CLUB HEALTH & WELLBEING OFFICER
ROLE DESCRIPTION
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The Club Health & Wellbeing Officer will work with the County Health & Wellbeing Committee to ensure that their club is availing of the supports, programmes, partnerships, training, and resources available to them.
With the support of their Club Chairperson and Executive, he/she should ensure that related GAA policies are implemented, and that the club continues to foster a culture that promotes health and wellbeing amongst all club members and, where possible, the local community.
WORKS WITH
– Club Chairperson and / or Executive
– County Health & Wellbeing Committee
– Other officers/members within the club
RESPONSIBILITIES
– The role is primarily about communication and will involve promoting the excellent work a club already does while also developing and promoting new health promoting opportunities.
– Regular reporting of activities to the club executive should be agreed.
– The officer will familiarise themselves with the policies, resources, and programmes developed by the GAA’s Community & Health Department and wider Health & Wellbeing Section.
– The officer will support their club through achievable actions based, where possible, on the current County Health & Wellbeing Committee Action Plan.
– The officer WILL NOT BE required to provide direct services or support to members but may help signpost to appropriate services provided by suitable agencies and/or voluntary groups.
REQUIREMENTS
– Good communication and interpersonal and organisational skills (computer literacy is essential).
– Ability to deal discretely with potentially sensitive issues.
– Ability to work with other club officers (Children’s/Coaching Officer) and the Executive as required.
– Have a genuine interest and knowledge in the Association and interest in health and wellbeing.
– Good standing in the community.
– Have time to do the job.
– Willingness to attend training as provided by the GAA or its partners.
CLUB HEALTH & WELLBEING OFFICER
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