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10th June 2015

Diving Ireland Recruiting Sports Development Officer

#Diving - Diving Ireland is recruiting for a Programmes Development Officer on a one-year contract.

The governing body for all underwater sport in Ireland under the Irish Underwater Council (CFT) describes the post as "an exciting opportunity to manage and spearhead [its] development programme."

The full-time position, based in Dublin, provides for operational and administrative support for the delivery of Diving Ireland's participation plans.

The Programmes Development Officer will be responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating a development plan for all Diving Ireland participation programmes and courses. These programmes will centre around increase in participation, membership and revenue.

The Programmes Officer will facilitate and co-ordinate opportunities through liaison with commercial providers and clubs, assisting in the planning and running of promotional events across all ages and abilities.

The Programmes Officer will also be responsible for the development and expansion of Diving Ireland's introductory and participation courses. The primary focus will be on capitalising on the potential of the ‘Snorkel Splash’ for introduction to schools as part of the PE curriculum.

Additionally, there will be the wider engagement of clubs and establishing strong working relationships with regional representatives, local authorities and other partners to support the implementation of the development plan.

The closing date for applications is Friday 19 June 2015. Full details of the position and how to apply are available at SportsJobs.ie.

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Forty Foot Swimming Spot on Dublin Bay

The 'Forty Foot' is a rocky outcrop located at the southern tip of Dublin Bay at Sandycove, County Dublin from which people have been swimming in the Irish Sea all year round for 300 years or more. It is popular because it is one of few spots between Dublin city and Greystones in County Wicklow that allows for swimming at all stages of the tide, subject to the sea state.

Forty Foot History

Traditionally, the bathing spot was exclusively a men's bathing spot and the gentlemen's swimming club was established to help conserve the area.

Owing to its relative isolation and gender-specific nature it became a popular spot for nudists, but in the 1970s, during the women's liberation movement, a group of female equal-rights activists plunged into the waters and now it is also open to everyone and it is in the control of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council.

Many people believe that swimming in extremely cold water is healthy and good for the immune system.

Is it safe to swim at the Forty Foot?

The Forty-Foot is a great place to swim because there is always enough water to get a dip but like all sea swimming, there are always hazards you need to be aware of. For example, a lot of people like to dive into to the pool at the Forty-foot but there are submerged rocks that can be hazardous especially at low water. The Council have erected signs to warn people of the underwater dangers. Other hazards include slippy granite cut stone steps that can often be covered with seaweed and of course marine wildlife including jellyfish that make their presence felt in the summer months as do an inquisitive nearby Sandycove seal colony.