VOLUNTEER WANTED: National Children’s Officer

The IIHA invites applications for the position of National Children’s Officer.

The position is voluntary and the successful candidate will commence work June 2010.

To apply for this position you must:
•be a resident of Ireland
•provide references upon request
•be vetted by the appropriate authorities once appointed
•become a member of the IIHA and continue to be a member throughout the period that you hold the position
•be proficient in the use of email
•email your application to office@iiha.org or send by registered post to:

Re: National Children’s Officer,
Irish Ice Hockey Association,
Sport HQ,
13 Joyce Way,
Parkwest Business Park,
Dublin 12,
Ireland

The deadline for applications to this position is Friday, 25th June 2010.

If you do not receive confirmation that your application has been received you should contact the IIHA immediately at office@iiha.org

Your application must include your:
•full name
•date of birth
•postal address
•telephone number
•email address
•details of any club affiliations
•Curriculum Vitae outlining any relevant experience (hockey or otherwise) which may be of interest or value to the position

A select number of applicants will be called for an interview and following these interviews the National Children’s Officer will be appointed.

GENERAL DETAILS

Your roles and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
•oversee the implementation and review of the IIHA Child Protection Policy
•ensure and assist all clubs in adhering to the IIHA Child Protection Policy
•liaise with all clubs to ensure that any potential risks to the safety of children are identified and the appropriate actions are taken to reduce these risks
•Liaise with all clubs and all officers of the IIHA to ensure that the protection of children remains on the agenda of the IIHA at all times
•carry out the background checks and vetting processes on all officers and any potential officers of the IIHA

The position:
•will involve approximately 2 – 3 hours of work per week

The Executive Committee will work with you to further define your roles and responsibilities.

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us at office@iiha.org.

We confirm that our organisation complies with The Governance Code for the Community, Voluntary, and Charitable Sector in Ireland.