Coordinator for our Active programme - Fitline
We are looking for a Co-ordinator to lead on the nationwide rollout of our Active Programme FitLine initiative, a free telephone support service, delivered by volunteer mentors, who encourage older people to start being physically active and maintain physical activity as part of their daily lives.  

Applicants must have at least 5 years’ experience in and knowledge of the area of physical activity, sport or health promotion for older adults, experience in using a CRM system (preferably Salesforce), and experience in managing a team of people, preferably volunteers. A degree in a related field is desirable.

This is a full-time position, with a salary of €35,500 per annum and an 18 month specified purpose contract initially.

 A full job description and person specification is available here.

Administrator for our Active programme - Fitline
We are looking for an Administrator for our Active Programme FitLine initiative, a free telephone support service, delivered by volunteer mentors, who encourage older people to start being physically active and maintain physical activity as part of their daily lives.

Applicants must have high level computer literacy and competency in Word, Excel and, PowerPoint, at least 2 years’ administration experience including experience using a CRM system (preferably Salesforce), and must be a team player with good interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with a range of people and an interest in sport and fitness.

This is a part-time position, 20 hours a week, over five mornings, Monday to Friday, with a salary of €25,000 per annum (pro rata) and an 18 month specified purpose contract initially.

A full job description and person specification is available here.

Please send your CV and cover letter for the above posts, outlining how you match the above respective criteria to:

Margaret Roe, HR Manager, Age & Opportunity, St. Patrick’s Building, Marino Institute of Education, Griffith Avenue, Dublin 9 or by email:

Deadline for receipt of applications is 12 noon on Thursday the 7th of January.   

Shortlisting will apply; with interviews for the post of Fitline Coordinator due to be held virtually on Monday the 18th of January 202; while interviews for the post of Fitline Administrator are due to be held virtually on Tuesday the 19th of January 2021.

Age & Opportunity Programme Volunteers
Every year, our programmes and initiatives attract the most dedicated and enthusiastic team of volunteers, which undoubtedly contributes to their outstanding success. We have a number of exciting volunteer opportunities across our three programme areas, Arts, Sport and Engage.

For further information on how you can volunteer with us, please contact Margaret Roe, our HR Manager on 01-8535121 or by email.

Organise your student placement with us
We have a number of student placement opportunities across out three programme areas, Arts, Sport and Engage. For further information on how you can apply to do your student work placement with us, please contact Margaret Roe, our HR Manager on 01-8535121 or by email.