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CLARE GAA are to benefit as Munster GAA plan to recruit twenty new Games Development staff.
On Monday, Munster GAA announced its intention to begin the recruitment for the coaching roles. The positions will be based across the six counties in the province.
This will see two new full-time baseline Games Development Administrators (GDA) for Clare GAA with the title set to change to Games Development Co-Ordinator (GDC).
The Clare Echo understands that Clare GAA will attempt to utilise additional strategic funding from Croke Park to hire a Head of Athletic Development and an extra GDC to work dual or urban clubs.
Published in November 2021, the Clare GAA Strategic Plan titled Saffron and Blue outlined that Clare GAA should appoint an additional four GDOs should by the end of 2023. It also proposed the recruitment of a four person Hurling Academy Board, a four person Football Academy Board, a full time Clare GAA Hurling Performance Manager, a full time Clare GAA Football Performance Manager and a full time Clare GAA Head of Athlete Development.
Of the new roles to come on stream within the province, Munster GAA Chairperson Ger Ryan said, “These new positions will help the Association grow in all six counties. Developing clubs, empowering volunteers, and building self-sufficiency across all units are key objectives”.
He said, these new roles provide an ideal opportunity for educated, highly motivated and enthusiastic people who would like to make a career in the GAA. New working conditions and salaries will reflect the importance of these positions.
An online recruitment information session takes place on Monday (February 20th) at 4pm, further details are available on munster.gaa.ie
For further information an online recruitment information session will take place on Monday 20th February, at 4pm (for more details, check out www.munster.gaa.ie).
