Waterford & South Tipperary Community Youth Service
WSTCYS is a community-based youth organisation which places active youth participation, volunteerism and community development at the heart of our ethos
Applications are invited for the following:
Club Development Officer
(16 hours per week)
The Club Development Officer will support and develop Voluntary led Youth Clubs across communities in South Tipperary.
Role Summary:
The Club Development Worker will work as part of the WSTCYS Club Development Team to support the establishment, development, and sustainability of volunteer-led youth clubs across communities in South Tipperary. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with volunteers and local communities to promote high-quality youth work practice, strengthen community capacity, and create positive opportunities for young people to participate, develop, and thrive.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Recruit, support, and retain local volunteers to establish and sustain volunteer-led youth clubs.
- Provision of volunteer training to support the establishment of new clubs and to provide ongoing opportunities for practice development
- Supporting volunteers in the development of good youth work practices
- Assisting with the delivery of Regional Events for young people
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers, and community stakeholders to strengthen local youth work provision and support the ongoing development of volunteer-led clubs.
Suitable candidates should:
- Demonstrate flexibility, motivation and initiative
- Have excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
- Have the ability to build and maintain relationships with local communities, volunteers and key stakeholders
- Be committed to working in partnership with young people, local adults and allied professionals
- Be a strong team player & be able to build, lead and develop volunteer teams
- Be competent in record keeping and contribute to report-writing
- Hold a Full Clean Driver’s Licence
What WSTCYS Offers You:
- 35 hours paid Annual Leave (equivalent to 5 working weeks); this is in addition to every 4th Sunday off.
- Pension contribution (after completion of probationary period) & Cycle to Work Scheme
- Ongoing and Accessible Management Support & Supervision & Access to External Supervision
- Sectoral Support with Community Youth Work peers
- Ongoing Continuous Professional Development Opportunities
- Educational Assistance Programme & Employee Assistance Programme
- European Educational & International Travel Opportunities
- Flexible, Warm and Caring Work Environment; Autonomy and Trust in carrying out your role
Application for the posts is by return of C.V. to jobs@wstcys.ie
by 5pm on Friday 17th July 2026
Short-listing will apply and a panel may be formed for future vacancies
Waterford & South Tipperary Community Youth Service is an equal opportunities employer.
