Club Officer Profile – Development Officer

The Club Development Officer.

The Club Development Officer acts as the club link with the County Development Officer or County Development Committee.

It is recommended that Clubs appoint a Development Officer to allow for improved communication and better coordination of development matters between County Development/Committee and the Clubs.

It is suggested that the Club Development Officer be appointed from within the Club Executive or Management Committee after the Annual General Meeting i.e. the first Executive meeting. Because it is rarely possible for an officer responsible for immediate day-to-day activities to devote time to planning and development, the person appointed should not already hold office, particularly the office of Chairperson, Secretary or treasurer.

There are unlimited opportunities for development in every Club. The Club Development Officer will not be able to tackle every development necessary in their Club but should select certain immediate Club needs and concentrate on them.

Duties of the Development Officer.

Priority areas:
(a) Club Development & Administration to improve the general organisation and efficiency of the Club unit.

(b) Physical Facilities – Look after grounds and property and ensure all Club Property is vested.

(c) Community – The Development Officer should avail of opportunities for assistance by units of the GAA in appropriate community activities especially those aimed at improving the quality of life for persons who are disadvantaged by virtue of age, health or social and economic circumstances.

(d) Resource Centre: The Development Officer should be known within the club to be the person who can provide Development information, reference material, guidelines (which can be sourced at Central Office)

General.
The Club Development Officer would.
– Work with other officers for the general good of the Club
– Encourage and support officers and committees which are working effectively already.
– Ensure that the Club assists with the development of the games in local schools.
– Assess the needs and plan for the future development of the Club.
– Work closely with the County Development Officer and Committee.

 

 

20-Apr-05 by PJ Meehan – Development Officer

Club Officer Profile – Youth Officer


Club Youth Officer.

The person holding this position has a responsibility to the under age members of the club, ensuring that there are regular games for all under age club members in internal club leagues and competitions. See that responsible personnel are in charge of youth activities. Delegate specific jobs to youth members in the club by encouraging them to..
– Line and flag pitches
– Maintain Footballs
– Take charge of jerseys
– Act as referees, umpires and linespersons
– Look after the first aid kit
– Send match reports to club PRO
– Compile scrap book for the year
– Make sure all youth messages are on club notice-board.

By involving youth they will be more interested in the games and, later, in administration.

Youth Officer to involve parents in helping out at the club by:
– Attending Coaching Courses
– Assisting with coaching of players
– Assisting in training young referees
– Providing and arranging transport
– Caring for jerseys, footballs, hurleys etc..

Parents are not always involved in the running of the club and may wish to become involved.

The Youth Officer should develop high standards of presentation, sportsmanship and discipline among youth. Encourage the Youth Section to plan the year ahead. Examine how they could improve matters within the club in relation to: Coaching, Games, Promotion of Games, Social/Cultural Activities, Special Projects etc.

 

 

13-Apr-05 by PJ Meehan – Development Officer

Club Officer Profile – Culture and Language Officer

Culture and Language Officer

The Culture and Language Officer position should be filled by someone who has a working knowledge of Gaeilge. Tact and perseverance are vital attributes for success in this position.

Duties are as follows..

-The duties assigned to this position can include the following:

-Providing a back-up service in the use of Gaeilge for all Officers and Members

-Ensuring that all rules regarding the use of Gaeilge are adhered to

-Organise Scór Teams

-Running Irish nights

-Providing for and organising a Gaeltacht Scholarship Scheme

-Running Irish classes and Set Dancing classes

-Liaise closely with the County Irish Officer and any relevant Committee

-Encourage and promote the use of Irish phrases and greetings among members

-Liaise and co-operate with other Irish/Cultural organisations in the area.

-Liaise with other Clubs regarding Irish Language Promotion initiatives.

 

 

05-Apr-05 by PJ Meehan – Development Officer