Recreational Coordinator

Role overview

Cheeverstown is looking for an energetic, imaginative, and self-driven Recreational Coordinator to join its team in Dublin. The role focuses on supporting adults with intellectual disabilities to access valued opportunities, strengthen relationships, take part in community life, and enjoy rewarding social, recreational, and leisure activities.

Working within Respite and New Directions services, you will help shape person-centred programmes that encourage inclusion, independence, active citizenship, respect for human rights, and meaningful community involvement.

What the role involves

In this position, you will plan and coordinate activities and opportunities that align with the interests, goals, and aspirations of the people supported. You will work in partnership with individuals, families, multidisciplinary colleagues, and community organisations to deliver meaningful engagement and positive outcomes.

This opportunity will suit someone with a strong interest in social inclusion, advocacy, community development, sport, recreation, and person-centred support.

Person-centred support

• Create and organise social, recreational, and community-based activities that matter to the people supported.
• Encourage choice, self-reliance, and active involvement in day-to-day life.
• Support individuals in working toward personal goals and developing new abilities.
• Speak up for the rights, dignity, and inclusion of people supported by Cheeverstown.
• Develop positive connections with families, community groups, and local organisations.

Community engagement

• Help people access local events and community activities.
• Coordinate social groups, friendship-based networks, and community opportunities.
• Support involvement in Special Olympics training and competitions.
• Build links with local communities through outreach, networking, and collaboration.
• Identify ways to strengthen social inclusion and participation in the wider community.

Programme development

• Support the planning and development of fresh and engaging recreational programmes.
• Carry out assessments and collect relevant information so supports can be tailored to each person.
• Work closely with the Respite and New Directions teams.
• Contribute to service development work and partnership-building initiatives.

Essential requirements

• A relevant qualification in Social Care, Health Care, Community Development, Recreation, Disability Studies, or a similar field.
• At least 2 years of experience supporting people with intellectual disabilities.
• Experience working in partnership with individuals, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong planning, coordination, and organisational abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, along with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Good IT ability, including confidence using Microsoft Office.
• A full, clean driving licence.
• A commitment to person-centred practice, human rights, and community inclusion.

Desirable experience

• Experience organising community programmes, sport, social activities, or events.
• Understanding of New Directions and person-centred planning.
• Experience supporting Special Olympics or similar recreational activities.
• Background in advocacy and community networking.