Youth Officer – Netball NI  

 

Location: Northern Ireland 
Hours: Full-time (including evenings & weekends) 
Salary: £26,000 per annum 
Closing Date: 12noon Tuesday 21st July 2026 

 

Are you passionate about helping young people get active and stay active? 
Netball NI is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Youth Officer to lead the development of youth netball opportunities across Northern Ireland.  

This exciting role will focus on primary schools and early post-primary school engagement, growing participation, supporting teachers and volunteers, and ensuring young people have a voice in shaping the future of the sport.  

  

Key Impact Areas:  

  • Increase participation in netball among young people  
  • Grow school and organisation affiliations  
  • Deliver fun, safe and inclusive netball activities  
  • Support teachers to deliver and officiate netball  
  • Lead the Primary School Leagues and Working Group  
  • Champion youth voice through the Netball NI Youth Forum  

  

Who We’re Looking For:  

We’re looking for someone who is:  

  • Passionate about sport and youth development  
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail  
  • A confident communicator and relationship builder  
  • Experienced in delivering programmes and events  
  • Knowledgeable in safeguarding and child protection  
  • Flexible and willing to work evenings/weekends  

  

Why Join Us?  

  • Make a real impact on young people’s lives  
  • Work in a passionate, supportive team  
  • Help shape the future of netball in Northern Ireland  
  • Opportunity to develop innovative programmes and initiatives  

Candidate Information Summary 

Role Highlights  

  • Lead youth participation programmes across NI  
  • Develop school partnerships and grow affiliation  
  • Deliver teacher training and workforce development  
  • Manage competitions and youth events  
  • Lead youth engagement through the Youth Forum  

  

Key Skills & Experience  

  • Experience working with young people  
  • Programme planning and delivery  
  • Strong organisational and IT skills  
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building  
  • Awareness of safeguarding requirements  

  

Desirable  

  • Experience in sport development  
  • Knowledge of the education sector  
  • Coaching or officiating experience in sport  

 

Youth Officer Job Description

Youth Officer Personal Specification

To apply, please send:

· CV

· Cover Letter (max 2 pages)

To: chiefexecutive@netballni.org

Closing Date: 12noon Tuesday 21st July 2026