities to learn to and enjoy swimming and to create an island of swimmers.
  • Are providing new ways for people to develop a career in aquatics.
  • Are supporting our clubs to continue to recover from Covid19 and ensuring strong structures and governance is in place

Swim Ireland selection process aims to ensure that we get the right people recruited into the right role. We want to ensure that you have the best opportunity to display your skills and experience. Swim Ireland has identified Core Values that we consider to be integral to delivering exceptional service to our stakeholders.

These Core Values are:

  • Skills, Professionalism, Knowledge
  • Wellbeing & Inclusivity
  • Integrity and Excellence in Governance
  • My Passion, Our Vision
  • Teamwork & Collaboration

If selected for interview, you will be provided with a candidate support pack giving you information and guidance on the selection process.

Full Job Description

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to chloekinahan@swimireland.ie with the subject Aspire Graduate Programme. The closing date for applications is midnight Sunday 29th January with interviews to be held the weeks of 6th and 13th February 2023.

Swim Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer – we would particularly welcome applications from black & minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in the Swim Ireland team as a whole. We always appoint on merit.