Gaelic Games Coordinator

Role: Gaelic Games Coordinator
Department: Sports Services
Grade: 6 (£33,020 - £38,805)
Responsible to: Active Campus Development Manager
Campus: Belfast
Reference Number: 037907

(Fixed Term to 1st May 2026 / Full Time)

- ABOUT US -

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

- THE ROLE -

Working with key individuals to coordinate the development of Gaelic games at Ulster to include men’s and ladies’ Gaelic Football, Camogie, Handball and Hurling. To increase participation and performance levels in Gaelic games and provide opportunities for those wishing to coach and / or administer the individual sports. As directed by the Active Campus Development Manager and the Ulster Council to develop and implement effective policies and practices to maximise the positive impact of Gaelic games development activities, programmes and events.

- ABOUT YOU -

- A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent Level 6 qualification) in Sports Studies or relevant area. Or A-levels (or equivalent Level 3 qualification) and work experience relevant to the role.
- A minimum of a Level 1 GAA coaching qualification.
- Experience in a position with responsibility for the development and coaching of Gaelic Games.
- Experience of working with the 18–25-year age group in a development / coaching / teaching capacity.

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