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Shelbourne FC, in partnership with the Liverpool Football Club Foundation are currently seeking applications for the role of Community Officer.

This full time position will be vital to the club’s community engagement strategy and Reds Together Programme.

The Shelbourne FC Community Officer will be responsible for leading and delivering high quality sport and education activities across a variety of school, club and community settings, at the same time identifying and driving new opportunities to support the further development of the Shelbourne FC ‘Reds Together’ Community Program.

Role: Community Officer
Location: Dublin
Commencement Date: February 2023
Duration: 1 year contract, Full Time, 35 hours per week (Flexible)

Main Responsibilities

• Responsibility for the growth and development of the ‘Reds Together’ program across north Dublin by developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing community partner clubs, groups and schools.

• Engage with local primary schools to prospect and deliver the ‘Shels Primary Stars’ sport and education program, across a range of ages and abilities, ensuring all activities are delivered to the highest standards

• Liaise with schools to set session delivery plans and ensure that individual requirements are met in terms of planning and assessment.

• Responsibility for meeting performance targets and reporting on the impact and outcomes of all community events.

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends where required.

• Support the Shelbourne FC/ DDLETB adult education program by providing opportunities for the students to participate in community events.

• Demonstrate commitment to Safeguarding by adhering to relevant policies, procedures and value relating to safeguarding children and adults at risk.

• Support the Club’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion,

• Develop, organise and deliver football camps during school holidays.

• Participate in the annual review of the program.

Key Skills & Experience

• FAI Kick Start/ PDP2 Qualification.

• Hold a valid Driving Licence and be flexible travelling to and from different schools/venues daily.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with sensitivity, efficiency and professionalism.

• Proven experience of working in a community environment and/or leading football camps or courses for children.

• Strong understanding of safeguarding and welfare, health and safety and equality principles, policies and procedures.

• Available to work flexibly (including evenings and weekends as and when required).

Deadline for receipt of Job Applications is Friday, 3 rd February 2023 at 5pm. Please complete the application form and return by email along with a digital copy of your CV to: recruitment@shelbournefc.ie

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Shelbourne FC would like to hear from any clubs who are interested in playing during the half time of our home league games at Tolka Park during the upcoming 2023 season. 

As well as playing a match under the lights in Tolka Park, you will also have the opportunity to meet the players after the game. We offer a discounted rate for any accompanying Mums and Dads.

Due to the overwhelming demand for places and to be fair to all clubs, games will be allocated via a raffle which will take place on Friday the 3rd of February.

For more information and to be included in the raffle please email robbiewoodcock@hotmail.com

*Due to restrictions in the playing area, we are only able to accommodate teams aged U-13’s and below​*. 

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Shelbourne FC continue to fine tune their preparations for the 2023 League of Ireland Premier Division campaign. The squad reported back to pre-season at the AUL before Christmas.

Preparation ramped up significantly in the New Year as attention turned to on pitch training and the new squad got out on the grass together. 

Head coach Damien Duff will put his squad through their paces before the start of the 2023 season, which opens on February 17th at home to Drogheda United at Tolka Park.

In preparation for the new season the Reds will play seven friendlies against a mix of premier and first division opposition.

First up for Duff’s side will be a meeting with Bohemian FC on Saturday the 21st of January. Later that day the squad will travel to face Athlone Town in the second pre-season fixture.

Drogheda provide the opposition for the Reds next pre-season outing 7 days later on January 28th, while that same day a Shels XI will face Longford Town.

The following week will see another double barrel day of pre-season action as Shels face Bray Wanderers and Treaty United on Saturday February 4th.

The final game before the new season will see the Reds make the trip West to face Galway United on February 10th 2023.

The 2023 Shelbourne FC squad is:

Goalkeepers

Conor Kearns

Scott van-der-Sluis

Defenders

Luke Byrne

JR Wilson

Conor Kane 

Shane Griffin

Tyreke Wilson

Andrew Quinn

Luke Browne

Lewis Temple

Kameron Ledwidge

Paddy Barrett

Midfielders

Shane Farrell

Gavin Molloy

Jad Hakiki

Brian McManus

JJ Lunney

Aodh Dervin

Evan Caffrey

Mark Coyle

Forwards

Matty Smith

Kyle Robinson

Sean Boyd

Jack Moylan

Gavin Hodgins

Pre Season Fixtures

v Bohs | 21 Jan 2023 | H

v Athlone Town | 21 Jan 2023 | A

v Drogheda Utd | 28 Jan 2023 | H

v Longford Town | 28 Jan 2023 | A

v Bray Wanderers | 4 Feb 2023 | H

v Treaty United | 4 Feb 2023 | H

v Galway United | 10 Feb 2023 | A


Ticket Update

For over a decade now prices for our home games have remained the same. While attendances have grown substantially over the past three years, operating costs have significantly increased in that time. In line with this the club have reluctantly revised our ticket pricing to account for this. Ticket prices for WNL games will be confirmed at a later date.

For the 2023 season, tickets will be priced as follows for League of Ireland Premier Division games:


Online Ticket Sales

TicketPrice
Adult€17
Student€12
Senior€12
Child (U12)€6

In person ticket sales

TicketPrice
Adult€18
Student€13
Senior€13
Child (U12)€6

Season Tickets

Season Tickets remain the best value for Shelbourne FC supporters. Season ticket will guarantee admission for all home games in the League of Ireland Premier Division and WNL, as well as access to away tickets. Some grounds will only offer a limited away allocation, in this instance season ticket holders will have the best chance of securing tickets for these fixtures as they will be entered into a draw.

Season Tickets are available online to purchase here up to and beyond the start of the season. The club office in Tolka Park (Richmond Road entrance) will be open every Thursday and Saturday from 12pm to 4pm for in person sales. 

The 2023 season promises to be an exciting campaign for Damien Duff’s side and Noel King’s double winners. We thank our loyal supporters for their continued commitment to the Reds and look forward to creating new memories and magic Reds moments in 2023.

Up the Reds.

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Ahead of the 2023 season, a new volunteer opportunity has become available within the Media and Communications team at Shelbourne Football Club. This role encompasses both our League of Ireland and Women’s National League teams.

We are looking to welcome a volunteer Social Media Administrator to the existing team of volunteers that are responsible for the management of Shelbourne FC’s official social and digital channels.

The ideal person will have an interest in one of the following areas: sports, media, communications, social media or digital.

The Social Media Administrator will assist with the implementation of the Shelbourne FC social strategy and content calendar and ensure the club’s tone of voice is consistent across all platforms.

The Social Media Administrator will co-ordinate, create, and schedule content for the club’s social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Tiktok, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn, designed to engage and inform supporters of Shelbourne FC.

In addition, the Social Media Administrator will help to support the delivery of match day content, including live updates on social, video content, match reports, newsletters, match programmes and podcasts.

The ideal person for the role of Social Media Administrator will be enthusiastic, hardworking, and flexible to the requirements of what is a voluntary position. 

The role may be best suited to students, graduates or those looking to gain practical experience in media, digital and communications, with a view to forging a career in the media, sports or communication industries.

The following attributes are desirable but not all are essential: 

  • A keen interest in sports.
  • Relevant third level course experience in media, digital, sports or communications.
  • An interest in the League of Ireland and Shelbourne Football Club.
  • Familiarity with creating and scheduling content for TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube.
  • Available on most match days (including pre- & post-match and evenings) for both home and away games that may fall outside normal working / college hours.

If interested in the volunteer role of Social Media Administrator, please send samples of work, if applicable, a CV or cover letter to: darren.cleary@shelbournefc.ie